Montero On Boxing

Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) It's Friday - time to crack a beer and talk some boxing! Ryan Garcia set the boxing world ablaze over the July 4th holiday with inappropriate comments he made on social media. The fallout was so bad that the WBC "expelled" Garcia from their origination. All of this after recently being suspended by the NYSAC for PEDS use. Is Ryan Garcia a villain?...

Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) Ring Magazine boxing writer Michael Montero reviews the junior bantamweight showdown between Mexican legend Juan Francisco Estrada and rising American star Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez in Phoenix, Arizona. The highly anticipated match up headlines a Matchroom Boxing card that will be broadcast on DAZN. https://youtube.com/live/W2_abgXoYac

Michael Montero gives his immediate reaction after the "5 vs 5" Matchroom vs Queensbury card in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In the main event, Zhilei Zhang dominated former title holder Deontay Wilder before stopping him in devastating fashion. All truths are being revealed in the heavyweight division. Montero breaks it all down.

Oleksandr Usyk soldified his legacy as an all-time great in boxing history with a decisive victory over Tyson Fury tonight in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.  Michael Montero gives his immediate thoughts.  Who wins the rematch?  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjpI_kYfuSE

It's finally here! The undisputed heavyweight championship fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk is taking place on Saturday, 18 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. How will it all play out? Which fighter has the edge? Who will win? Michael Montero of Ring Magazine breaks it all down. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WuuLWqm1Cc

Two undisputed championship fights within less than 48 hours!! It's a great time to be a fight fan. Wanted to share my thoughts on Canelo Alvarez and Naoya Inoue after their latest victories in Las Vegas and Tokyo. https://youtube.com/live/741mij1Xx_0

According to reports, Ryan Garcia tested positive for banned substance Ostarine before his fight with Devin Haney last month. The samples were collected and tested by VADA. What will happen now? Will there be a suspension? Will the fight be changed to a No Contest? Does anybody care either way? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9D022KBCz8

A few quick thoughts on the big fight last Satyurday night in Brooklyn between Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney. In a classic "bait and switch" scenario, Garcia weight-bullied the career weight-bully. https://youtube.com/live/HL7BY61cbi0

Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) On episode 371 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero catches up on a TON of boxing news, reviews several weeks of fights, and previews what's on the schedule coming up. https://youtube.com/live/itV2V-dE4yI

Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) On episode 370 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero reviews a LOADED schedule this spring, with intriguing match ups throughout May into June. Montero also previews the schedule this weekend, catches up on news, and more! https://youtube.com/live/d6W94PJsqgo

An interview with Mark "Staffy" Stafford of SENZ Radio New Zealand to discuss the recent run of Joseph Parker, as well as all the other news in the heavyweight division. Michael Montero and Staffy talk about Tyson Fury, Oleksandr Usyk, Deontay Wilder, Filip Hrgovic, Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson and more! https://youtu.be/Tb0BYUYjeRM

Giving my immediate thoughts after Anthony Joshua's dominant 2nd round stoppage over Frances Ngannou in Saudi Arabia. Also, Joseph Parker scores a hard fought win over Zhilei Zhang and more. https://youtube.com/live/yRdZFEKdDFo

After weeks of rumors and speculation, the announcement has finally been made. Canelo Alvarez is leaving his partnership with PBC to go his own way. The platform signed Canelo to a 3-fight deal late last year, the first of which was a lackluster match up between the Mexican star and Jermell Charlo. Now, Canelo has moved on after PBC failed to meet his financial demands. Boxing insider Rick Glaser...

Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) On episode 369 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero catches up on a bunch of news and rumors, and previews a fantastic lineup of fights from April thru June. Also, is PBC in trouble? Their Amazon Prime launch is another lackluster PPV headlined by a fight nobody asked for, and they are yet to announce Canelo's May bout. What'...

On episode 368 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero catches up on the news, reviews the upcoming spring fight schedule and another lackluster performance from a young American star, Teofimo Lopez. https://www.youtube.com/live/osKn9guvfwU?si=fNl9PKdDZaX4DtTL

Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) The highly anticipated undisputed heavyweight championship fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk is off due an injury suffered by Fury. The Brit was cut over his eye in sparring and it appears he will be out for a while. Will they ever fight? https://youtube.com/live/zGdGcVdaAik

Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) Host Michael Montero reviews recent wins by Artur Beterbiev and Jaime Munguia - could fights with Dmitry Bivol and Canelo Alvarez be next? Montero also previews the upcoming schedule, good and bad, and catches up on all the news. https://www.youtube.com/live/ODhwPvL37Os?si=tiAnJAcNraW6ANfA

As a lifelong Detroit Lions fan (I'm a native), I wanted to take a few minutes to show my appreciation for the team this season. This run has meant so much to the people Detroit for so many reasons. The Lions are Super Bowl bound!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EiQAZYvI7s

Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) First TNC of the new year! Michael Montero kicks off 2024 with a preview of the light heavyweight championship fight between Artur Beterbiev and Callum Smith in Quebec, Canada. https://youtube.com/live/SINEWTYogDo

2023 ended with a bang, with two great events to close out what has been an entertaining year in boxing. Michael Montero gives his thoughts on the "Day of Reckoning" card in Saudi Arabia, and Naoya Inoue scoring a historic victory in Japan to secure the undisputed championship in a second weight class. https://youtube.com/live/fQGwj7ZuyCA

Michael Montero is joined by boxing insider Rick Glaser, then he reviews a loaded card from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Naoya Inoue going for undisputed twice within a year.  https://youtube.com/live/X571g4N2g74

PHONES: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +442081036051 (UK) Just wanted to give some quick thoughts on if/how boxing can thrive in the era of "cord cutting" and piracy. The music industry has shown us the way. https://youtu.be/X4t7rEsUsaQ

Despite what many boxing purists will try to tell you, there is actually MORE talent in the sport today than any other time in history. However, there are fewer stars today - WHY? Michael Montero breaks down the current state of boxing, which is more fragmented and watered-down than ever, and explains how we got here. Get ready for a historical look at the sport. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ep...

Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) On episode 364 of The Neutral Corner Boxing Podcast, host Michael Montero catches up on a ton of recent news in the fight game. The WBC is beefing with The Ring and cutting ties with BoxRec, Andre Ward has a Twitter spat with journalist Dan Rafael, the IBF strips Bud Crawford after protected Errol Spence for years, and the Saudis announce numerous...

Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) On episode 363 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero gives further insight into the collapse of Showtime Boxing, and phony "outrage" from apologists, Giovanni Santillan putting on a show in Inglewood, California, and thoughts on the Tyson Fury vs Frances Ngannou event. https://youtube.com/live/4oxPtWvScf0