On episode 212 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero is joined by Steve Kim of ESPN to discuss all the latest news in the fight game. Later, Montero reviews the upset special TKO4 win by Robert Helenius over Adam Kownacki in Brooklyn, and Jono Carroll dominating Scott Quigg in Manchester. Next, Montero previews this weekend's schedule, including the return of Shakur Stevenson in New York.
Mar 09, 2020•1 hr 35 min
On episode 211 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero discusses a LOADED spring/summer fight schedule coming together, the continued expansion of DAZN, Roman "Chocolatito" Gonzalez scoring a huge win over Khalid Yafai, Mikey Garcia besting Jessie Vargas, a great flyweight title fight between Julio Cesar Martinez and Jay Harris, and wins by Joseph Parker and Israil Madrimov. Next, Montero previews this weekend's action: Adam Kownacki vs Robert Helenius, PBC on Fox from New Yor...
Mar 02, 2020•49 min
Legendary national radio host Dave Smith welcomes boxing writer Michael Montero back to his show to discuss the crazy excuses from Deontay Wilder, following his devastating loss against Tyson Fury, how their third bout (now official) will play out, if a fight against Anthony Joshua could be next, and how that would go. Next, they discuss Mikey Garcia getting back in the win column against Jessie Vargas, how he stacks up against the top welterweights, and if Manny Pacquiao is next.
Mar 02, 2020•23 min
On episode 210 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero gives a detailed review of Tyson Fury detonating the Deontay Wilder "Bomb Zquad", salty reaction from some fans, what's next for both men, and a preview of the Matchroom show from Texas on DAZN. https://youtu.be/LqYXu9ZnCdg
Feb 24, 2020•1 hr 37 min
The Ring and Boxing Monthly writer Michael Montero previews the rematch between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury. The giant heavyweights fought to a controversial draw back in 2018 and now look to settle the score on February 22 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The event will be broadcast on a joint PPV card from Fox (PBC) and ESPN (Top Rank). On the line are the WBC and vacant lineal/Ring heavyweight titles. https://youtu.be/d_hOyc26Yvc
Feb 19, 2020•36 min
On episode 209 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero welcomes special guest Jim Boone of 'KO Tickets' to discuss ticket sales for the Deontay Wilder vs Tyson Fury rematch this Saturday in Las Vegas. Montero also reviews wins by Ryan Garcia and Jorge Linares in California, and Caleb Plant in Nashville, then breaks down the Wilder-Fury2 bout. https://youtu.be/I629QlrlnbQ
Feb 17, 2020•1 hr 22 min
On episode 208B of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero discuss the latest news including Josh Warrington signing with Matchroom (Eddie Hearn), and previews the schedule ahead of Valentine's Day weekend. Ryan Garcia and Jorge Linares fight on a Golden Boy Promotions card on DAZN, and Caleb Plant defends his super middleweight title on a PBC on Fox card from Nashville. CALL IN! 213-267-7787 (USA) 02081-036051 (UK) https://youtu.be/7d-4nx8lyUI
Feb 12, 2020•1 hr 10 min
On episode 208A of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero discusses big ratings for Wilder-Fury rematch ads during Super Bowl LIV, wins by Kell Brook and Kid Galahad in the UK, and wins by Gary Russell Jr and - Guillermo Rigondeaux in the USA. https://youtu.be/csmdk1F7rFs
Feb 11, 2020•43 min
On episode 207B of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero talks about Gervonta Davis getting arrested for battery and then previews all of the upcoming action this weekend including a Golden Boy Promotions card tonight from California (DAZN), a Saturday Matchroom from the UK featuring Kell Brook (DAZN) and Gary Russell Jr and Guillermo Rigondeaux fighting in separate bouts on a PBC on Showtime card. https://youtu.be/Ax7xfH0x0g0
Feb 07, 2020•47 min
On episode 207A of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero talks about whataboutism nonsense from Gervonta Davis defenders after a video surfaced of his abusing a woman in public, ridiculous inconsistency from the NYSAC raping Ivan Redkach, the truth about so-called "hating" on Demetrius Andrade, media hypocrisy of YouTube fights with Logan Paul, Jake Paul, KSI and others, and fights reviews from the Superbowl week DAZN show from Miami. https://youtu.be/gx7CXgxbg2k
Feb 04, 2020•1 hr 18 min
On episode 206B of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero reviews all the upcoming action this week and weekend. Popular YouTube creators Jake Paul and AnEson Gib square off in Miami Thursday night. Also on that card, which will be broadcast on DAZN, Daniel Roman defends his unified super bantamweight titles against Murodjon Akhmadaliev, Tevin Framer defends his super featherweight belt against Joseph Diaz Jr, and Demtrius Andrade defends his middleweight strap against Luke Keel...
