In episode #125 of 'The Neutral Corner', Michael Montero discusses Billy Joe Saunders pulling out of the fight with Martin Murray again, Vasyl Lomachenko having surgery to repair his injured right shoulder, talk of Terence Crawford not being treated fairly by Top Rank, the return of Tyson Fury, the rematch between Leo Santa Cruz and Abner Mares on Showtime with Jermell Charlo vs Austin Trout, and Crawford challenging Jeff Horn for his welterweight title on the ESPN+ app. Watch the video on YouTu...
Jun 05, 2018•1 hr 5 min
In the review portion of episode #124 of "The Neutral Corner", Michael Montero goes over upset wins by Josh Warrington and Hekkie Budler, solid victories by Gary Russell Jr, Jerwin Ancajas and Khalid Yafai, and domination wins by Naoya and Tugstsogt "King Tug" Nyambayar, and the draw between Adonis Stevenson and Badou Jack in Toronto. Watch the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/349RoO-3Djg
May 31, 2018•46 min
In Part One of Episode #124 of "The Neutral Corner", Michael Montero goes over a ton of News & Notes including all the recent drama between Canelo Alvarez, Gennady Golovkin, and their two camps. He also discusses the continuing demise of HBO Boxing, how they are doing compared to Showtime, ESPN and other platforms, plus how streaming is changing the game. Montero also opines on president Donald Trump pardoning Jack Johnson, David Benavidez possibly moving to Top Rank, the latest idiocy from ...
May 29, 2018•1 hr 3 min
In episode #123 of 'The Neutral Corner' (part 3), Michael Montero and his brother Anthony preview two weeks of upcoming fights. On May 17th Golden Boy Promotions is back on ESPN2, on May 19th Showtime has a split-site double-header where Adonis Stevenson defends his light heavyweight tile against Badou Jack in Toronto, and Gary Russell Jr defends his featherweight title against Joseph Diaz Jr in Maryland, also Lee Selby fights Josh Warrington in Yorkshire. The following Friday the 25th, Jamie Mc...
May 17, 2018•29 min
In episode #123 of 'The Neutral Corner' (part 2), Michael Montero and his brother Anthony review all the action from last week. They start with Michael calling the Thompson Boxing card live with Beto Duran Friday night, then discuss Tony Harrison beating Ishe Smith, Devin Haney continuing to develop, Hughie Fury getting back in the win column, Vasyl Lomachenko stopping Jorge Linares, Jaime Munguia destroying Sadam Ali, Rey Vargas defending his super bantamweight title and more. Watch the video o...
May 16, 2018•35 min
In episode #123 of 'The Neutral Corner' (part 1), boxing photographer Tiffany Lam joins Michael Montero to answer questions from viewers and talk about the boxing media in the 21st century. Then, Michael's brother Anthony joins him to discuss Eddie Hearn's billion dollar deal, resigning Anthony Joshua, the new World Boxing Super Series tournament, Mikey Garcia unifying titles with Robert Easter and more! Watch the video on YouTube:
May 15, 2018•36 min
In episode #122 of 'The Neutral Corner', Michael Montero talks about Keith Thurman dumping his WBC title and rumors of Mikey Garcia being in talks with Dan White. Next, Montero reviews wins by Ryan Garcia and Gary "Spike" O'Sullivan Friday night on ESPN, Saturday's action from London where Tony Bellew destroyed David Haye, followed by Cecilia Braekus making history and Gennady Golovkin blowing out Vanes Martirosyan on HBO. Lastly, Montero previews cards on ESPN and HBO this Saturday. At Madison ...
May 08, 2018•1 hr
In episode #121 of The Neutral Corner, Michael Montero talks about the posturing from both sides of the Joshua-Wilder negotiation, Canelo Alvarez submitting a hair follicle sample that came back negative for Clenbuterol, and several fights coming together. Next, Montero reviews an upset win by Isaac Dogboe over Jessie Magdaleno, Katie Taylor unifying titles, plus wins by Jarrell Miller, Daniel Jacobs and others on Fox, ESPN and HBO cards. Last, Montero previews this week's action, with Friday an...
