Wilkens Mathieu vs Vladimir Shishkin Result, Score & Stats

🔥 Mathieu remains unbeaten at 16-0, with 11 wins coming by way of knockout. In June, he faced the toughest challenge of his career to date, stopping Olympic medalist Esquiva Falcao in the eighth round. However, Shishkin brings far more experience at this level: he went the full 12 rounds against William Scull in an IBF title bout and has only suffered one stoppage loss, which came at the hands of Osleys Iglesias—one of the division’s hardest punchers—making it to the eighth round.

It’s Shishkin’s resilience that shifts the focus here—not to a Mathieu knockout, but rather to a points victory. The young Canadian is quicker, changes pace more effectively, and can rack up rounds with his combination punching. Still, he’s facing an opponent who’s only ever been broken down by one of the division’s most powerful hitters. With a ten-round format, Mathieu has plenty of time to build a lead without needing an early finish. Our pick: Mathieu by decision.