Boxing Match Preview: Albert Gonzalez (13-0-0, 7 KOs) vs. Angel Antonio Contreras (16-9-2, 10 KOs)

Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025
Venue: Soboba Casino, San Jacinto, California
Broadcast: BXNG.com (Live Stream)
Division: Featherweight (126 lbs)
Scheduled Rounds: 8
Promoter: Top Rank Boxing
Event: Soboba Fight Night

Tale of the Tape

Fighter	Record	KOs	Age	Height	Reach	Stance
Albert Gonzalez	13–0–0	7	23	5′7″	N/A	Orthodox
Angel Antonio Contreras	16–9–2	10	31	5′7″	69.5″	Orthodox

Fighter Profiles & Recent Form

Albert “Chop Chop” Gonzalez

Undefeated Top Rank prospect fighting out of Perris, California

Known for his sharp combinations, body work, and fan-friendly style

Last 3 fights:

UD6 vs Luis Martinez (Apr 2025)

KO4 vs Kevin Montiel Mendoza (Jan 2025)

UD6 vs Carlos Mejia (Oct 2024)

Gonzalez is being groomed as one of Top Rank’s next breakout stars in the featherweight division. Fighting just 20 minutes from home, he’ll have a strong local crowd behind him.

Angel Antonio “Cachorro” Contreras

Durable Mexican veteran with 27 pro fights

Has shared the ring with top prospects like Raymond Ford and Andres Cortes

Last 5 fights: 1 win, 4 losses

L UD vs Andres Cortes (Feb 2025)

L TKO6 vs Bruce Carrington (Aug 2024)

W KO3 vs Jose Argel (May 2024)

Contreras is a tough gatekeeper who brings pressure and experience. While his record is uneven, he’s rarely outclassed and often tests young fighters.

Style Matchup: Youth vs Experience

Gonzalez: Fast hands, sharp jab, and disciplined footwork. He prefers to box at mid-range and break opponents down with volume.

Contreras: Pressure fighter with a high guard and looping hooks. He thrives in close quarters and looks to drag opponents into deep waters.

Keys to Victory

For Gonzalez:

Use lateral movement to avoid exchanges

Target the body early to slow Contreras down

Stay disciplined and avoid brawling

For Contreras:

Close the distance and make it a phone-booth fight

Test Gonzalez’s chin and stamina

Rough him up in clinches and corners

Stakes & Career Implications

For Gonzalez, a win keeps his undefeated record intact and moves him closer to televised undercards and regional title contention.

For Contreras, an upset would revitalize his career and prove he’s still a threat to rising contenders.