Montero On Boxing

On episode #172 of The Neutral Corner podcast Michael Montero talks about rumors of Al Haymon trying to sell PBC, the Pacquiao-Thurman fight being finalized, and other news. Then he reviews the highlight-reel knockout win by Deontay Wilder in Brooklyn, Naoya Inoue putting on the performance of the weekend in Glasgow, and Josh Taylor winning his first world title. Montero also previews this week's...

On episode #171 of The Neutral Corner podcast, Michael Montero talks about the passing of Bert Cooper and Harold Lederman, more upcoming fights being signed, more craziness from the WBC and former welterweight champ facing sexual assault charges in his native Argentina. Next, Montero reviews wins by Julian Williams over Jarrett Hurd, Miguel Berchelt over Francisco Vargas and Emanuel Navarrete over...

On episode #170 of The Neutral Corner podcast Michael Montero talks about Gennady Golovkin working with Johnathon Banks, Artur Beterbiev and Jewwin Ancajas winning in California, and Canelo Alvarez beating Daniel Jacobs in Las Vegas. Next, Montero previews the Top Rank on ESPN show from Tucson, Arizona with rematches Miguel Berchelt fights Francisco Vargas and Emanuel Navarrete faces Isaac Dogboe,...

On episode #169 of The Neutral Corner podcast, Michael Montero gives more thoughts on Gennady Golovkin and longtime trainer Abel Sanchez going their separate ways, Daniel Roman and Juan Francisco Estrada impressing in Los Angeles, Nonito Donaire and Regis Prograis winning big in Louisiana, Robert Easter and Rances Barthelemy partaking in the worst title bout in over a decade, then previews the Top...

On episode #168 of The Neutral Corner podcast, Michael Montero talks about Jarrell Miller tested positive for THREE banned substances, Claressa Shields on fighting men, Danny Garcia and Terence Crawford scoring big wins in LA and NYC, plus a loaded preview for this week's fights including the Rungvisai-Estrada rematch, Donaire vs Tete and Prograis vs Relikh in Louisiana, and PBC on Showtime. https...

On episode #167 of The Neutral Corner podcast, host Michael Montero discusses controversial comments from Deontay Wilder killing his opponent and the Jussie Smollett hate crime hoax touching the boxing world. Next, Montero reviews a dominant win by Vasiliy Lomachenko over Anthony Crolla in Los Angeles, a highly controversial win by Jaime Munguia over Denis Hogan in Mexico, Sergiy Derevyanchenko sc...

On episode 166 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, Michael Montero looks at Oleksandr Usyk making his heavyweight debut and discusses several fights that were just signed. Next, he reviews last week's action including a fight of the year contender between Robert Talarek and Patryk Szymakski. Then he previews a loaded weekend of fights: Vasiliy Lomachenko vs Anthony Crolla, Jaime Jumguia vs Denni...

On episode 165 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, Michael Montero talks about rumors of upcoming fights including Manny Pacquiao, Keith Thurman, Errol Spence Jr, Shawn Porter and former heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko. Next, Montero reviews wins by Liam Smith, Scott Fitzgerald, Oleksandr Gvozdyk, Ryan Garcia, Angel Costa and others. He also previews this week's action, gives further ins...

In episode #164 of The Neutral Corner podcast, Michael Montero talks about DAZN raising their subscription price, Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury's next fights, and reviews wins by Charlie Edwards, Jessie Magdaleno, Kubrat Pulev and Sergey Lipinets. Next, Montero previews this week's action: Liam Smith vs Sam Eggington, Oleksandr Gvozdyk vs Doudou Ngumbu, and Ryan Garcia vs Jose Lopez

In episode 163 of The Neutral Corner podcast, Michael Montero talks about Sergey Kovalev and Anthony Yarde being ordered by the WBO and Deontay Wilder turning down a lucrative offer from DAZN. Next he reviews all the action from last week including a detailed analysis of Errol Spence Jr's masterclass win over Mikey Garcia at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. As always, Montero previews everything...

In episode #162 of 'The Neutral Corner' Michael Montero goes over the new deal between Gennady Golovkin and DAZN. Next, he reviews wins by Liam Williams, Anthony Yarde and Daniel Dubois in London, Shawn Porter and Efe Ajagba in Los Angles, and Dmitry Bivol and Maurice Hooker in upstate New York. Then Montero previews this wee's schedule including a detailed breakdown of the PBC on Fox PPV showdown...

Episode #161: Gill impresses, Castano-Lara draw, Porter vs Ugas & Bivol vs Smith previews by Michael Montero

In episode 160 of 'The Neutral Corner' podcast, Michael Montero tests out the new LIVE feature for the show, answers some questions from Twitter, talks about Golovkin-DAZN and Wilder-Fury2 negotiations, and the World Boxing Super Series semifinals. Next, Montero reviews wins by Humberto Soto in Tijuana, Chris Eubank Jr in London and Anthony Dirrell in Minneapolis. Then he previews notable fights s...

