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 Kownacki faces Chris Arreola. https://youtu.be/FjPj9FNZ9x4
Jul 30, 2019•1 hr 5 min
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
Jul 25, 2019•15 min
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 and Jose Carlos Ramirez, Gervonta Davis defending his title in Baltimore, and more. https://youtu.be...
Jul 22, 2019•1 hr 17 min
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.
Jul 16, 2019•1 hr 21 min
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
Jul 02, 2019•1 hr 12 min
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 scheduled bouts on ESPN, Showtime and DAZN. Richard Commey defends his lightweight title in Californi...
Jun 25, 2019•1 hr 8 min
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
Jun 17, 2019•1 hr 7 min
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 on DAZN, with Josh Warrington defending his featherweight title in the UK and Tyson Fury facing Tom S...
Jun 10, 2019•1 hr 8 min
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 Square Garden, answers questions from the audience and more! https://youtu.be/m3qEL4B7ZrY
Jun 03, 2019•1 hr
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 Andy Ruiz and Katie Taylor unifies the entire lightweight division with Define Persoon. https://youtu.b...
May 28, 2019•1 hr 30 min
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 matchups and answers your questions! https://youtu.be/MYrq8s890V4
May 21, 2019•1 hr 11 min
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 Isaac Dogboe, plus some shady scoring at the PBC on Fox card from official judges and the media. La...
May 14, 2019•1 hr 11 min
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, plus the great match up between Jarrett Hurd and Julian WIlliams in Fairfax, Virginia. https://yout...
May 07, 2019•1 hr 4 min
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 Rank on ESPN show from California and the Canelo Alvarez vs Daniel Jacobs from Las Vegas this Satur...
Apr 30, 2019•1 hr 26 min
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://youtu.be/UU0Xer4ZWuk
Apr 23, 2019•1 hr 14 min
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 scraping by Jack Culcay in Minneapolis, and Claressa Shields outclassing Christina Hammer in Atlantic ...
Apr 16, 2019•1 hr 28 min
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 Dennis Hoban, Claressa Sheilds vs Christina Hammer, PBC on FS1 back in Minneapolis.
Apr 09, 2019•1 hr 18 min
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 insight on the Kubrat Pulev and Jenny Ravalo situation and answers questions from the audience.
Apr 02, 2019•1 hr 28 min
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
Mar 27, 2019•1 hr 23 min
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 coming up this week from around the world and answers your questions!
Mar 19, 2019•1 hr 28 min
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 between Errol Spence Jr and Mikey Garcia, which he will be covering live in Dallas for The Ring mag...
Mar 12, 2019•1 hr 23 min
Episode #161: Gill impresses, Castano-Lara draw, Porter vs Ugas & Bivol vs Smith previews by Michael Montero
Mar 05, 2019•1 hr 8 min
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 scheduled this week in Japan, Thailand, Europe and America. https://youtu.be/psjFmEu11Bs
Feb 25, 2019•1 hr 3 min
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 as Brandon Rios faces Humberto Soto in Tijuana, James Degale and Chris Eubank fight in London, and A...
Feb 19, 2019•48 min
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 Montero previews the scheduled fights for this week including a ShoBox card from Kansas, Rob Brant de...
Feb 11, 2019•51 min
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's bouts featuring Gervonta Davis, Alberto Machado, Rey Vargas and Jose Carlos Ramirez.
Feb 04, 2019•50 min
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 from the judges. Last but not least, Montero reviews the rematch between Eleider Alvarez and Sergey ...
Jan 28, 2019•1 hr
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 Bryant Jennings, Manny Pacquiao over Adrien Broner, and more. Then Montero previews another PBC on ...
Jan 24, 2019•52 min
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 Broner on Showtime PPV. watch the video: https://youtu.be/X02lJ1D0l2U
Jan 15, 2019•26 min
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/y38klB5hPO8
Jan 07, 2019•55 min
