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Montero On Boxing
by Michael Montero
"The Neutral Corner" boxing podcast covers all the latest news in the fight game. Every Monday, host Michael Montero breaks down all the fights and takes listener calls from around the world. He is never afraid to ruffle feathers when he gives hot takes and goes on heated rants.
Episodes
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Episode 390: Tszyu beats Spence; is Errol Spence a Hall-of-Famer?
On episode 390 of The Neutral Corner Boxing Podcast, host Michael Montero reviews a loaded weekend of boxing with fights from around the world. The biggest event took place in Australia, where Tim Tszyu decisively beat Errol Spence Jr by unanimous decision. In other action, Anthony Joshua…
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Episode 389: Jaron "Boots" Ennis stops Xander Zayas; Oleksandr Usyk vacates Titles
On episode 389 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero gives his reaction to the entertaining fight between Jaron “Boots” Ennis and Xander Zayas in Brooklyn, New York. Boots stopped Zayas in seven rounds to claim two junior middleweight titles. In other news, heavyweight…
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Episode 388: Post-Fight Reactions: Inoue UD12 Nakatani, Benavidez KO6 Ramirez
On episode 388 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero gives his reaction and analysis of the two headliner bouts of the weekend. In Tokyo, Naoya Inoue defends his undisputed super bantamweight world championship against fellow Japanese native Junto Nakatani. In Las Vegas,...
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Episode 387: Will Joshua Fight Fury or Wilder Next? Previewing the LOADED May Schedule.
Phone: 1-213-267-7787 On episode 387 of The Neutral Corner Boxing Podcast, host Michael Montero reviews recent wins by heavyweights Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury. Anthony Joshua was ringside for both fights, who will he decide to face next? Next, Montero previews a loaded schedule in May…
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Shakur Stevenson the GOAT Already? Slow Down!!!
Michael Montero breaks down the dominant win by Shakur Stevenson over Teofimo Lopez last night in New York city, and the subsequent overreaction by the boxing media, pundits and fans. Is Stevenson right up there with Oleksandr Usyk and Naoya Inoue, or is too soon to go there?
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Episode 386: Examining Jake Paul Hate, Who is the REAL FOTY? Best/Worst of 2025
Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) On episode 386 of The Neutral Corner Boxing Podcast, host Michael Montero reviews the circus fight between Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua, which "AJ" won by knockout after a slow start. Montero also gives his thoughts on who the 2025 Fighter of the...
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Episode 385: Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua preview; Terence Crawford retires
Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) On episode 385 of The Neutral Corner Boxing Podcast, host Michael Montero previews the heavyweight match up between Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua, which will be broadcast live on Netflix on Friday, 19-December from Miami, Florida. Montero also…
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Episode 384: What Did We Learn from Benavidez, Bam, Haney and Mason in Riyadh?
On episode 384 of The Neutral Corner Boxing Podcast, host Michael Montero reviews the "RING IV: Night of the Champions" card, which took place on Saturday, 22-November in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and was broadcast live on DAZN PPV. Young champions David Benavidez, Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez and Devin…
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Episode 383: American Boxing in 2025, What a Shit Show
On episode 383 of The Neutral Corner Boxing Podcast, host Michael Montero gives his thoughts on recent allegations of domestic abuse from Gervonta Davis, causing Jake Paul and MVP Promotions to seek another opponent for their upcoming event. Montero also opines on reaction to Victor Conte's…
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Episode 382: Canelo vs Crawford Preview Show
Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) On episode 382 of The Neutral Corner Boxing Podcast, host Michael Montero breaks down the super middleweight showdown between current champion Saul "Canelo" Alvarez and Terence "Bud" Crawford. The match up features the premiere Mexican and…
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Episode 381: US Television KO's Boxing, 2025 Mid-Year Update
Posted 29-July, 2025 On episode 381 of The Neutral Corner Boxing Podcast, host Michael Montero gives his thoughts on Top Rank's last show on ESPN, which marked the final boxing broadcast on American television. Presently, no American promoter has a TV network deal, meaning boxing lives entirely…
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Episode 380: Canelo vs Crawford: Can it Break Thru to the Mainstream?
Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) CALL IN!!! On episode 380 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero gives his thoughts on the super fight between Canelo Alvarez (63-2-2, 39 KOs) and Terence Crawford (41-0, 31 KOs). The bout, for Canelo's undisputed super...
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Vasiliy Lomachenko Announces his Retirement from Boxing
Vasyl Lomachenko, one of the greatest fighters of the last generation, officially announced his retirement on social media this week. Widely considered the greatest amateur boxer ever, "Loma" won gold medals at multiple World Championships and Olympic Games. As a professional, he won titles in...
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Cinco de Mayo Weekend Review: Duds, Upsets and Inoue's "Glass Chin"
He's back! Michael Montero reviews the big weekend of boxing full of disappointments, upsets and more. Also, the stage is set for Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford, who will fight later this year. https://youtube.com/live/Grn23jqMAd4
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Episode 379: Beterbiev vs Bivol II - the Greatest PPV Card Ever?