May 01, 2018•53 min
In episode 120 of 'The Neutral Corner', Michael Montero discusses Canelo Alvarez being suspended for 6 months, Golovkin-Martirosyan being finalized, wins by Amir Khan, Carl Frampton, Gervonta Davis, Jermall Charlo and Adrien Broner, and previews of dueling cards on HBO (Daniel Jacobs, vs Maciej Sulecki, Jarrell Miller vs Johann Duhaupas) and ESPN (Jessie Magdaleno vs Isaac Dogboe), and more! https://youtu.be/D4_eFdlIc14
Apr 24, 2018•48 min
In episode #119 of "The Neutral Corner", Michael Montero discusses a TON of News & Notes including an Oscar De La Hoya sex tape, Oleksandr Usyk injuring his elbow, delaying the fight with Murat Gassiev, more Manny Pacquiao drama, fights coming together and more. Next, Montero reviews an upset win by Cristofer Rosales over Daigo Higa, as well as wins by Francisco Vargas, Ryota Murata and others. Last, Montero reviews this week's upcoming match ups including: Amir Khan vs Phil Lo Greco, Carl F...
Apr 17, 2018•1 hr 1 min
n this special edition of 'The Neutral Corner', Michael Montero discusses the state of Anti-Doping in boxing, Hair Follicle testing, the Canelo Alvarez clenbuterol scandal, and more. Watch the video! https://youtu.be/O2RAdxOxPc8
Apr 13, 2018•37 min
In episode 118 of 'The Neutral Corner' Michael Montero talks about Canelo Alvarez withdrawing from his scheduled rematch with Gennady Golovkin, GGG still looking for an opponent and venue to May 5th, Floyd Mayweather's entourage attacked in Atlanta, big wins by Julian "J-Rock" Williams, James DeGale and Jarrett Hurd, and previews this weekend's fights including a Golden Boy card from California (ESPN2), a card from Minneapolis on Fox Sports 1, and a Sunday card from Japan (ESPN2) featuring Ryota...
Apr 10, 2018•47 min
In episode #117 of 'The Neutral Corner', Michael Montero discusses the Manny Pacquiao vs Lucas Matthysse fight being announced, more Canelo favoritism from the WBC, Keith Thurman wasting everyone's time and more news and notes. Next, he reviews Anthony Joshua winning a decision over Joseph Parker to unify heavyweight titles, and Alexander Povetkin stopping David Price with a highlight reel knockout. Then Montero previews the entire card headlined by the Erislandy Lara vs Jarrett Hurd junior midd...
Apr 03, 2018•54 min
In episode #116 of The Neutral Corner, Michael Montero talks about Canelo Alvarez being temporarily suspended by the Nevada State Athletic Commission, reviews wins by Ryan Garcia, Tyron Zeuge and Dillian Whyte, then previews the entire card headlined by Anthony Joshua and Joseph Parker unifying their heavyweight titles in Cardiff, Wales Saturday. Watch the episode on youtube! https://youtu.be/glaZ3ULppWs
Mar 27, 2018•48 min
In episode #115 of "The Neutral Corner", Michael Montero discusses ratings for recent bouts, the spring schedule coming together, and a little Anthony Joshua vs Deontay Wilder rant. Next, Montero previews wins by Jose Carlos Ramirez, Oleksandr Gvozdyk, Michael Conlan, and Felix Verdejo suffering his first professional loss by knockout. Last, Montero previews the Dillian Whyte vs Lucas Browne heavyweight match picked up by HBO. Watch the video!!! https://youtu.be/lzRRxyLOPGg
Mar 20, 2018•52 min
In episode #114 of 'The Neutral Corner', Michael Montero discusses upcoming fight rumors and addresses accusations of double standards related to different PEDs testing cases (Canelo Alvarez, Alexander Povetkin, Floyd Mayweather, Lucas Browne). Next, he reviews wins by Azat Hovhannisyan, Regis Prograis, Oscar Valdez and Mikey Garcia. Last, he previews another Top Rank on ESPN card this Saturday from Madison Square Garden in New York City featuring Felix Verdejo, Oleksandr Gvozdyk and in the main...
