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 Shields headlining an all-female PPV card and Sergey Kovalev testing positive for PEDS. Last but not lea...
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 Garcia prove himself? Is Ioka pound for pound? https://youtu.be/B_I5tESC1C0
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) in Tokyo, and Ryan Garcia (20-0, 17KO) vs. Luke Campbell (20-3) in Dallas, Texas on DAZN. https://you...
What did we learn last weekend? Both Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin won big, will they fight for a third time in 2021? Is Alvarez #1 pound for pound right now? The IBHOF class of 2021 was announced, why didn't Miguel Cotto and James Toney get in? https://youtu.be/JVgWipGyE3k
On episode 248 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero goes on a quick rant on inept judges, then reviews the come from behind win by Masayoshi Nakatani over Felix Verdejo, Anthony Joshua stopping Kubrat Pulev, and Shakur Stevenson and Chris Colbert scoring dominant wins in showcase bouts. Next, Montero previews a loaded schedule for the week. Tim Tszyu fights in Australia on Wednesday, Charles Conwell fights in Los Angles on Thursday, Gennady Golovkin returns to the ring in F...
Michael Montero joins former DAZN producer Jim Rodriguez on the Miami, Florida "Onside Radio" show to discuss the Anthony Joshua vs Kubrat Pulev fight, the heavyweight division, Tyson vs Jones, the health of boxing among mainstream sports and more.
On episode 247 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero is joined by welterweight prospect Keon Papillion and his father/manager Jason, who was a former professional fighter himself. Next, Montero gives his thoughts on the announcement that Floyd Mayweather will be fighting Logan Paul in February, Claressa Shields planning a move into MMA and Jarrell Miller finally being suspended by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. Montero also reviews wins by Billy Joe Saunders, Errol Sp...
It's Friday, time for some REAL TALK on the latest topics in boxing. The Tyson-Jones PPV card sold more than all of other the post-quarantine PPV cards combined - what does that mean for the sport? Many proponents of Women's Boxing continue to push an "unequal pay" and "unequal opportunity" narrative in comparison to Men's Boxing - are they correct, or is it nonsense? Who will win the PPV showdown between Errol Spence Jr and Danny Garcia? Watch, listen, have a beer and call in to discuss with Mi...
On episode 246 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero covers all the latest news and notes, including a loaded December schedule, reviews the "draw" between Mike Tyson and Roy Jones on Triller, Joe Joyce stopping Daniel Dubois in London, Chayaphon Moonsri losing his "0" in Thailand and Daniel Jacobs and Gabriel Rosado stinking the joint out in Florida. Next, Montero previews the Fox PPV card headlined by Errol Spence vs Danny Garcia, takes calls from the listeners, and more. ...
Anthony, you were more than a brother to us, you were a best friend. It's impossible to imagine life without you, but we carry on remembering the countless ways you touched our lives. The laughs, the talks, the finishing of each other's sentences, the way your smile lit up a room... the decades of memories we shared together. We love you so much bro, and we miss you already. https://youtu.be/RnHOHzM5GpU
On episode 244 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero gives his thoughts on the split between Canelo Alvarez, Golden Boy Promotions and DAZN. Montero also breaks down the PPV numbers for the Gervonta Davis vs Leo Santa Cruz card, and positive COVID tests for Alexander Povetkin and Miguel Berchelt. Next, he reviews wins by Luis Ortiz and Devin Haney on a weekend of lackluster fights, then previews the action coming up this weekend. Terence Crawford takes on Kell Brook in Las V...
On episode 243 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero is joined by former world champion and current fight promoter Christy Martin, a pioneer in women's boxing. Montero discusses the latest from Deontay Wilder, who is accusing Tyson Fury and his own team of cheating in his loss to Fury earlier this year. Montero also reviews wins by Jaime Munguia, Oleksandr Usyk, Naoya Inoue and Gervonta Davis last weekend. This schedule this week includes a PBC on Fox card from Los Angeles (...
On episode 242 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero is joined by award-winning artist Richard T. Slone, whose artwork has been used for several Ring magazine covers. Montero also reviews the Fight of the Year contender between Juan Francisco Estrada and Carlos Cuadras in Mexico, wins by Roman Gonzalez and Julio Cesar Martinez, and the PBC on Showtime card in Connecticut. He also previews a loaded weekend schedule: Oleksandr Usyk vs Dereck Chisora on DAZN, Naoya Inoue vs Jas...
On episode 241 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero gives his thoughts on Teofimo Lopez scoring an upset win over Vasiliy Lomachenko and the immediate fall out on social media. Montero also reviews the latest news and fight announcements, then previews this week's schedule. Sergey Lipinets fights Custio Clayton on Showtime and Juan Francisco Estrada rematches Carlos Cuadras on DAZN. https://youtu.be/3v8Sx9Pcark
Let's talk Lomachenko vs Lopez! Get in on the chat before Vasiliy Lomachenko and Teofimo Lopez hit the scales in Las Vegas. The biggest match up of 2020 is almost here fight fans!! (recorded lived on Friday Oct. 16 just before the weigh-ins) https://youtu.be/GytwRxlPHAQ
On episode 240 of The Neutral Corner, host Michael Montero is joined by lightweight contender Diego Magdaleno, who fights on the upcoming Showtime PPV card headlined by Gervonta Davis and Leo Santa Cruz. Montero also covers the latest news and rumors including Tyson Fury forgoing the third fight with Deontay Wilder and will have a homecoming defense in the UK instead, probably in December. Montero also previews wins by Charles Conwell, Emanuel Navarrete, David Lemieux and Liam Williams, then pre...
