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The bout between Mathieu Germain and Steven Wilcox took place on March 16, 2019, at the Cabaret du Casino de Montréal in Quebec, Canada. It was a highly anticipated light welterweight bout between two Canadian boxers, with both fighters hoping to take a step towards a world championship opportunity.
Germain, a 29-year-old Quebecois, was coming off a unanimous decision victory over Mexican fighter Uriel Perez, while Wilcox, a 30-year-old from Hamilton, Ontario, had won his last three fights by knockout.
The fight started off with both boxers being cautious in the first round, with Germain using his superior reach to keep Wilcox at bay. In the second round, Germain started to find his rhythm, landing some crisp punches to Wilcox’s head and body.
The third and fourth rounds saw Germain continue to dominate, with his quick footwork and sharp jabs keeping Wilcox on the defensive. However, in the fifth round, Wilcox started to mount a comeback, landing some solid punches of his own and pressuring Germain against the ropes.
The sixth round saw both boxers trading punches in the center of the ring, with Germain landing some powerful uppercuts and hooks, while Wilcox countered with some hard shots to the body.
In the seventh round, Germain once again took control, using his jab to keep Wilcox at bay and landing some clean shots to the head. The eighth round was a back-and-forth affair, with both boxers landing some hard punches and trying to gain the upper hand.
In the ninth and final round, Germain showed his superior conditioning, continuing to move around the ring and land punches on Wilcox, who was visibly fatigued. The fight ended with both boxers raising their hands in victory, but it was clear that Germain had won the fight, with the judges scoring it 97-93, 97-93, and 98-92 in his favor.
Overall, it was a solid performance by Germain, who showed why he was one of the top light welterweight boxers in Canada at the time. He used his superior reach, footwork, and boxing skills to outclass Wilcox and earn a hard-fought victory. The win improved his record to 17 wins and 1 loss, with 8 of his victories coming by way of knockout.
For Wilcox, it was a tough loss, but he showed heart and determination throughout the fight, landing some hard shots and never giving up. He would go on to continue his career in boxing, with a record of 21 wins, 4 losses, and 5 knockouts.
In conclusion, the bout between Mathieu Germain and Steven Wilcox was a highly competitive and entertaining fight between two Canadian boxers. Germain’s superior boxing skills and conditioning proved to be the difference in the end, as he earned a well-deserved victory and took a step closer towards a world championship opportunity.
