Wilkens Mathieu Against Olympic Medalist Esquiva Falcão at the Théâtre Capitole of Quebec City on June 11

Quebec City’s own Wilkens Mathieu will return home for the first main event of his career on June 11 at the Théâtre Capitole. By far the biggest test of his career awaits him, as Brazilian Esquiva Falcão — an Olympic silver medalist and former world title challenger — will come to the Capitale-Nationale looking to take the NABF title from the 21-year-old Quebecer.

“Many said I was too young to face Phinn, and they’ll probably say the same about Falcão, but people need to understand that I don’t have time to waste. I already believe I’m the best in the world, so I have to face the best in the world — and it starts by beating an Olympic medalist in front of my city on June 11,” said Wilkens Mathieu, the youngest top-15 WBC super-middleweight contender.

“Against Shakeel Phinn, Quebec discovered Wilkens’ talent. Against a guy like Esquiva Falcão, the whole world is about to discover it,” added his Eye of the Tiger trainer, Giuseppe Moffa.

Fast-tracked in his career, Wilkens Mathieu (15-0, 10 KOs) made a statement last October by dominating and knocking down Quebec contender Shakeel Phinn on his way to a unanimous decision victory in Montreal. Just months before turning 21, he captured the NABF super middleweight title and entered the world rankings, currently sitting 14th in the WBC and 15th in the WBA at 168 lbs.

His next opponent, Esquiva Falcão (32-2, 21 KOs), will not be intimidated by the rising star’s record. Mathieu was only seven years old when the Brazilian won silver at the London Olympic Games.

Falcão then began his professional rise, with Top Rank placing him on major cards alongside Manny Pacquiao on HBO and later ESPN. After winning his first 30 fights, he notably became the first to defeat Quebec contender Patrice Volny, stopping him in six rounds in 2021. In 2023, he challenged undefeated Vincenzo Gualtieri for the world title but lost by decision in Germany. His only other loss came in another competitive decision in 2024 against Tokyo Olympic champion Hebert Conceição. Now back on track at super middleweight, the 36-year-old has won his last two fights, capturing the Brazilian championship last November.

“I respect my opponent — I know he’s a good fighter, an undefeated one. But he hasn’t faced a boxer like me yet: an experienced fighter who hits hard and has a real hunger to win. I’ve already fought for a world title and I plan to do it again. God will be with me on June 11 — and the victory will go to Brazil,” said Esquiva Falcão.

Also in action at the Théâtre Capitole, top-10 world contender Mehmet Unal (15-0, 13 KOs) will defend his WBC and WBA light heavyweight continental titles. Montreal’s Moreno Fendero (14-0, 10 KOs) will defend his WBC super-middleweight continental title for the first time. Thetford Mines warrior Thomas Chabot (12-1, 8 KOs) and popular Trois-Rivières boxer Daylen Pepin (2-0) will also be featured on the card.

A major addition to the Théâtre Capitole card will be announced by Eye of the Tiger in the coming weeks. A press conference — with the exact date to be confirmed — will also take place in Quebec City to officially launch the June 11 event.

The full #MathieuFalcao event will be broadcast on Punching Grace, while TVA Sports will air the preliminary bouts. Tickets for the June 11 gala, presented by Eye of the Tiger at Théâtre Capitole, are now available on Ticketmaster (HERE).

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