Montero On Boxing

On episode 189B of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, Steve Kim of ESPN joins host Michael Montero as they review the entire Errol Spence vs Shawn Porter PBC on Fox PPV card and answer your questions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOe4ksuxwLg

On episode 189A of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero talks about a divisive video posted by featherweight title holder Gary Russell Jr messing with Leo Santa Cruz Sr, lightweight prospect Michael Dutchover suffering his first pro loss under controversial circumstances in Texas, Alfredo Angulo scoring the upset win over Peter Quillin on an entertaining PBC on FS1 card, and mor...

On episode 188B of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero talks about Ryan Garcia and Golden Boy Promotions making up, the Los Angeles presser for Canelo-Kovalev, WBSS season 3 possibilities, and then previews ShoBox (Texas) and PBC on FS1 (California) cards this weekend. https://youtu.be/N9UQXY80sz4

On episode 188A of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero discusses wins by Tyson Fury, Devin Haney, Jaime Munguia and others in a weekend of showcase fights. Montero also discusses biased, propaganda-filled commentary from ESPN, the growing feud between Ryan Garcia and Golden Boy Promotions, and more! https://youtu.be/hikEcdwhe6s

On episode 187 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero discusses upcoming fights being signed including Canelo Alvarez moving up to face Sergey Kovalev, the rematch between Deontay Wilder and Luis Ortiz, and the circus between KSI and Logan Paul. Next, Montero reviews all the action surrounding Mexican Independence Day weekend including: Haney vs Abdullaev, Hardy vs Serrano, Fur...

On this Labor Day edition of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero breaks down Vasiliy Lomachenko grabbing a third lightweight title against Luke Campbell in London, Erislandy Lara destroying Canelo Alvarez's brother in Minneapolis, Michael Zerafa scoring an upset win over Jeff Horn in Australia and more. https://youtu.be/pA1BT9r7ask

In the preview segment of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast episode #185, Michael Montero talks about the proposed fight between Sergey Kovalev and Canelo Alvarez on November 2, more fights being signed for the end of the year, and previews all the action coming up this weekend including Vasily Lomachenko making his UK debut against Luke Campbell on ESPN. https://youtu.be/L7kuUnquhtg

In the review segment of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast episode #185, host Michael Montero breaks down all of the action last week from around the world. Prospects like Filip Hrgovic, Brandon Figueroa, Luis Feliciano, Jaron Ennis and others kept their undefeated records intact. Meanwhile Juan Francisco Estrada defended his super flyweight title in Mexico and Sergey Kovalev defended his light he...

In the preview segment of episode 184 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero talks about Gennady Golovkin inkinng a partnership with Eddie Hearn, his fight with Sergiy Derevyanchenko official for October 5, and the WBO rejecting Dillian Whyte's appeal. Next, Montero previews the Sergey Kovalev vs Anthony Yarde match up from Russian, Juan Francisco Estrada fighting in Mexico, an...

In the review portion of episode #184 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero discusses Regis Prograis and Josh Taylor back in talks for their scheduled World Boxing Super Series tournament finale, wins by Emanuel Navarrete and Jessie Magdaleno in Los Angeles, and more! https://youtu.be/0P-C3Ie3ebM

In the preview segment of episode #183 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero talks about disrespect from Anthony Joshua pointed at former heavyweight great Lennox Lewis, and more drama with his scheduled rematch against Andy Ruiz Jr; as well as upcoming fights just added to the schedule. Last, Montero reviews Top Rank on ESPN show from Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles...

On the review segment of episode #183 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero discusses the complicated situation surrounding the rematch between Andy Ruiz Jr and Anthony Joshua, which is tentatively scheduled for December 7th in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia. He also covers Regis Prograis withdrawing from the World Boxing Super Series tournament, Oleksandr Uysk's heavyweight debut land...

Michael Montero back on the Dave Smith show on SB Nation Radio discussing the rematch between Andy Ruiz Jr and Anthony Joshua heading to Saudi Arabia, Regis Prograis leaving the World Boxing Super Series, Vergil Ortiz Jr headlining on DAZN from Texas, a serious Man-Card Violation (with fake news from boxing photographer/videographer Tiffany Lam) and more!