On episode 239 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero covers a bunch of breaking news and notes on the fight scene. Deontay Wilder fired his longtime trainer (and former boxing champion) Mark Breland, Canelo Alvarez has refiled his lawsuit against Oscar De La Hoya and DAZN, numbers for the Charlo doubleheader PPV show are coming in, and Sergey Kovalev has received three years probation for an alleged assault of a woman and her dog. Montero also reviews the Fight Of The Year b...
Vasyl Lomachenko (14-1, 10 KOs) and Teofimo Lopez (15-0, 12 KOs) will fight on October 17 in Las Vegas to determine the legitimate, undisputed lightweight champion of the world. Michael Montero breaks down the numbers, intangibles and x-factors behind the match up, including the WBC "franchise" nonsense, the pound for pound debate, ESPN versus PPV, who will win, and how. Don't place your bets until you watch/listen to this breakdown!
On episode 238 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero is joined by ring announcer and fight commentator Ray Flores to discuss the big Charlo Doubleheader on Showtime PPV last Saturday. Are the Charlos pound for pound now? Montero also reviews wins by Jermall Charlo, Jermall Charlo, Josh Taylor, Mairis Briedis, and others, then previews this week's schedule, including fight cards on ESPN+ and FS1. https://youtu.be/phQMqgaVpUY
On episode 237 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero goes over the fall fight schedule, including the return of Terence Crawford and the third fight between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder. Next, Montero reviews wins by Erickson Lubin, Jaron Ennis, Jose Pedraza and others. And last but not least, a detailed preview of the Charlo doubleheader of Showtime PPV. Jermall Charlo fights Sergiy Derevyanchenko while Jermell Charlo fights Jeison Rosario. The undercard features Daniel Ro...
On episode 236 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero is joined by Irish featherweight prospect Michael Conlan (14-0, 8 KOs), who famously raised his middle finger to the judges in protest to being robbed at the 2016 Rio Olympics Games. Montero also gives further insight on Canelo Alvarez lawsuit being dsmissed by a US ccourt, the $75 price tag for the Charlo PPV double header, plus the Briedis vs Dorticos and Lomachenko vs Lopez fight being officially announced. He also revi...
Mexican boxing star Saul "Canelo" Alvarez has filed a lawsuit against sports streaming platform DAZN and his longtime promoter, Golden Boy Promotions. Alvarez, who is yet to fight in 2020, is claiming $280 in damages. Who is at fault? Is it 100% on DAZN, or does Golden Boy and/or Canelo himself share in the blame? Let's discuss! https://youtu.be/uR_GPScN9OE
On episode 235 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero is joined by trainer Stephen "Breadman" Edwards. Montero reviews a dominant victory over Jeff Horn by Tim Tszyu, Jose Ramirez squeaking by Victor Postol, another PBC on Fox sparring session, and Daniel Dubois staying busy with another stoppage win. A full review of this week's fight schedule follows, as Jamel Herring defends his junior lightweight title against Jonathan Oquendo on ESPN+.
Michael Montero back on the Dave Smith Show (Sports Map Radio, The Mightier 1090AM) discussing the latest news and notes in the boxing world. Montero and Smith talk about Alexander Povetkin's big KO over Dillian Whyte, when to expect the third fight between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder, comebacks for Mike Tyson and Oscar De La Hoya, Lomachenko vs Lopez, what's next for Canelo, and more.
On episode 234 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero is joined by Showtime Commentator and former junior middleweight title holder Raúl Márquez. They discuss his beef with Oscar De La Hoya, being part of the 1992 Olympic team, working at Showtime, his sons boxing as amateurs and more. Next, Montero reviews Alexander Povetkin scoring a dramatic, come from behind, knockout over Dillian Whyte, Katie Taylor out-boxing Delfine Persoon in their rematch, Joe Smith Jr dominating Ele...
On episode 233 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero is joined by newly crowned undisputed welterweight women's champion Jessica McCaskill and her trainer Rick Ramos to discuss their victory over Cecilia Brækhus, last Saturday night in Tulsa. Montero also discusses the concessions made to finally get the deal between Vasiliy Lomachenko and Teofimo Lopez completed and more news and notes. He also reviews all the action from last week and previews this week's schedule. https:/...
On episode 232 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero is joined by Angel and Chavez Barrientes; the 18-year-old twins recently turned pro and are ready to take the boxing world by storm. Next, Montero gives hot takes on the less than spectacular PBC on Fox fight schedule that was just announced, and the latest news and notes. Montero also reviews wins by Jamal James and David Morrell in Los Angles, then previews the scheduled action for this week. This Saturday, Matchroom USA...
On episode 231 of The Neutral Corner Boxing Podcast, host Michael Montero talks about a stall in the Lomachenko vs Lopez negotiations, Spence vs Garcia being formally announced, and Showtime firing Paulie Malignaggi. Montero also reviews wins by Srisaket Sor Rungvisai, Ted Chessman and Angelo Leo.
