After the weigh-in, Mathieu Germain had a plate of rice and salmon in front of him. Next door, Caroline Veyre, who will also be at the gala on Thursday evening, was in the process of devouring a hamburger and fries.
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“Some people digest faster. With my genetics, I can’t afford to eat like Caroline! recognized Germain (21-2-1, 9 KOs), who will face Ontarian Steven Wilcox (24-3-1, 7 KOs) for the Intercontinental Super-IBF Lightweights title to obtain.
“It must have been six years since I ate that. When I eat a burger, it’s at home and I use salad instead of bread. I’ll only get McDo for my kids,” said the boxer from Mascouche.
The latter does not have the impression of depriving himself. He got to know his body and eat calmly. After his rice and salmon dish he wanted to have snacks and another meal in the evening.
90 kg at 4 years
To lose weight, Germain started boxing at the age of 9-10. At age 4, he weighed 90 pounds.
“I always wonder why I’m dehydrated, but when I leave the ring victorious, I feel like doing it again. It’s like a vicious circle. It’s weird, but it’s a drug. »
“Sometimes I feel a bit stupid doing the same thing for 23 years, but I like it! »
Staying within the weight limit is never easy, but Germain did it again on Wednesday, pushing the needle to 140 pounds compared to Wilcox’s 139.4.
“I’m 33 and have been fighting in the same weight class since I was 12! I’m still finding ways to do it. I’m disciplined. I’ve been on a diet for this fight for almost three months. »