Montero On Boxing

On episode 267 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero talks about the arbitration ruling order a third Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder fight by September 15, essentially blowing up the heavyweight super fight between Fury and Anthony Joshua, which was apparently set for August 14 in Saudi Arabia. Also, Montero breaks down wins by Brandon Figueroa and Joshua Buatsi last weekend, an...

On episode 266 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero reviews the fight between Canelo Alvarez and Billy Joe Saunders last Saturday, which was attended by more than 73,000 fans at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Alvarez landed an uppercut that damaged Saunders' orbital bone in the eighth round. The Brit's team stopped the fight before the start of the ninth. Canelo now owns t...

On episode 265 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero goes over the latest details in the tragic death of Keishla Rodríguez Ortiz in Puerto Rico last week. Boxer Felix Verdejo of Puerto Rico has been charged with her murder, as well as the murder of her unborn child. Montero also reviews wins by Sunny Edwards, Joseph parker, Katie Taylor and Andy Ruiz, among others. Last but no...

On episode 264 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero talks about Ryan Garcia withdrawing from his next fight due to mental health issues, Vasiliy Lomachenko returning to the ring in July and Eddie Hearn leaving Sky Sports to be exclusive to DAZN going forward. Montero also reviews wins by Emanuel Navarrete and Edgar Berlanga, and previews the upcoming schedule this weekend. De...

On episode 263 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero is joined by undefeated heavyweight Stephan Shaw (14-0), who faces Jermaine Franklin this Thursday night on a Ring City USA card. Montero also reviews wins by Jake Paul, Regis Prograis and Demetrius Andrade, and the draw between Tony Harrison and Bryant Perrella. Montero also previews this week's schedule, including the Top...

On episode 262 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero is joined by undefeated heavyweight prospect Sonny "Bronco" Conto. The Philadelphia-bred Conto (7-0, 6 KOs) scored a TKO1 win last weekend in Tulsa, OK on ESPN. Montero also reviews wins by Joe Smith Jr, Jaron "Boots" Ennis, Conor Been and others. And as always, the full fight schedule is reviewed. Jake Paul takes on former...

On episode 261 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero is joined by Jamel "Semper Fi" Herring (23-2, 11 KOs, WBO 130lb champ), who is coming off his career-defining TKO6 win over Carl Frampton in Dubai last Saturday. Montero also reviews the rest of last week's action and previews this week's schedule: Joe Smith Jr and Maxim Vlasov fight for a vacant light heavyweight title on E...

On episode 260 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero is joined by former light heavyweight titleholder Montell "Ice" Griffin (50-8-1, 30 KOs), who just released a new book called "The Ice Life". Montero also reviews Dillian Whyte's TKO4 win over Alexander Povetkin in Gibraltar and Amanda Serrano winning big in Puerto Rico, catches up on News and Notes, and previews this week's...

Terence Crawford recently criticized the resume of Canelo Alvarez, insinuating that he "doesn't fight black fighters", specifying Jermall Charlo and Demetrius Andrade. Michael Montero argues that the biggest issue preventing fights is promotional/network allegiances and in-house business interests, NOT race/ethnicity. Boxing is more globally diverse than ever before, and Montero argues that the na...

On episode 259 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero is joined by promoters Terri Moss Buckhead Fight Club) and Rob Butler (RB3 Sports) to discuss their upcoming show in Atlanta, and putting on club shows in the post COVID world. Next, Montero reviews wins by Vergil Ortiz Jr, Artur Beterbiev and Lawrence Okolie last weekend. He also previews this week's schedule, including the...

On episode 258 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero discusses the legacy of "Marvelous" Marvin Hagler, who passed away last weekend at the age of 66. Next, Montero reviews Juan Francisco Estrada's controversial split decision victory over Roman Gonzalez in Dallas. Their rematch more than lived up to the hype, but the ridiculous 117-111 scorecard from Carlo Sucre overshadowed...

After Juan Francisco Estrada and Roman "Chocolatito" Gonzalez weigh-in for their highly anticipated rematch in Dallas, Texas, Michael Montero gives his official fight prediction. Gonzalez beat Estrada when they first fought in Los Angeles back in 2012. Now, they will unify junior bantamweight titles and fight for the coveted RING MAGAZINE belt tomorrow night at the American Airlines Center in down...