In episode 159 of 'The Neutral Corner', Michael Montero discusses the cross-promotional blockbuster deal between Tyson Fury, ESPN and Top Rank. Will this be a good or bad thing for the heavyweight division, and could it derail possible match ups with Deontay Wilder and/or Anthony Joshua? Next, Montero reviews wins by Rob Brant, Leo Santa Cruz and Omar Figueroa. Then he previews this week's action...

In episode 158 of 'The Neutral Corner', Michael Montero covers a bunch of news and notes including the death of former champion Rocky Lockridge, more WBA nonsense, Wilder-Fury2 getting closer, Marcos Maidana returning to the ring, and upcoming fights. Next, Montero review a huge upset win by Andrew Cancio over Alberto Machado, plus wins by Rey Vargas, Gervonta Davis and Jose Carlos Ramirez. Then M...

On episode #157 of 'The Neutral Corner', Michael Montero goes over a ton of news including updates in the Sergey Kovalev abuse case, Gennady Golovkin suing his managers, Pacquiao-Broner and Thurman-Lopez numbers, and upcoming fights. Next, Montero reviews wins by Sergio Garcia in London, and Sergey Kovalev, Richard Commey, Oscar Valdez and Teofimo Lopez in Texas. Then Montero previews this weekend...

In episode #156 of 'The Neutral Corner', Michael Montero makes a big announcement about the podcast, gives his thoughts on George Groves' retirement, and talks about Deontay Wilder's brother Marsellos being KO'd last Saturday in Brooklyn. Next, Montero reviews tougher than expected wins by Keith Thurman over Josesito Lopez and Jaime Munguia over Takeshi Inoue, as well as some questionable scoring...

In episode #155 of 'The Neutral Corner', Michael Montero breaks down the latest news including a fight between Saul "Canelo" Alvarez and Daniel Jacobs coming together, Sergey Kovalev arrested for assaulting a woman, and Oleksandr Usyk making his return to America at heavyweight. Next, Montero reviews wins by Demetrius Andrade over Artur Akavov, Pablo Cesar Cano over Jorge Linares, Oscar Rivas over...

In episode #154 of 'The Neutral Corner' Michael Montero reviews wins by Devin Haney and Caleb Plant (who picked up the IBF super middleweight title in Los Angeles), and previews this weekend's action in New York and Las Vegas. Demiterius Andrade defends his title at Madison Square Garden on DAZN, Bryant Jennings and Shakur Stevenson top a Top Rank card on ESPN+ and Manny Pacquiao faces Adrien Bron...

In episode #153 of 'The Neutral Corner' podcast, Michael Montero kicks off the new year with a little Q&A, reviews action from the last two weeks of 2018 (Harrison UD Charlo, Charlo UD Korobov, Whyte KO11 Chisora), and reviews this week's action including the return of blue chip prospect Devin Haney, and Jose Uzcategui vs Caleb Plant on Fox Sports 1. watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/y38klB5hP...

Join Michael Montero and Tiffany Lam as they reflect on the year of 2018, answer some Q&A, and name boxing's year-end award winners. 2018 was not only an amazing year of change and excitement in the sport of boxing around the world, it was in our lives as well. Let's look back, reflect and celebrate! Watch the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/445BPH3cUzQ

In episode 152 of 'The Neutral Corner' Michael Montero discusses PBC signing a deal with the UK network ITV, Lomachenko-Pedraza doing big ratings, Gilberto Ramirez beating Jesse Hart with one arm, Canelo Alvarez destroying Rocky Fielding in New York and the lackluster DAZN commentary crew. Next, Montero previews upcoming fights: Warrington vs Frampton, Whyte-Chisora 2, Charlo-Harrison, Charlo-Koro...

In episode 151 of 'The Neutral Corner' Michael Montero reviews the latest boxing news, wins by Kell Brook, Teofimo Lopez, and Vasily Lomachenko, then previews this week's fights as Gilberto Ramirez rematches Jesse Hart in Texas and Canelo Alvarez challenges Rocky Fielding for his super middleweight title in New York. watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5V1GRxESglk

In episode 150 of 'The Neutral Corner' Michael Montero gives detailed reviews of the WBC title fights between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury in Los Angeles, and Adonis Stevenson and Oleksandr Gvozdyk in Quebec City. Montero also reviews upcoming bouts this week including: Kell Brook vs Michael Zerafa, Cecilia Braekus vs Aleksandra Lopes, and Vasyl Lomachenko vs Jose Pedraza. watch it on YouTube: ht...

In episode 149 of 'The Neutral Corner' Michael Montero talks about Tony Bellew retiring, upcoming fights and Montero commentating a fight card in Charlotte, North Carolina on Friday the 30th. Next, Montero reviews a gift decision to Khalid Yafai in Monaco and Dmitry Bivol winning in a dominant yet dull performance against Jean Pascal in Atlantic City on HBO. Lastly, Montero previews the heavyweigh...