Andrew Cain gets elimination shot in his hometown

Source: WBC

17/12/2025

Andrew Cain gets elimination shot in his hometown

British and Commonwealth bantamweight champion Andrew Cain and Mexico City's Alejandro González (19-6-3) are set to collide on February 7th in a WBC final eliminator at 118 pounds. (The WBC bantamweight title is currently held by Takuma Inoue of Japan). Cain will be fighting in his hometwon, in support of a main event featuring another local hero, Nick Ball, defending the WBA featherweight championship. Cain (14-1) is known for his aggression and punching power, and will seek to use his home advantage to secure his first world title shot. Although he has never been in a scheduled twelve rounder, González will not be an easy opponent. Mexican fighters are known for their bravery, technique and ability to withstand punishment, qualities that “Azteca” will put to the test on hostile territory.