According to unverified reports, the PPV fight between Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia sold more than one million units. What does this mean for the future of American boxing in terms of how fighters will be branded and marketed? How can social media be used to create demand in the PPV market going forward? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrwbYahMlkc
Gervonta "Tank" Davis dropped Ryan Garcia twice, scoring a KO7 win last night in Las Vegas. Is Tank the new face of American boxing? Michael Montero gives his views on the fight, the aftermath and what to expect in the future from both fighters. https://youtu.be/vZo5II3y3qA
Michael Montero analyzes the fight between Gervonta "Tank" Davis and Ryan "KingRy" Garcia, which takes place this Saturday night in Las Vegas. The bout will be available on DAZN and Showtime PPV. Who wins the fight? And what happens to the winner and the loser afterwards? https://youtu.be/Zj9DBkA5fSc
Michael Montero gives his immediate thoughts on the heavyweight fight between Zhilei Zhang and Joe Joyce that took place tonight in London. Zhang (25-1-1, 20 KOs) scored the sixth-round stoppage to claim an interim title belt, handing Joyce his first loss as a pro. Is Zhang ready for the elite? Can Joyce rebound from this defeat? Montero breaks it all down. https://youtu.be/B2polvjB96A
Sometimes in life, we need to take a break and reevaluate things. Boxing is a sport that takes but rarely gives back, is loved but rarely loves back. Right now, I just need to unplug from the Boxing Matrix and recharge my batteries. I hope you all understand. https://youtu.be/wqQjqz4ZAJo
Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) On episode 349 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero gives his opinion on DAZN increasing their subscription price yet again. He also reviews knockout wins by Mauricio Lara over Leigh Wood in England and Luis Nery over Azat Havhannisyan in California, then previews the schedule this weekend. On Saturday, Jake Paul faces Tommy Fury in Saudi Arabia. https://youtube.com/live/xCvai0jv_BE
Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) On episode 348 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero catches up on the latest news, reviews an upset win by O'Shaquie Foster over Rey Vargas in Texas, and previews this weekend's schedule. In Nottingham, England, Leigh Wood defends his featherweight title against Mauricio Lara. In California, Luis Nery fights Azat Hovhannisyan in a junior featherweight title eliminator. https://youtube.com/live/OIDcrxDqeqI
Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) On episode 347 of The Neutral Corner Boxing podcast, host Michael Montero reviews wins by Emanuel Navarrete, Arnold Barboza, Amanda Serrano and Alycia Baumgardner last weekend. He also previews a PBC card that will be broadcast this Saturday night on Showtime, live from San Antonio, Texas. https://youtube.com/live/K334Ecx7PeY
Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) On episode 346 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero reviews a Fight Of The Year candidate between Artur Beterbiev and Anthony Yarde in London. The Russian successfully defended his unified light heavyweight titles with a TKO8 win, but Yarde gave him all he could handle in a classic slugfest. Montero also reviews a big KO win by Alexis Rocha, who called out Terence Crawford afterward. And as always, Montero catches up on all...
Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) On episode 345 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero catches up on a bunch of breaking news in the fight game, including several interesting match ups coming together for the spring. Montero also covers the reported PPV buy rate for Gervonta "Tank" Davis' latest fight, reviews an upset win by Liam Smith over Chris Eubank Jr in England, and previews this week's schedule. This Saturday in London, Artur Beterbiev defends his un...
Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) On episode 344 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero catches up on the latest news, including streaming service DAZN boasting increased revenue last year. He also reviews a stinker between Efe Ajagba and Stephan Shaw on ESPN, and previews the schedule. This Saturday, Chris Eubank Jr and Liam SMith fight in Manchester, England on DAZN. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNJRtFHSy4M&t=0s
Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) It's Friday and its 5pm ET - time to crack a beer and talk some boxing! On the first show of 2013, host Michael Montero talks about Stephen Espinoza's crush on Eddie Hearn, whether Errol Spence vs Keith Thurman is a "tune up" fight or not, and more! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gl2hXFJBGbI&t=0s
Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) The Neutral Corner boxing podcast is back with the first episode of 2023! On episode 343, host Michael Montero gives a full review of the Showtime PPV card from Washington DC on Saturday, 7 January. In the main event, Gervonta Davis scored a TKO9 win over Hector Luis Garcia. According to reports, Ryan Garcia is next in April - but can that fight happen with Tank's pending legal issues? Next, Montero previews Top Rank's first show of the year on ...
Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) On episode 342 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast (the final episode of the year!), host Michael Montero reviews a "Monster" performance by Naoya Inoue in Tokyo. Inoue scored a KO11 win over Paul Butler to become the undisputed bantamweight champion of the world - is he pound for pound #1 right now? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8S9lH1sEMK8&t=0s
Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) It's Friday and its 5pm ET - time to crack a beer and talk some boxing! On today's Friday Wrap Up, host Michael Montero does a side-by-side comparison of the major boxing platforms in America. Which platform - DAZN, ESPN or Fox/Showtime - provided fight fans with the most value this year? Montero goes over his "Best in Boxing" for 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNf5uBMuLJM&t=0s
On episode 341 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero gives his thoughts on the passing of former referee Mills Lane, who officiated some of the biggest fights of the 1990's. Montero also reviews wins by Terence Crawford, Teofimo Lopez, Jared Anderson, Xander Zayas, Luis Alberto Lopez and Michael Conlan, and then previews the undisputed bantamweight match up between Naoya Inoue and Paul Butler in Tokyo. https://youtu.be/C_z8EIpRC9g
Boxing writer/commentator Michael Montero joins Dave Smith on CBS Sports Radio to discuss all things boxing, including the heavyweight division, Crawford vs Spence, the young lightweights, and more! Tyson Fury, Oleksandr Usyk, Deontay Wilder, Andy Ruiz, Gervonta Davis, Teofimo Lopez, Ryan Garcia, Vasiliy Lomachenko
Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) On episode 340 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero is joined by promoters Terri Moss and Gabriel Bell, who are promoting a fight card this Friday in Atlanta. Next, Montero reviews the great trilogy fight between Juan Francisco Estrada and Roman Gonzalez in Arizona, as well as Tyson Fury beating Derek Chisora once again in London. Then Montero previews a loaded fight schedule, including the return of Terence Crawford in Oma...
Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) It's Friday and its 5pm ET - time to crack a beer and talk some boxing! This weekend features two trilogy bouts, one great and one not so great. Juan Francisco Estrada and Roman "Chocolatito" Gonzalez fight a rubber match in Arizona (DAZN), while Tyson Fury and Derek Chisora fight for a third time in London (ESPN+). https://youtu.be/m25nq9PTSQI
On episode 339 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero is joined by undefeated American cruiserweight Brandon Glanton (17-0) to preview his upcoming fight on ProBox this Friday. Next, Montero reviews wins by Regis Prograis, Dillian Whyte and John Ryder. And last, he previews this weekend's schedule: Tyson Fury fights Derek Chisora in London, and Juan Francisco Estrada fights Roman Gonzalez in Glendale, Arizona. Both fights are trilogy matches. https://youtu.be/r0Efm4npQIc
On episode 338 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero gives his thoughts on the proposed fight between Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia, who have apparently agreed to terms to fight next year in Las Vegas. He also reviews a knockout win by Jaime Munguia in yet another showcase bout. Then he previews this weekend's schedule. Zach Parker fights John Ryder and Dillian Whyte fights Jermaine Franklin, both in London, while Regis Prograis fights Jose Zepeda in California. https://you...
Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) On episode 337 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero breaks down wins by Sunny Edwards, Natasha Jonas, Stevie Spark, Janibek Alimkhanuly and Seniesa Estrada. Spark, of Australia, scored an upset win over Montana Love by disqualification after being thrown out of the ring. Montero also reviews the fight schedule for the week, including Jaime Munguia taking on Gonzalo Gaston Coria in Mexico (DAZN). https://youtu.be/_982hY0mQTY...
Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) On episode 336 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero reviews another great win for Dmitrii Bivol, who dominated Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez last Saturday in Abu Dhabi, UEA. Montero gives his thoughts on why Bivol should be the 2022 Fighter of the Year, and compares the resumes of modern fighters from North America to those from Eastern Europe. He also previews the fight schedule this week around the world. https://youtu.be/h3Hs...
Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) It's Friday and its 5pm ET - time to crack a beer and talk some boxing! This week, Dmitrii Bivol defends his light heavyweight world title against Gilberto Ramirez in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The main event of a Matchroom card on DAZN should begin right about 5pm ET. https://youtu.be/O73DaK1w6C0
Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) On episode 335 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero reviews wins by Vasiliy Lomachenko, Robeisy Ramirez, William Zepeda, Katie Taylor, Kiko Martinez and Jake Paul. He also previews this weekend's schedule, which features a great light heavyweight title fight between Dmitrii Bivol and Gilberto Ramirez. https://youtu.be/d4mV2VFa0kI
Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) On episode 334 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero reviews a loaded weekend of boxing around the world. In London, Alycia Baumgardner and Claressa Shields scored wins in a sold-out O2 Arena. In Melbourne, Devin Haney dominated George Kambosos Jr again. And in New York, Deontay Wilder and Caleb Plant scored big knockouts on another PPV card from PBC. https://youtu.be/p3eueiq0ClE
Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) It's Friday and its 5pm ET - time to crack a beer and talk some boxing! There is a loaded boxing schedule this weekend around the world. In Australia, Devin Haney defends his undisputed lightweight championship against George Kambosos again. In London, Claressa Shields, Savannah Marshall, Mikaela Mayer and Alycia Baumgardner headline an all-female card. And in New York, Deontay Wilder faces Robert Helenius. https://youtu.be/OQwPlmxs-mg
Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) On episode 333 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero is joined by former fighter and promoter Terri Moss, who is promoting another "Corporate Fight Night" card in Atlanta this Thursday night. Also, Montero gives his thoughts on Conor Benn testing positive for a banned substance, causing his fight with Chris Eubank to be postponed. Montero also reviews Sebastian Fundora beating Carlos Ocampo in a PBC headliner on Showtime. La...
Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) It's Friday and its 5pm ET - time to crack a beer and talk some boxing! This week, we discuss Conor Benn popping for a banned substance, causing his fight with Chris Eubank Jr to be postponed. We also preview the Fundora vs Ocampo card and make fun of the Spence vs Crawford negotiations some more. https://youtu.be/W_i5Ros_2w0
Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) On episode 332 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero gives more thoughts on the failing negotiations between Errol Spence, Terence Crawford and Premier Boxing Champions (PBC). He also previews this weekend's schedule. Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn square off in London (DAZN), while Sebastian Fundora and Carlos Ocampo fight in Los Angeles (Showtime). https://youtu.be/gBqFgOQAsw0
