Montero On Boxing

Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) On episode 298 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero reviews an upset win by Mark Magsayo over Gary Russell Jr to claim a featherweight title. He also previews this week's schedule and discusses rumors that Anthony Joshua will accept step aside money to allow for a undisputed heavyweight championship matchup between Tyson Fury...

Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +442081036051 (UK) On episode 297 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero reviews Joe Smith Jr's KO9 win over late replacement Steve Geffrard on ESPN. He also previews the return of Gary Russell, Jr, who faces Filipino challenger Mark Magsayo on Showtime this Saturday. Montero also catches up on news, including rumors of upcoming fights. https://you...

It's Friday, it's 5pm ET, it's time for the Wrap-Up!!! This week, we'll discuss Bud Crawford's lawsuit against Top Rank, accusing Bob Arum of racial bias. We'll also talk about the latest episode of "The 3 Knock Down" podcast being pulled by Triller over comments made by Paulie Malignaggi. https://youtu.be/L_f2IQvF2-4

On episode 296 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero returns from a holiday break to kick off the new year. Montero reviews the PBC on Fox PPV card from New Years Day and previews this Saturday's upcoming Top Rank card, headlined by Joe Smith Jr defending his light heavyweight title against replacement opponent Steve Geffrard. https://youtu.be/3-fgG8qV2S8

On episode 295 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero reviews a huge knockout win by Jake Paul in his rematch with Tyron Woodley, Artur Beterbiev's bloody KO win over Marcus Browne, Joseph Parker beating a gutty Dereck Chisora in England, and Gilberto Ramirez stopping Yunieski Gonzalez in Texas. Naoya Inoue, Israil Madrimov, Amanda Serrano and Seniesa Estrada all got wins as we...

Michael Montero joining Mark Stafford on the "Afternoons with Staffy", a sports show on the SENZ national radio network in New Zealand. They discuss the rematch between heavyweights Joseph Parker and Derek Chisora, as well as other news in the heavyweight division.

On episode 294 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero reviews impressive wins by Nonito Donaire, Vasiliy Lomachenko and Conor Benn. He also previews a loaded fight schedule for this week, with major cards on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. Naoya Inoue, Artur Beterbiev, Joseph Parker, Gilberto Ramirez and Jake Paul headline shows from around the world. https://youtu.be/8aGM_gbnDPE

It's Friday and it's 5pm ET - it's time for the Wrap Up!!! Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +442081036051 (UK) https://youtu.be/UkGlaYmtaww

Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +442081036051 (UK) On episode 293 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero is joined by promoter Terri Moss, who will host another club show in Atlanta this Saturday. Montero will be doing ringside commentary for the broadcast of the show on the WBC Live Channel. Later, Montero reviews the closer-than-expected lightweight fight between Gervonta Davis...

On episode 292 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero reviews a major upset win by George Kambosos Jr over Teofimo Lopez last weekend in New York. He also goes over the great junior featherweight fight between Stephen Fulton and Brandon Figueroa, then previews this week's schedule. Devin Haney and Joseph Diaz Jr square off in Las Vegas, and Gervonta Davis fights Isaac Cruz on S...

Michael Montero joins national sports radio legend Dave Smith to talk boxing on the SportsMap Radio Network, and The Mightier 1090AM. They discuss Terence Crawford's win over Shawn Porter, Canelo's next fight at cruiserweight against Ilunga Makabu, the new "bridgerweight" division, the heavyweights and more.

On episode 291 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero gives a detailed review of Terence Crawford's TKO10 win over Shawn Porter last Saturday in Las Vegas. Montero also covers the latest news and preview this week's schedule. In New York, Teofimo Lopez defends his undisputed lightweight championship against George Kambosos Jr. In Las Vegas, Stephen Fulton and Brandon Figueroa u...

