Let's take one last look at the Charlo vs Castaño matchup (post weigh-in) before they go to battle tomorrow night in San Antonio, Texas. https://youtu.be/bBK4r_wAsbQ
On episode 273 of The neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero talks about Italy beating England in the Euro Cup final, the third fight between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder being postponed due to COVID, and the Davis vs Barrios PPV card having lackluster sales. Next, Montero reviews recent wins by Chris Colbert, Timothy Tszyu, Gilberto Ramirez and Joseph Diaz Jr. Lastly, he previews this week's schedule. On Saturday, Jermell Charlo and Brian Castaño unify all of the junior middleweig...
Tyson Fury was scheduled to face Deontay Wilder for the third time on Saturday, July 24 in Las Vegas. However, just weeks before the fight, Fury's side announced that the defending champion tested positive for COVID-19 virus, postponing the fight until October. https://youtu.be/NVdfbJw-HA4
Michael Montero goes over the differences in drug testing programs (commission testing, the WBC program, and full VADA), the latest news and notes and last-minute previews for this weekend's fights. https://youtu.be/qmt5xykpxiI
On episode 272 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero reviews wins by Vasiliy Lomachenko in Las Vegas, Gervonta Davis in Atlanta, and Julio Cesar Martinez in Mexico. Next, Montero previews the upcoming schedule. Undefeated junior lightweight prospect Chris Colbert faces Tugstsogt Nyambayar in Los Angeles on Saturday, July 3. The fight headlines a PBC on Showtime broadcast. The following Wednesday, Tim Tszyu fights Michael Zerafa in Australia. https://youtu.be/pfSzmZ1e6bA
On episode 271 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero catches up on the latest news. The lightweight championship fight between Teofimo Lopez and George Kambosos has been postponed due to Lopez testing positive for COVID-19. Montero also reviews wins by Naoya Inoue, Jermall Charlo and Jaime Munguia, and upsets by Gabriel Rosado and Anderson Silva. Last, Montero previews this week's schedule. Vasiliy Lomachenko returns to fight Masayoshi Nakatani (ESPN+), Gervonta Davis faces ...
On episode 270 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero is joined by promoter and former fighter Terri "The Boss" Moss, who runs Buckhead Fight Club in Atlanta, Georgia. On Saturday, June 19, Moss is putting on a card featuring former junior middleweight titleholder Yuri Foreman, and prospects Floyd Schofield and Abel Aparicio, all of whom join TNC 270 as well. Montero previews a weekend schedule LOADED with action. Teofimo Lopez defends his lightweight championship against Geo...
On episode 269 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero returns after a one week hiatus. Montero reviews the latest news, including Jean Pascal testing positive for multiple PEDS, reviews recent wins by Nonito Donaire and Devin Haney, gives his thoughts on the exhibition between Floyd Mayweather and Logan Paul, and previews this week's schedule. This Saturday, Shakur Stevenson faces Jeremiah Nakathila in Las Vegas. https://youtu.be/N0OJfjfGdvg
You asked them - now I'm answering them. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/bUrAHIf8zic
On episode 268 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero talks about the great junior welterweight unification fight between Josh Taylor and Jose Carlos Ramirez, which the Scotsman won by unanimous decision. Also, Manny Pacquiao will be fighting Errol Spence Jr on Fox PPV August 21. This weekend, Devin Haney faces Jorge Linares on DAZN and Nordine Oubaali fights Nonito Donaire on Showtime.
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, and does a detailed preview of the junior welterweight unification match between Josh Taylor and Jose ...
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 the RING, WBC, WBA and WBO super middleweight titles. After the bout, social media blew up with a...
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 not least, Montero gives a full preview of the fight between Canelo Alvarez and Billy Joe Saunders thi...
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. Dereck Chisora faces Joseph Parker in London on DAZN, while Andy Ruiz fights Chris Arreola in Los Ange...
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 Rank on ESPN card this Saturday, where Emanuel Navarrete faces Christopher Diaz. https://youtu.be/6q...
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 MMA star Ben Askren in Atlanta, Demetrius Andrade faces Liam Williams in Florida and Tony Harrison f...
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 ESPN, Oklahoma, Jaron Ennis faces his toughest test to date against Sergey Lipinets on Showtime, and ...
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 schedule, including Jamel Herring facing Carl Frampton in Dubai (ESPN+). https://youtu.be/ZdvE8vsnK...
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 narrative of African-American fighters being avoided is an old, outdated one. https://youtu.be/vtWnp1s...
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 highly anticipated rematch between Alexander Povetkin and Dillian Whyte. https://youtu.be/2mC_EpNcM...
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 the event. Last, Montero previews this week's schedule, featuring a great all-Texas showdown between...
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 downtown Dallas. The fight headlines a great triple-header from Matchroom Boxing that will be broadcast ...
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" Francisco Estrada and Roman "Chocolatito" Gonzalez in Dallas, Texas. https://youtu.be/19znvtIacOQ
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 destruction of Avni Yildirim at the hands of Saul "Canelo" Alvarez in Miami (which Montero covered ringside fo...
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 Showtime. Montero also previews the Matchroom card in Miami this Saturday, featuring Saul "Canelo" Al...
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/4HA3aNAi1eA
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, Montero previews this week's loaded schedule. Adrien Broner returns to action, Josh Kelly steps up in o...
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 preview, there are three major fight cards this weekend to preview. Josh Warrington fights Mauricio Lara ...
