Michael Montero joins national sports radio legend Dave Smith to talk boxing on the SportsMap Radio Network, and The Mightier 1090AM. They discuss Terence Crawford's win over Shawn Porter, Canelo's next fight at cruiserweight against Ilunga Makabu, the new "bridgerweight" division, the heavyweights and more.
On episode 291 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero gives a detailed review of Terence Crawford's TKO10 win over Shawn Porter last Saturday in Las Vegas. Montero also covers the latest news and preview this week's schedule. In New York, Teofimo Lopez defends his undisputed lightweight championship against George Kambosos Jr. In Las Vegas, Stephen Fulton and Brandon Figueroa unify junior featherweight title. https://youtu.be/kmkkYq9ZuUA
Let's take one last look at the welterweight showdown between Terence Crawford and Shawn Porter before they go to work in Las Vegas tomorrow night on ESPN+ PPV. PHONES: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +442081036051 (UK) https://youtu.be/IFRq1AqL0pw
On episode 290 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero reviews all the action from around the world last week. Kiko Martinez and Alycia Baumgardner scored upset knockout wins in England, the Benavidez brothers both won in Phoenix (although Jose needed help from the judges), and Jaime Munguia pounded out a unanimous decision win against Gabe Rosado in California. Montero also reviews this week's schedule which includes a big welterweight showdown between Terence Crawford and Sh...
Reports indicate that the Canelo vs Plant Showtime PPV broadcast did over 800K total buys, generating more than $70M in gross revenue. Many American fans and media members, particularly those cozy with PBC, are claiming it was the Plant/Haymon/PBC side that sold the fight. Whereas most in the fight community recognize it was Canelo who drew the commercial success of the event. Nonetheless, the debate continues to play out over social media. For what it's worth, Canelo's PPV fights with Gennady G...
On episode 289 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero gives a detailed review of the super middleweight showdown between Canelo Alvarez and Caleb Plant. Canelo beat plant by knockout in the eleventh round, unifying all of the titles at 168-pounds. Montero also previews this week's schedule, which includes cards on Showtime and DAZN. https://youtu.be/rXpHbM0pDzg
One last preview of the undisputed super middleweight championship fight between Saul "Canelo" Alvarez and Caleb Plant. Does the American have a chance? The odds heavily favor the Mexican to make history on Saturday, November in Las Vegas. https://youtu.be/46PzZs7rzk0
On episode 288 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero reviews a bunch of news: Claressa Shields takes her first pro loss, Rolly Romero faces sexual assault charges, Jake Paul adds Hasbulla to the team, and more. Montero also reviews statement wins by Jaron Ennis and Jose Zepeda, then previews the big match up this Saturday in Las Vegas. Canelo Alvarez faces Caleb Plant in a complete super middleweight title unification. https://youtu.be/a8CZE1QhuyY
On episode 287 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero is joined by fellow writer Luke G. Williams, who just wrote an autobiography on former heavyweight contender Ike Ibeabuchi. Afterwards, Montero reviews Shakur Stevenson dominating Jamel Herring in Atlanta, and previews all of this week's match-ups. https://youtu.be/0Cobtr6nnns
It's Friday... the weekend is here... let's chat about the fights! Jamel Herring and Shakur Stevenson are ready to go toe to toe in Atlanta, where the Braves will be playing the Dodgers in game six of the NLCS on the same night. Also, Rolly Romero likes to wear fur coats when it's hot outside. https://youtu.be/N1jBvJ_y868
On episode 286 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero gives some real talk on the career of Mikey Garcia, which he argues was carefully crafted with smoke and mirrors. Garcia lost to Sandor Martin last weekend in California. Montero also reviews wins by Emanuel Navarrete, Mairis Briedis, Hughie Fury, Chris Eubank, Savannah Marshall and Jonatan Gonzalez. Last but not least, Montero previews the 130-pound showdown between Jamel Herring and Shakur Stevenson in Atlanta, which he ...
On episode 285 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero reviews all the action from Las Vegas last weekend. In an action-packed heavyweight grudge match that featured five knockdowns, Tyson Fury beat down and stopped Deontay Wilder once again to defend his RING/WBC titles. Montero also previews a busy schedule this weekend, including a Friday card from Top Rank featuring Emmanuel Navarrete against Joet Gonzalez. https://youtu.be/PBb5lIw-4Fw
Let's talk it over one last time before he big heavyweight fight tomorrow night! Defending champion Tyson Fury weighed in at 277 pounds at today's weigh-in. Meanwhile, Deontay Wilder came in at 238. Fans are split on who will win the third fight between the bitter rivals. https://youtu.be/STAxGBY5vgE
Michael Montero joins the "Afternoons with Staffy” show with Mark Stafford on SENZ, New Zealand’s number one sports radio station. The show is broadcast across the country as well as around the world via the SEN app. Stafford and Montero discuss the upcoming third fight between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder on Saturday, October 9 in Las Vegas. Mark Stafford is an accomplished broadcaster and former book maker who comes across to listeners as the everyday man. Never shy of an opinion or a thought...
On episode 284 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero gives his thoughts on Triller wanting out of the IBF-mandated lightweight title fight between Teofimo Lopez and George Kambosos. Neither man has been in the ring for a year now and the situation is a complete disaster. Next, Montero does a complete review of the Fury-Wilder3 PPV card, which features some entertaining heavyweight fights on the undercard. Fury dominated and stopped Wilder in their rematch last year. Will any...