Let's take one last look at the welterweight showdown between Terence Crawford and Shawn Porter before they go to work in Las Vegas tomorrow night on ESPN+ PPV. PHONES: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +442081036051 (UK) https://youtu.be/IFRq1AqL0pw

On episode 290 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero reviews all the action from around the world last week. Kiko Martinez and Alycia Baumgardner scored upset knockout wins in England, the Benavidez brothers both won in Phoenix (although Jose needed help from the judges), and Jaime Munguia pounded out a unanimous decision win against Gabe Rosado in California. Montero also rev...

Reports indicate that the Canelo vs Plant Showtime PPV broadcast did over 800K total buys, generating more than $70M in gross revenue. Many American fans and media members, particularly those cozy with PBC, are claiming it was the Plant/Haymon/PBC side that sold the fight. Whereas most in the fight community recognize it was Canelo who drew the commercial success of the event. Nonetheless, the deb...

On episode 289 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero gives a detailed review of the super middleweight showdown between Canelo Alvarez and Caleb Plant. Canelo beat plant by knockout in the eleventh round, unifying all of the titles at 168-pounds. Montero also previews this week's schedule, which includes cards on Showtime and DAZN. https://youtu.be/rXpHbM0pDzg

One last preview of the undisputed super middleweight championship fight between Saul "Canelo" Alvarez and Caleb Plant. Does the American have a chance? The odds heavily favor the Mexican to make history on Saturday, November in Las Vegas. https://youtu.be/46PzZs7rzk0

On episode 288 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero reviews a bunch of news: Claressa Shields takes her first pro loss, Rolly Romero faces sexual assault charges, Jake Paul adds Hasbulla to the team, and more. Montero also reviews statement wins by Jaron Ennis and Jose Zepeda, then previews the big match up this Saturday in Las Vegas. Canelo Alvarez faces Caleb Plant in a com...

On episode 287 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero is joined by fellow writer Luke G. Williams, who just wrote an autobiography on former heavyweight contender Ike Ibeabuchi. Afterwards, Montero reviews Shakur Stevenson dominating Jamel Herring in Atlanta, and previews all of this week's match-ups. https://youtu.be/0Cobtr6nnns

It's Friday... the weekend is here... let's chat about the fights! Jamel Herring and Shakur Stevenson are ready to go toe to toe in Atlanta, where the Braves will be playing the Dodgers in game six of the NLCS on the same night. Also, Rolly Romero likes to wear fur coats when it's hot outside. https://youtu.be/N1jBvJ_y868

On episode 286 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero gives some real talk on the career of Mikey Garcia, which he argues was carefully crafted with smoke and mirrors. Garcia lost to Sandor Martin last weekend in California. Montero also reviews wins by Emanuel Navarrete, Mairis Briedis, Hughie Fury, Chris Eubank, Savannah Marshall and Jonatan Gonzalez. Last but not least, Mont...

On episode 285 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero reviews all the action from Las Vegas last weekend. In an action-packed heavyweight grudge match that featured five knockdowns, Tyson Fury beat down and stopped Deontay Wilder once again to defend his RING/WBC titles. Montero also previews a busy schedule this weekend, including a Friday card from Top Rank featuring Emmanuel...

Let's talk it over one last time before he big heavyweight fight tomorrow night! Defending champion Tyson Fury weighed in at 277 pounds at today's weigh-in. Meanwhile, Deontay Wilder came in at 238. Fans are split on who will win the third fight between the bitter rivals. https://youtu.be/STAxGBY5vgE

Michael Montero joins the "Afternoons with Staffy” show with Mark Stafford on SENZ, New Zealand’s number one sports radio station. The show is broadcast across the country as well as around the world via the SEN app. Stafford and Montero discuss the upcoming third fight between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder on Saturday, October 9 in Las Vegas. Mark Stafford is an accomplished broadcaster and forme...

On episode 284 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero gives his thoughts on Triller wanting out of the IBF-mandated lightweight title fight between Teofimo Lopez and George Kambosos. Neither man has been in the ring for a year now and the situation is a complete disaster. Next, Montero does a complete review of the Fury-Wilder3 PPV card, which features some entertaining heavywe...