On the preview segment of episode 182 of The Neutral Corner podcast, host Michael Montero discusses fights coming together for the fall schedule, diva tactics from Canelo Alvarez, previews the fight between Vergil Ortiz Jr and Antonio Orozco, and more! https://youtu.be/d7jh-UlZExI

On episode #182A of The Neutral Corner podcast, host Michael Montero reviews the latest news including former welterweight champ Carlos Baldomir being sentenced for 18 years for sexually abusing his own daughter, Canelo Alvarez being stripped of his IBF middleweight title, and another weak opponent for Tyson Fury. Next, Montero reviews Jean Pascal scoring an upset win over Marcus Browne, Adam Kown...

On episode #181 of The Neutral Corner podcast, host Michael Montero talks about Dillian Whyte testing positive for PEDS, Pacquiao-Thurman financials, Jose Carlos Ramirez scoring a thrilling win over Maurice Hooker in Dallas and Gervonta Davis defending his title in Baltimore. Next, Montero previews the PBC on Fox double header this Saturday in New York. Marcus Browne faces Jean Pacal and Adam Kown...

Ring Magazine writer Michael Montero goes back on SB Nation Radio with Dave Smith to discuss the recent deaths of boxers Maxim Dadashev and Hugo Santillan. What, if anything, can be done to help prevent tragedies like this in the future? https://youtu.be/W-XeO-QEqtk

In episode #180 of The Neutral Corner podcast, host Michael Montero talks about the latest info regarding severely injured fighter Maxim Dadashev, Teofimo Lopez going the distance against Masayoshi Nakatani, Dillian Whyte coming off the canvas to beat Oscar Rivas and Manny Pacquiao dropping and beating Keith Thurman in Las Vegas. Next, Montero previews the unification match between Maurice Hooker...

On episode #179 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero talks about the passing of Pernell Whitaker, reviews all of the action from last week's loaded schedule, and previews this week's action including the welterweight PPV fight between Manny Pacquiao and Keith Thurman, and more.

On episode #178 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero talks about the WBC naming Canelo Alvarez "franchise" champion, upcoming fights being signed, Richard Commey, Jermall Charlo and Demetrius Andrade defending their titles last weekend, and TWO WEEKS of fight previews following the July 4th American Independence Day holiday. https://youtu.be/f47E8ehBdzo

On episode #177 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero talks about Oleksandr Usyk being named mandatory for the Ruiz-Joshua2 winner by the WBO, Manny Pacquiao and Keith Thurman having no VADA PEDS testing for their July 20 bout, big knockout wins by Andrew Cancio, Guillermo Rigondeaux and Jermell Charlo last weekend, poor referee stoppages, and a loaded preview of this week's s...

On episode 176 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero discusses another arrest for light heavyweight contender Marcus Browne, beef between the WBC and the WBO, craziness at the WBSS2 cruiserweight semifinals in Riga, Latvia, a robbery in the UK, Tyson Fury making a splash in his ESPN debut, and a preview of all the action coming up this weekend. https://youtu.be/bIXdEeoR1tk

On episode #175 of The Neutral Corner podcast, host Michel Montero talks about his 40th birthday, goes over news of upcoming fights being signed, reviews all the action from last weekend including wins by Gennady Golovkin in New York (DAZN) and Oscar Valdez in Nevada (ESPN), then previews this week's action. The semifinals of the World Boxing Super Series take place in Riga, Latvia this Saturday o...

In episode #174 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, Michael Montero talks about Andy Ruiz Jr shocking the world with his 7th round knockout of former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua on DAZN last Saturday night in New York, plus Katie Taylor and Josh Kelly surviving scares and Callum Smith scoring a big win on the undercard. Next Montero previews the return of Gennady Golovkin at Madison Squa...

On episode #173 of The Neutral Corner podcast, Michael Montero talks about ratings for the Wilder-Breazeale bout and other news, Memorial Day fun, reviews wins by for Marine Jamel Herring, Devin Haney and a controversial draw in the main event of a PBC on FS1 card. Next, Montero previews this weeks fights including a big card in New York as Anthony Joshua defends his heavyweight titles against And...