Mar 13, 2018•1 hr 8 min
In this episode of The Neutral Corner, Michael Montero talks about Canelo Alvarez testing positive for Clenbuterol, Luis Nery suspended by the WBC, Jessie Vargas stepping in for Omar Figueroa to face Adrien Broner and Manny Pacquiao turning down Mike Alvarado. Next, Montero reviews wins by Deontay Wilder, Dmitry Bivol and Sergey Garcia, then previews the Sergey Lipinets vs Mikey Garcia (Showtime) and Oscar Valdez vs Scott Quigg (ESPN) cards, and more! Watch the video: https://youtu.be/n9ctXEiZ0C...
Mar 06, 2018•1 hr 9 min
In episode #112 of "The Neutral Corner" Michael Montero discusses the Linares-Lomachenko fight being dead (and who's to blame), review two weeks of fights from all over the world, then previews this week's action: - Luis Nery vs Shinsuke Yamanaka (rematch) - Kell Brook vs Siarhei Rabchanka - Andre Dirrell vs Jose Uzcategui (rematch) - Deontay Wilder vs Luis Ortiz - Dmitry Bivol vs Sullivan Barrera - Sergey Kovalev vs Igor Mikhalkin
Feb 27, 2018•1 hr 11 min
In episode #111 of 'The Neutral Corner', Michael Montero discusses the rumors of a fight between Manny Pacquiao and Mike Alvarado, and how the Canelo-GGG2 replay on May 12th might push a fight between Jorge Linares and Vasyl Lomachenko back. Next, Montero previews two weeks of upcoming bouts including George Groves vs Chris Eubank Jr, Devon Alexander vs Victor Ortiz, Danny Garcia vs Brandon Rios, Callum Smith vs Juergen Braehmer, and a complete breakdown of the entire "Superfly 2" card in Los An...
Feb 14, 2018•56 min
In episode #110 of The Neutral Corner, Michael Montero talks about Floyd Mayweather's MMA videos on social media, Canelo-Golovkin rematch venue possibilities, upcoming fights and more strange rulings from the WBA. Next, Montero reviews all the action from last week including cards from ShowBox, O2 Arena in London, a Top Rank on ESPN card from Corpus Christi, Texas, another great World Boxing Super Series production from Sochi, Russia, and action from Okinawa, Japan. Murat Gassiev, Gilberto Ramir...
Feb 07, 2018•51 min
In episode #109 of "The Neutral Corner", Michael Montero breaks down the Canelo-Golovkin rematch and Showtime/PBC's loaded spring schedule being announced, reviews wins by Oleksandr Usyk in Latvia and Jorge Linares and Lucas Matthysse in Los Angeles, then previews all of this week's action including a Friday night ShoBox card, a Matchroom card from London, a Top Rank on ESPN card from Texas, and the World Boxing Super Series cruiserweight semifinal from Russia, Murat Gassiev vs. Yunier Dorticos....
Jan 30, 2018•51 min
In episode #108 of 'The Neutral Corner', Michael Montero talks about rumors of a fight between Manny Pacquiao and Vasyl Lomachenko, the return of "The Contender", and several fights coming together in the spring including two heavyweight championship bouts in March. Next, Montero reviews a very impressive win by Errol Spence and a not so impressive win by Robert Easter in Brooklyn on Showtime last Saturday. Lastly, Montero previews the World Boxing Super Series semi-finals match up between Oleks...
Jan 23, 2018•43 min
In episode #107 of The Neutral Corner, Michael Montero goes over a ton of news and notes including Dana White beefing with everyone, upcoming fights: Dillian Whyte vs Lucas Browne, Anthony Joshua vs Joseph Parker, Jeff Horn vs Terence Crawford, Amir Khan signing a 3 fight deal with Eddie Hearn, Naoya Inoue moving up in weight, and more craziness from the WBC. Lastly, Montero previews the first title defense by Errol Spence against Lamont Peterson at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Showtime. Watch...