Jan 30, 2020•47 min
On episode 206A of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero talks about Alejandra Jimenez testing posting for banned steroid Stanozolol, plus Danny Garcia and Jarrett Hurd winning in lackluster fashion on Showtime. And we finally open up the phone lines to introduce the call-in feature to the best boxing podcast in the world! https://youtu.be/7N4cAsR2Yjc
Jan 28, 2020•59 min
On episode 205 of The neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero gives his thoughts on the UFC PPV fight between Conor McGregor and Cowboy Cerrone, Floyd Mayweather winning Fight Of The Decade and hinting a comeback, and Andy Ruiz dumping trainer Manny Robles. Next, Montero reviews the upset win by Jeison Rosario over Julian Williams in Philadelphia, and Eleider Alvarez knocking out Michael Seals in upstate New York. Then Montero previews this weekend's schedule, which includes the retu...
Jan 24, 2020•1 hr 6 min
On episode 204B of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero talks about former NFL player Antonio Brown possibly fighting Logan Paul, a monotonous presser for the Deontay Wilder vs Tyson Fury rematch in Los Angeles, and declining ratings for Claressa Shields. Next, Montero previews all of this weekend's action including a ShoBox card from Iowa, Top Rank on ESPN from Verona, New York, and Julian "JRock" Williams defending his unified junior middleweight titles in Philadelphia (PBC ...
Jan 17, 2020•48 min
On episode 204A of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero breaks down wins by Jaime Munguia, Joe Smith Jr, Jaron Ennis, Claressa Shields and Alejandra Jimenez. Montero also delves into the arguments centered around gender, race and transphobia in the growing Women's Boxing scene. https://youtu.be/SV0um2JgYY4
Jan 13, 2020•57 min
On episode 203 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero talks about Top Rank signing Josh Taylor, catches up on other news, the previews all of the upcoming action this weekend. In Atlantic City, blue chip prospect Jason "Boots" Ennis fights Bakhtiyar Eyubov Friday night. On Saturday in AC, Jesse Hart faces Josh Smith Jr in a light heavyweight bout. In San Antonio, Jaime Munguia makes his middleweight debut against Gary "Spike" O'Sullivan. https://youtu.be/-RpdgEtnVQk
Jan 10, 2020•50 min
Michael Montero of The Ring magazine gives a detailed review of the top 7 candidates for Fighter of the Decade in boxing. Montero breaks down the body of work between 2010-2019 for Floyd Mayweather, Canelo Alvarez, Manny Pacquiao, Wladimir Klitschko, Roman Gonzalez, Andre Ward and Gennady Golovkin, and explains how/why each of those fighters can be considered a FOTD candidate.
Jan 03, 2020•45 min
On episode 202 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero talks about the rematch between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury being officially announced, reviews all of action over the last couple weeks from around the world, and gives his choices for the best in boxing for the year of 2019: Fighter of the Year, Fight of the Year, and more! https://youtu.be/6-ZHb0b7Aq4
Dec 31, 2019•54 min
Michael Montero back on SB Nation Radio to talk boxing with Dave Smith. They discuss Jermell Charlo's come from behind win over Tony Harrison in LA, the melee that took place after Julio Cesar Chavez Jr retired in his bout with Daniel Jacobs in Phoenix, Teofimo Lopez's chances against Vasiliy Lomachenko, what's next in the heavyweight division, and more!
Dec 24, 2019•22 min
On episode 201B of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero talks about Canelo Alvarez vacating his WBO light heavyweight title, Adrien Broner in legal trouble once again, Mikey Garcia fighting Jessie Vargas next and the heavyweight situation in 2020 coming together. Next, Montero previews all the action coming up for the next couple of weeks. Daniel Jacobs vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr in Phoenix (surprise - Chavez missed weight!), Tony Harrison vs Jermell Charlo in California, Gervon...
Dec 20, 2019•58 min
Michael Montero returns to the "Pushing The Odds" show with Matt Perrault to discuss Terence Crawford's win over the Mean Machine, what's next for him (Shawn Porter?), Teofimo Lopez and Vasiliy Lomachenko fighting next year, Anthony Joshua helping Tyson Fury prepare for his rematch with Deontay Wilder, and more!