On episode 379 of The Neutral Corner Boxing Podcast, host Michael Montero previews what could possibly be the greatest PPV card of all time, headlined by the rematch between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol. Last October, Beterbiev won a close majority decision to become the undisputed light...
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What did we Learn from Benavidez vs Morrell?
Breaking down the fight between David Benavidez and David Morrell, which the American took by unanimous decision to move one step closer to a championship match up with either Artur Beterbiev or Dmitry Bivol. Looking at the upcoming fight schedule, Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford, and more....
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Episode 378: The 2024 Year-In-Review Show Spectacular
Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) On episode 378 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero reviews the best and worst of 2024 in the sweet science. Montero gives his picks for the best Prospect, Upset, Knockout, Fight and Fighter of the Year, and more!...
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Oleksandr Usyk UD12 Tyson Fury: Immediate Reaction
Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) Ring Magazine boxing writer Michael Montero gives his thoughts just after the rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Usyk defended his heavyweight championship with an unanimous decision victory over Tyson Fury....
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Sport Nation New Zealand Interview: Usyk vs Fury II Preview and More
Michael Montero joined Sport Nation New Zealand to preview the rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury, plus other news and rumors in boxing.
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Episode 377: Usyk vs Fury 2: Repeat or Revenge?
TNC is back! On episode 377 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero catches up on everything in the world of boxing. Montero reviews the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight and addresses rumors of "fight fixing", then previews the upcoming rematch between heavyweight champion…
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Episode 376: Beterbiev vs Bivol Preview
Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) On episode 376 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero previews the super fight between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol. The undefeated Russia natives will meet in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia this Saturday to fight for the undisputed...
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Episode 375: Joshua vs Dubious Preview
Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) On episode 375 of The Neutral Corner Boxing Podcast, host Michael Montero previews the upcoming fight between Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois. The heavyweight showdown will take place at Wembley Stadium in London. Also, rumor has it that...
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Episode 374: Naoya Inoue Returns, Previewing the Fall Schedule
Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) On episode 374 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero previews the upcoming junior featherweight undisputed championship fight between Naoya Inoue and TJ Doheny in Tokyo. Montero also looks ahead at the schedule for remainder…
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Crawford vs Madrimov Flops: Why Doesn't Crawford Sell
Michael Montero breaks down the reasons why Terence Crawford has failed to break thru with main stream audiences in his professional career. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrKUuUACtXw
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Episode 373: Crawford vs Madrimov preview
On episode 373 of The Neutral Corner Boxing Podcast, host Michael Montero previews the big card in Los Angeles, headlined by the Terence Crawford vs Israil Madrimov junior middleweight title fight. Montero also reviews the great heavyweight fight between Derek Chisora and Joe Joyce last Saturday…
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What is the Ceiling for Jaron "Boots" Ennis?
Jaron "Boots" Ennis scored an impressive victory over David Avanesyan in his hometown of Philadelphia this weekend. He seemingly has limitless potential? How high can he climb? Is a fight with Terence Crawford possible? https://youtube.com/live/EVszTOnD1dM
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Ryan Garcia: Boxing's Greatest Villain?
Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) It's Friday - time to crack a beer and talk some boxing! Ryan Garcia set the boxing world ablaze over the July 4th holiday with inappropriate comments he made on social media. The fallout was so bad that the WBC "expelled" Garcia from their...
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TNC 372: Juan Francisco Estrada vs Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez Preview
Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) Ring Magazine boxing writer Michael Montero reviews the junior bantamweight showdown between Mexican legend Juan Francisco Estrada and rising American star Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez in Phoenix, Arizona. The highly anticipated match up headlines a...
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Zhilei Zhang Bangs Deontay Wilder Into Retirement
Michael Montero gives his immediate reaction after the "5 vs 5" Matchroom vs Queensbury card in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In the main event, Zhilei Zhang dominated former title holder Deontay Wilder before stopping him in devastating fashion. All truths are being revealed in the heavyweight division....
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Oleksandr Uysk Does It! Beats Tyson Fury, Wins Undisputed Heavyweight Championship
Oleksandr Usyk soldified his legacy as an all-time great in boxing history with a decisive victory over Tyson Fury tonight in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Michael Montero gives his immediate thoughts. Who wins the rematch? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjpI_kYfuSE
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Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk Preview Show
It's finally here! The undisputed heavyweight championship fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk is taking place on Saturday, 18 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. How will it all play out? Which fighter has the edge? Who will win? Michael Montero of Ring Magazine breaks it all down....
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Inoue destroys Nery, Canelo beats Munguia
Two undisputed championship fights within less than 48 hours!! It's a great time to be a fight fan. Wanted to share my thoughts on Canelo Alvarez and Naoya Inoue after their latest victories in Las Vegas and Tokyo. https://youtube.com/live/741mij1Xx_0
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Ryan Garcia Tests Positive for PEDS before Haney Fight
According to reports, Ryan Garcia tested positive for banned substance Ostarine before his fight with Devin Haney last month. The samples were collected and tested by VADA. What will happen now? Will there be a suspension? Will the fight be changed to a No Contest? Does anybody care either way?...