Jan 15, 2018•33 min
In episode 106 of The Neutral Corner, Michael Montero responds to endless accusations of bias against Premier Boxing Champions, and looks at the loaded schedule for early 2018. Next, he reviews wins by Jeff Horn in Australia, Alexander Povetkin in Russia, John Molina and Jessie Vargas in California, and Billy Joe Saunders in Canada. Also, a quick preview of scheduled bouts to close out a great year in boxing including Naoya Inoue and other action from Japan. Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be...
Dec 19, 2017•47 min
In this episode of The Neutral Corner, Michael Montero talks about new hall of fame class inductees Erik Morales, WInky Wight and Vitali Klitschko, reviews an upset win for Jean Pascal over Ahmed Elbiali, Luis Ortiz back in the ring and calling out Deontay Wilder, Caleb Truax scoring a huge upset over James DeGale, wins by Lee Selby, Francisco Vargas and Kenichi Ogawa, Miguel Roman sending Orlando Salido into retirement, and Vasyl Lomachenko outclassing Guillermo Rigondeaux, who shamelessly quit...
Dec 12, 2017•53 min
In episode #104 of "The Neutral Corner", Michael Montero discusses news involving Manny Pacquiao, Deontay Wilder and Anthony Joshua, as well as the WBC. Next, he reviews wins by Lamont Roach, Rey Vargas and Sadam Ali, who upset Miguel Cotto in his farewell bout at Madison Square Garden. Then, Montero previews another FoxSports1 card, a Frank Warren card from London featuring Lee Selby, James DeGale, Anthony Yarde and Daniel Dubois, an interesting HBO card from Mandalay Bay headlining by Orlando ...
Dec 05, 2017•56 min
In this episode of The Neutral Corner, Michael Montero talks about another David Haye injury, the early 2018 schedule coming together, reviews of all the action around the world over the last two weeks including wins by Carl Frampton, Jerwin Ancajas, Sullivan Barrera and Sergey Kovalev, plus a preview of the Miguel Cotto vs Sadam Ali card from Madison Square Garden in New York. Watch it on YouTube! https://youtu.be/u5-4Nfi6KI8
Nov 29, 2017•58 min
In this episode of The Neutral Corner (part 2), Michael Montero previews two weeks worth of upcoming action from around the world. 11/16: Golden Boy boxing on ESPN2 from Cancun, Mexico 11/17: PBC on FS1 featuring Anthony DIrrell, Flint, MI, USA 11/18: Carl Frampton vs Horacio Garcia, Belfast, Northern Ireland 11/18: Julian Williams vs Ishe Smith, Las Vegas, USA 11/21: PBC on FS1, return of Devon Alexander 11/24: Chayaphon Moonsri vs Tatsuya Fukuhara, Thailand 11/25: Sergey Kovalev vs Vyacheslav ...
Nov 16, 2017•23 min
In this episode of The Neutral Corner (part 1), Michael Montero talks about Dana White getting into boxing, Mikey Garcia turning down a fight with Jorge Linares, and more madness from the WBC. Next, Montero reviews wins by Josh Taylor in Scotland and Liam Smith squeaking by Liam Williams in their entertaining rematch, as well as all the action from Fresno, California as Jose Carlos Ramirez and Artur Beterbiev both won on ESPN. Also, Michael reviews all the action from Uniondale, New York as Dani...
Nov 15, 2017•58 min
In this episode of The Neutral Corner, Michael Montero goes over WBC rulings on Luis Nery's recent positive VADA test, a mini-tournament at junior welterweight, and Alexander Povetkin about to be Joseph Parker's mandatory for the WBO heavyweight title. Next, Montero reviews wins by Dmitry Bivol in Monte Carlo on HBO, and Sergey Lipinents, Shawn Porter and Deontay Wilder in Brooklyn on Showtime. Then Montero previews a Friday night Showbox card from Cleveland, the rematch between Liam Smith and L...
Nov 08, 2017•56 min