Dec 17, 2019•12 min
On episode 201A of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero talks about Tyson Fury leaving trainer Ben Davidson for SugarHill Steward of Detroit's famed Kronk Gym, Mikey Garcia signing with Matchroom and fighting on DAZN, top prospects Vergil Ortiz Jr and Teofimo Lopez scoring dominant knockout wins, Terence Crawford defending his welterweight title, and ESPN's Tim Bradley calling out the PBC. https://youtu.be/1TCS7d1viuc
Dec 17, 2019•55 min
Michael Montero joining the "Sport On" sports talk show on South African national radio (SAfm) to discuss Anthony Joshua's dominant unanimous decision victory over Andy Ruiz Jr in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia. Joshua avenged his TKO loss to Ruiz earlier in the year in New York city by utilizing his superior boxing skills and movement. Show Link: https://iono.fm/e/791069 Station Site: http://www.safm.co.za/sabc/home/safm
Dec 13, 2019•16 min
On episode 200B of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero goes over the latest news including lackluster viewership for the Charlo-Hogan fight, then previews all the action coming up this week including the big Top Rank on ESPN card from Madison Square Garden in New York city. Terence Crawford defends his welterweight title against the "Mean Machine" and Richard Commey defends his lightweight title against Teofimo Lopez, with the winner slated to face Vasiliy Lomachenko early ne...
Dec 13, 2019•46 min
On episode 200A of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero gives a very detailed review of Anthony Joshua's masterclass win over Andy Ruiz Jr in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia, hard truth about Ruiz's level, and the heavyweight division as a whole. Also, Montero reviews ins by Emanuel Navarrete, Jerwin Ancajas, Dillian Whyte, Filip Hrgovic, Jermall Charlo, Chris Eubank Jr, Ryosuke Iwasa, and a draw between Alexander Povetkin and Michael Hunter. https://youtu.be/u5ZUmZJ5AcA
Dec 10, 2019•52 min
On episode 199B of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero covers a bunch of news including the numbers from the Wilder-Ortiz2 PPV card last week. Then he previews all of the action lined up for this weekend including the huge rematch between heavyweights Andy Ruiz Jr and Anthony Joshua in Saudi Arabia. Also, Top Rank has a card from Mexico on ESPN+ and PBC has a card from Brooklyn on Showtime. https://youtu.be/EsjTXhjzan0
Dec 06, 2019•58 min
On episode 199A of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero discusses upset wins by Johnriel Casimero and Patrick Teixeira, Oscar Valdez getting off the canvas to score a controversial stoppage over Adam Lopez, Carl Frampton staying busy with a dominant win, Alexander Besputin beating Radzhab Butaev to win a title and Cecilia Braekhus defending her undisputed welterweight crown. https://youtu.be/9vgrSNN_woc
Dec 03, 2019•53 min
Michael Montero returns to the Dave Smith Show on SB Nation Radio to discuss Deontay Wilder's knockout win over Luis Ortiz a week ago, his upcoming rematch with Tyson Fury, and how his power stacks up against the all time greats. Smith and Montero also preview the rematch between Andy Ruiz Jr and Anthony Joshua on Dec 7 in Saudi Arabia, and what's next for Saul "Canelo" Alvarez. https://youtu.be/M0GPLmL1XPM
Dec 02, 2019•12 min
On episode 198 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero discusses the impending comeback of Floyd Mayweather, Deontay Wilder losing on the cards before knocking out Luis Ortiz in the 7th round of their rematch, Callum Smith winning a controversial decision over John Ryder, Rene Alvarado scoring an upset win over Andre Canrio, Can Xu defending his title against Manny Robles III, and wins by Brandon Figueroa and Leo Santa Cruz. Montero also takes a detailed look at Wilder's KO po...
Nov 26, 2019•1 hr 4 min
On episode 197B of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero breaks down how grossly overpriced tickets for the Deontay Wilder vs Luis Ortiz rematch are leading with abysmal ticket sales, with the MGM Grand casino in Las Vegas set to take a big loss on the event. As always, Montero previews all the upcoming action this weekend including Wilder-Ortiz2, Callum Smith vs John Ryder and Andre Cancio vs Rene Alvarado. https://youtu.be/BUZ4h1iRo9g
Nov 22, 2019•53 min
