Canada might not be on the prime of everybody’s minds relating to boxing, however it’s most positively producing some expertise to be looking out for.
Over time, the nation has produced many expert boxers. Sam Langford, George Dixon and Yvon Durelle are only a few of these many. Whereas these are the abilities of yesteryear, there are nonetheless loads of gifted fighters who name Canada house. With out additional ado, Large Battle Weekend presents 5 Canadian prospects to be looking out for within the coming years.
High 5 Canadian Boxing Prospects to Be On the Lookout For
Wilkens Mathieu
Any listing of Canadian boxing prospects right now has to incorporate Wilkens Mathieu (12-0, 8 KOs). Presently 20 years of age and working at mild heavyweight, he’s promoted by Eye of the Tiger Administration (EOTTM). The corporate has stored him lively. In 2024 alone, Mathieu had seven fights.
Born in Québec Metropolis, Mathieu is a 6’1″ orthodox boxer. Non-Canadian boxing followers could have seen him in early 2024 on the undercard of Artur Beterbiev vs. Callum Smith. To get an thought of how he fights, try this video of his skilled debut.
Derek Pomerleau
A 24 yr previous southpaw, Derek Pomerleau (10-0, 8 KOs) usually fights at middleweight. Nevertheless, his final bout noticed him transfer as much as tremendous middleweight to tackle former world title challenger Marcelo Coceres. Pomerleau wound up knocking out the Argentinian in simply 5 rounds.
Up to now he has been preventing a median of 3 times of yr, with these bouts going down on both Groupe Yvon Michel or New Period Promotion playing cards. Try the video beneath from the time he stopped Bervely González in only one spherical.
Thomas Chabot
Thomas Chabot (11-0, 8 KOs) is a southpaw preventing at tremendous featherweight. Like Mathieu, he’s additionally promoted by EOTTM. Regardless of the COVID-19 pandemic that disrupted the game and the world in 2020, Chabot had three fights that yr, together with one in México.
In comparison with Mathieu and Pomerleau, Chabot has not been as lively. In 2023, he had only one battle and in 2024, simply two. He’s nonetheless solely 25, nonetheless, so theoretically there stays loads of time for him to develop and change into a standout in his weight class. Try the video beneath to see him in motion on the Christian Mbilli vs. Sergiy Derevyanchenko undercard.
Bree Howling
Bree Howling (8-0, 2 KOs) had an inactive begin to her boxing profession, however because the begin of 2024 that has began to alter. Her first 5 fights passed off in Canada over a 4 yr span. Howling is now promoted by King’s Promotions and had three bouts in 2024.
A 26 yr previous bantamweight, it might not be lengthy earlier than she will get a world title alternative. She is slated to battle Brittany Sims in March, a bout that will probably be Howling’s first 10-rounder. A stable 2025 may lead to her difficult for a world title in 2026. Try the video beneath from the time Howling fought Nancy Franco.
Tammara Thibeault
If the title Tammara Thibeault (1-0, 0 KOs) sounds acquainted and you aren’t Canadian or an Olympic boxing fan, it’s in all probability as a result of you may have heard about her from Jake Paul himself, who promotes her. As an beginner, Thibeault gained gold medals on the Pan American Video games, Commonwealth Video games and World Championships. She was additionally an Olympian twice, representing Canada in Tokyo and Paris.
Thibeault solely simply made her skilled debut within the remaining weeks of 2024. She at present fights at middleweight. In accordance with BoxRec, solely 38 ladies field at middleweight professionally. Given her beginner pedigree and the truth that she has the backing of Paul’s Most Helpful Promotions, it might not be lengthy earlier than she wins a world title. Try the video beneath from the time Thibeault gained gold on the Pan American Video games.
