This bantamweight clash serves as the chief support on the Nick Ball vs. Brandon Figueroa card, featuring British knockout artist Andrew Cain against battle-tested Mexican Alejandro Jair Gonzalez. Cain, a Queensberry Promotions standout, aims to build on his recent momentum with a statement win in a WBC eliminator, positioning himself for a title shot against Takuma Inoue. Gonzalez, known for his durability and upset potential, seeks to derail Cain’s plans in his UK debut. The 12-round bout highlights Cain’s explosive power against Gonzalez’s volume and experience.
Location: M&S Bank Arena (also known as Echo Arena), Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom (indoor arena with capacity around 11,000; a staple for major UK boxing events).
Start Time: Main card begins at 2:00 p.m. ET (7:00 p.m. GMT / 11:00 a.m. PT). The Cain vs. Gonzalez bout, as chief support, is expected around 4:00 p.m. ET (9:00 p.m. GMT / 1:00 p.m. PT), depending on undercard progression.
Broadcast: DAZN (global streaming).
Injury Report
Andrew Cain: Fully recovered from a serious hand injury sustained in a March 2025 fight against Ionut Baluta, which required surgery using bone from his hip. No recent setbacks reported; he’s been active in training camp and eager to return after injury-related delays in late 2025.
Alejandro Jair Gonzalez: No reported injuries entering the fight. His last bout in May 2025 was injury-free, and recent updates show a clean bill of health during preparations for this international matchup.
Fighter Matchups
This 12-round bantamweight (118 lbs) WBC eliminator pits Cain’s aggressive, power-based style against Gonzalez’s technical durability and counterpunching.
Key elements:
Power vs. Resilience: Cain’s 86% KO rate (12 of 14 wins) comes from his orthodox stance, explosive hooks, and body work. Gonzalez, with a 58% KO rate (11 of 19 wins), has been stopped only once but absorbs punishment well, often outlasting aggressive foes.
Physical Advantages: Gonzalez (5’6″, age 26) has a 2-inch height edge over Cain (age 29), potentially aiding range management. Cain’s superior speed and footwork could close distances for inside fighting.
Experience Levels: Cain (15 bouts, ~70 rounds) is undefeated since his lone loss but faces his toughest test. Gonzalez (28 bouts, 163 rounds) brings veteran savvy from high-level Mexican circuits, though with more losses.
Intangibles: Home crowd in Liverpool favors Cain, adding pressure on Gonzalez in his first UK fight. Cain’s aggression could lead to an early finish, but Gonzalez’s stamina might force a decision.
The fight likely hinges on Cain’s ability to land power shots early versus Gonzalez’s strategy to extend into later rounds.
Recent Form
Andrew Cain: On a four-fight win streak post his 2023 loss, with three KOs. He’s shown improved defense and conditioning after his hand injury recovery.
Alejandro Jair Gonzalez: Riding a six-fight win streak, including a May 2025 points win over Juan Hernandez Navarrete for the WBC International Silver title. Durable, with decisions in tougher bouts.
| Fighter | Pro Record | KO Rate | Last 5 Fights | Rounds Fought | Streak |
| Andrew Cain | 14-1-0 | 86% | W-UD (Edwards, Mar 2025), W-KO (Lane, 2024), W-KO (Two others pre-injury), L-SD (Baluta, 2023) | ~70 | 4 Wins |
| Alejandro Jair Gonzalez | 19-6-3 | 58% | W-UD (Hernandez, May 2025), W (Five prior wins, mix KO/Dec), L (Earlier 2022) | 163 | 6 Wins |
Fight History
No prior head-to-head meetings; this is their first encounter. Cain has a 1-0 record against Mexican opposition, while Gonzalez is 0-1 in international bouts outside Mexico. In similar stylistic matchups (KO artist vs. durable veteran), favorites win 70% of the time in bantamweight eliminators since 2020, often by stoppage.
FIGHT ODDS
Andrew Cain – 1000
Alejandro Jair Gonzalez + 650
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, February 6, 2025