On episode 283 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero eats crow for his Joshua vs Usyk fight prediction. He'll be joined by guests who called the Usyk victory, and Montero will break down the historical significance of the Ukrainian's achievement. Where does Usyk rate pound for pound? Does he deserve the top spot, or is Canelo Alvarez still number one? https://youtu.be/r8qah3O-wPc
On episode 282 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero gives his prediction for the title fight between Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk in London. Montero also talks about his amateur fight in Atlanta, which he won by unanimous decision, the Canelo vs Plant fight going to Showtime, Crawford vs Porter being official, and more. https://youtu.be/_g3DkzIoxF4
I just wanted to take a few minutes to give a heartfelt THANK YOU to all of you for your support. Last night, there was a TON of pressure on me. But I pushed through it and got the win. It wasn't pretty, I could have fought better, but I got the W for myself, for all of you, and for my brother Anthony. I felt so much love from so many different people. Once again, I just want to show my gratitude. https://youtu.be/PVFQCPm8ny4
On episode 281 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero catches up on two weeks of news of notes and wins by Katie Taylor, Conor Benn, Filip Hrgovic, Tony Yoka and Oscar Valdez, as well as the Triller circus show that ended with Evander Holyfield being embarrassed in Florida. Also, Montero previews his upcoming fight this Thursday, September 16. He will be headlining a charity event in Atlanta, that will be streamed live on the WBC LIVE Channel! https://youtu.be/6h8CREps1ZY
Oscar Valdez tested positive for banned substance Phentermine but will fight tonight anyway, COVID continues to KO the fight schedule, and Michael Montero steps into the ring next Thursday, September 16 in Atlanta. BUY THE PPV FOR MIKE'S FIGHT HERE: PPV for my fight: https://wbc.vivetv.network/events/sept-2021/atlanta-corporate-fight-night/
On episode 280 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero reviews Jake Paul's split decision win over Tyron Woodley in Cleveland, Ohio, and reviews this weekend's rematch between Mauricio Lara and Josh Warrington in England. https://youtu.be/tIh46Ry0J8k
The World Boxing Association (WBA) has eliminated all of their "interim" titles. There are 10 current "interim champions" who will now become mandatory challengers tot he "regular" titleholders. Michael Montero gives his thoughts on the WBA promising to clean up their act. He also speaks on the legacy and impact of Manny Pacquiao, who may have fought his last professional bout last Saturday against Yordenis Ugas. https://youtu.be/wplWeVlRx44
On episode 279 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero gives his thoughts on late replacement Yordenis Ugas beating Manny Pacquiao by unanimous decision in Las Vegas. Many are speculating that it may have been the Filipino legend's last time in the ring. Montero also previews the upcoming fight between Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley. https://youtu.be/pJmT3f9x2-8
Let's take one more look at the welterweight title fight between Manny Pacquiao and Yordenis Ugas before the opening bell. Some bookmakers have Pacquiao as high as a -430 betting favorite (Ugas +300), some have it tighter (-370 and +240). The over/under is currently at 10.5 rounds. So how should you bet? Will this fight go the distance or could there be a stoppage? Will Manny "get old" against Ugas? https://youtu.be/1XhDDtoj8ac
Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +442081036051 (UK) On episode 278 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero talks about more fight postponements, disciplinary action from the WBA, and wins by Joshua Buatsi, Joshua Franco, John Riel Casimero and Vergil Ortiz Jr. He also does a full review of the PPV card headlined by the Manny Pacquiao vs Yordenis Ugas welterweight title bout. https://youtu.be/cGY5FJcut6M
On episode 277 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero dives into another ROBBERY in the sport. Last Saturday, in the co-main of a PBC on Fox broadcast, Gabriel Maestre scored a unanimous decision win over Mykal Fox for a third-tier WBA welterweight title. Problem is, Fox dominated Masetre throughout the fight, even dropping him in the second round... After ranting on the corruption of the WBA and the PBC, Montero reviews this week's schedule. The best match up of the weekend ...
On episode 276 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero catches up on the upcoming fight schedule and briefly talks Olympic boxing from Tokyo. Montero also reviews upset wins by Jonathan Rice in New Jersey and Leigh Wood in England. He also does a full review of the schedule this week, which includes fight cards on Fite TV, ESPN+ and DAZN, and takes your calls. https://youtu.be/9oTuMEQs_50
PHONES: 213-267-7787 (USA), +442081036051 (UK) Let's chop up the soap opera surrounding the stalemate between Canelo Alvarez and Caleb Plant (PBC), and where Dmitry Bivol fits into the mix. Will Alvarez fight on September 18? Or will this be the third year in a row where Canelo does not fight on the weekend of Mexican Independence Day? https://youtu.be/Jv7QO71a6bg
On episode 275 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero talks about the proposed fight between Canelo Álvarez and Caleb Plant for September 18 in Las Vegas, which would unify all the super middleweight world titles. Montero also reviews a big win by Joe Joyce in London and previews this week's schedule, which includes a PBC card on Showtime and a Matchroom card on DAZN. https://youtu.be/YRdTs6QEotM
On episode 274 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero gives his thoughts on the controversial draw between Jermell Charlo and Brian Castaño last Saturday night in San Antonio, Texas. Most fans and media felt that the Argentinian fighter had done enough to earn the victory in the PBC on Showtime headliner. Later, Montero previews the heavyweight match up between Joe Joyce and Carlos Takam. https://youtu.be/cYINy2BUpsI
