Mathieu Germain

Mathieu Germain, commonly known as “G-Time,” is a Canadian professional boxer born on September 25, 1989, in Montreal, Quebec. Growing up in Montreal, Germain developed a passion for boxing at an early age. True to his nickname, he embodies a "gangster" mentality, always punctual and committed. He actively invests in his community, frequently expressing the importance of supporting his hometown.

Germain turned professional on April 17, 2015, achieving a unanimous decision victory over Hector Osornio in his debut. He quickly ascended the ranks, capturing the IBF North American Light Welterweight Title in 2018 by defeating Christian Uruzquieta via unanimous decision. Germain successfully defended this title later that year against Carlos Jimenez.In 2019, Germain faced Steve Claggett in a bout that ended in a split draw, leading to a highly anticipated rematch in 2021, where Germain emerged victorious with a split decision win. A milestone in Germain’s career occurred on March 16, 2023, when he defeated Steven Wilcox by unanimous decision to claim the IBF Intercontinental Super Lightweight Title. In January 2025, Germain secured a seventh-round TKO victory over Carlos Aquino in Montreal. However, in April 2025, he faced Dalton Smith in Sheffield, England, and suffered a unanimous decision loss after 12 rounds.

Germain is also the co-founder of Binyot Canada, a company that combines athletic wear with mentorship programs. This initiative focuses on helping youth develop discipline through sports, particularly boxing and physical fitness. He uses his platform to promote values of self-respect, self-reliance, and mental resilience.

Germain is constantly recalibrating like a super gremlin - small and dangerous - outlasting his opponents. He employs a busy jab to control distance and break opponents down with body work and sharp bursts of activity. Although he is not a knockout puncher, his disciplined pacing keeps him dangerous in the ring. Training alongside elite fighters like Artur Beterbiev and observing bouts involving Dmitry Bivol, Germain has absorbed elements from both: Beterbiev’s suffocating pressure and inside control, and Bivol’s calm, tactical patience. He has learned to navigate high-pressure exchanges without panic, placing his shots with purpose and fighting in controlled spurts.

Unlike reckless brawlers, Germain takes a deliberate approach. He often “fletchers” around the ring, similar to Artur Beterbiev, not through raw brutality, but by subtly stalking his opponents and gradually breaking them down over the rounds. He maintains a compact guard, shifts his weight intelligently, and employs clean, technical movements to draw opponents into mistakes.

While not a knockout artist, Germain applies pressure using well-timed jabs, feints, and quick, multi-punch combinations. One of his signature tactics is the double jab followed by a straight right to the body, which freezes opponents before he steps in with short hooks or a sudden pivot. He frequently finishes his combinations with subtle head movement or a half-step back, always preparing for the next angle of attack.

As part of Eye of the Tiger, Germain trained under Ramsay, whose system emphasized structured attacks and detailed opponent analysis. Ramsay taught Germain how to recognize tempo changes in fights, akin to a chess player. Under Larouche’s mentorship, which focused on fine-tuned technical efficiency, Germain developed a more independent style, learning to trust his instincts rather than relying solely on external guidance.

Drawing parallels to MMA fighter Josh Sampo, known as “The Gremlin,” Germain demonstrates a similar tenacity and resilience. Both athletes depend on technical skill and strategic execution rather than sheer power. Sampo’s background in wrestling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu complements Germain’s boxing fundamentals.