On episode 257 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero gives his insight on Claressa Shields, who just headlined an independent PPV card streamed on Fite. TV and the state of Women's Boxing. Next, Montero reviews Brandon Adams' come from behind win over Serhii Bohachuk in Puerto Rico. And last but not least, he previews the highly anticipated rematch between Juan "El Gallo" Fran...

On episode 256 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero is joined by sports ticket broker Jim Boone of "KO Tickets" to discuss upcoming shows, and how the COVID pandemic has changed the business. Next, Montero gives his thoughts on Triller blowing up the system by bidding $6M on the mandatory lightweight championship fight between Teofimo Lopez and George Kambosos, the destructio...

On episode 255 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero breaks down all the action last week from around the world. In London, David Avanesyan battered previously undefeated Josh Kelly, stopping him in six. In Las Vegas, Oscar Valdez scored an upset, highlight-reel knockout win over Miguel Berchelt. And Adrien Broner was awarded another gift decision against Jovanie Santiago on S...

Michael Montero interviews undefeated junior middleweight prospect Serhii Bohachuk (18-0, 18KO), who fights Brandon Adams March 4 in Puerto Rico. They headline a show on NBC Sports Network. Bohachuk and Montero discuss the 154-pound division, who wins between Jermell Charlo and Brian Castano, training with Manny Robles, Los Angeles life versus life in the Ukraine, and more. https://youtu.be/4HA3aN...

On episode 254 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero breaks down Mauricio Lara's upset win over Josh Warrington in London, Richard Commey and Jared Anderson scoring big knockout wins in Las Vegas, and Brian Castano defeating Patrick Teixeira to claim a junior middleweight title, while Joseph Diaz Jr and Shavkatdzhon Rakhimov settled for a majority draw in California. Next, Mon...

Michael Montero joins Dave Smith on SportsMap Radio and "The Mightier" 1090 AM Sports Talk to discuss the latest news and rumors in the world of boxing. Among the topics are Canelo announcing his new promotional company, the young lightweights coming up, will Deontay Wilder block the Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua super fight, and more.

It's Friday, let's have a chat! Today I'm gonna address some accusations thrown at me and correct the record on some narratives that my haters love to spin. We'll talk some more about the Deontay Wilder saga as well. Phone lines open, anything goes! Crack a beer and let's do this Boxing Fam. youtu.be/HTGv2VBicko

On episode 253 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero catches up on a TON of news from around the world. In sad news, former heavyweight champion Leon Spinks died of cancer over the weekend. In other news, Mark Breland had plenty of harsh things to say about former titleholder Deontay Wilder in a recent interview. Although there were no fights during Super Bowl weekend to previ...

On episode 252 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero is joined by Ra'eese Aleem. The undefeated junior welterweight is ready for all comers in a loaded division. Next, Montero reviews Caleb Plant's win over Caleb Truax and if he should take on Canelo Alvarez next.

On episode 251 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero breaks down impressive wins by young American fighters Stephen Fulton, Ra’eese Aleem and Mykquan Williams last week on Showtime. Fulton beat Angelo Leo to claim his junior featherweight title. Montero also discusses rumors of a fight between Manny Pacquiao and Ryan Garcia, Josh Warrington dumping his IBF title, Claressa Shie...

You dropped your questions, now it's time for the answers! Join in live to chop it up with me - boxing, life, relationships, politics - anything goes. https://youtu.be/ki-_UPbxd2A

On episode 250 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero takes a look at "The Fab Five", a group of young American fighters campaigning in/around the lightweight division: Teofimo Lopez, Gervonta Davis, Ryan Garcia, Shakur Stevenson and Devin Haney. Next, Montero reviews Garcia's stoppage win over Luke Campbell in Dallas and Kazuto Ioka's domination of Kosei Tanaka in Tokyo. Did G...

On episode 249 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero announces some upcoming changes to the show and gives his choices for the Best Of Boxing in 2020. Next, he reviews recent wins by Tim Tszyu, Charles Conwell, Gennady Golovkin and Canelo Alvarez. Last but not least, Montero reviews the fight schedule for the final week of the year. Kazuto Ioka (25-2) vs. Kosei Tanaka (15-0) i...