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Ryan Garcia beats Devin Haney: Immediate Reaction
A few quick thoughts on the big fight last Satyurday night in Brooklyn between Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney. In a classic "bait and switch" scenario, Garcia weight-bullied the career weight-bully. https://youtube.com/live/HL7BY61cbi0
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Episode 371: Jaron Ennis to Matchroom, Canelo vs Munguia undercard announced
Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) On episode 371 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero catches up on a TON of boxing news, reviews several weeks of fights, and previews what's on the schedule coming up. https://youtube.com/live/itV2V-dE4yI
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Episode 370: Is This Coming May the Best Schedule Ever?
Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) On episode 370 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero reviews a LOADED schedule this spring, with intriguing match ups throughout May into June. Montero also previews the schedule this weekend, catches up on news, and more!...
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Radio Interview: Talking Joseph Parker, Fury vs Usyk, Paul vs Tyson, the Heavyweights
An interview with Mark "Staffy" Stafford of SENZ Radio New Zealand to discuss the recent run of Joseph Parker, as well as all the other news in the heavyweight division. Michael Montero and Staffy talk about Tyson Fury, Oleksandr Usyk, Deontay Wilder, Filip Hrgovic, Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson and...
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Anthony Joshua Rebalances the Force, Destroys Ngannou
Giving my immediate thoughts after Anthony Joshua's dominant 2nd round stoppage over Frances Ngannou in Saudi Arabia. Also, Joseph Parker scores a hard fought win over Zhilei Zhang and more. https://youtube.com/live/yRdZFEKdDFo
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BREAKING: Canelo and PBC unable to agree to terms
After weeks of rumors and speculation, the announcement has finally been made. Canelo Alvarez is leaving his partnership with PBC to go his own way. The platform signed Canelo to a 3-fight deal late last year, the first of which was a lackluster match up between the Mexican star and Jermell…
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Episode 369: Canelo wants Charlo, PBC wants… Munguia?
Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) On episode 369 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero catches up on a bunch of news and rumors, and previews a fantastic lineup of fights from April thru June. Also, is PBC in trouble? Their Amazon Prime launch is another...
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Episode 368: Teo Disappoints; Fury vs Usyk in May, Beterbiev vs Bivol in June
On episode 368 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero catches up on the news, reviews the upcoming spring fight schedule and another lackluster performance from a young American star, Teofimo Lopez. https://www.youtube.com/live/osKn9guvfwU?si=fNl9PKdDZaX4DtTL
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Fury vs Usyk is off! Fury Suffers a Cut in Sparring
Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) The highly anticipated undisputed heavyweight championship fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk is off due an injury suffered by Fury. The Brit was cut over his eye in sparring and it appears he will be out for a while. Will they ever…
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Episode 367: Munguia stops Ryder, PBC relaunches with another PPV
Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) Host Michael Montero reviews recent wins by Artur Beterbiev and Jaime Munguia - could fights with Dmitry Bivol and Canelo Alvarez be next? Montero also previews the upcoming schedule, good and bad, and catches up on all the news....
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The Detroit Lions are America's Team!
As a lifelong Detroit Lions fan (I'm a native), I wanted to take a few minutes to show my appreciation for the team this season. This run has meant so much to the people Detroit for so many reasons. The Lions are Super Bowl bound!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EiQAZYvI7s
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Episode 366: Beterbiev vs Smith Preview
Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) First TNC of the new year! Michael Montero kicks off 2024 with a preview of the light heavyweight championship fight between Artur Beterbiev and Callum Smith in Quebec, Canada. https://youtube.com/live/SINEWTYogDo
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End of Year Reviews: Day of Reckoning, Inoue KO10 Tapales
2023 ended with a bang, with two great events to close out what has been an entertaining year in boxing. Michael Montero gives his thoughts on the "Day of Reckoning" card in Saudi Arabia, and Naoya Inoue scoring a historic victory in Japan to secure the undisputed championship in a second weight...
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Episode 365: 2023 Year-End Super Show Spectacular!
Michael Montero is joined by boxing insider Rick Glaser, then he reviews a loaded card from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Naoya Inoue going for undisputed twice within a year. https://youtube.com/live/X571g4N2g74
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Yes - Boxing CAN Thrive in the Era of Piracy!
PHONES: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +442081036051 (UK) Just wanted to give some quick thoughts on if/how boxing can thrive in the era of "cord cutting" and piracy. The music industry has shown us the way. https://youtu.be/X4t7rEsUsaQ
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Boxing’s Watered-Down State: How Did We Get Here?
Despite what many boxing purists will try to tell you, there is actually MORE talent in the sport today than any other time in history. However, there are fewer stars today - WHY? Michael Montero breaks down the current state of boxing, which is more fragmented and watered-down than ever, and...
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Episode 364: WBC vs Ring, Ward vs Rafael, Saudi Arabia takes over Boxing
Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) On episode 364 of The Neutral Corner Boxing Podcast, host Michael Montero catches up on a ton of recent news in the fight game. The WBC is beefing with The Ring and cutting ties with BoxRec, Andre Ward has a Twitter spat with journalist Dan…
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"The Neutral Corner" boxing podcast covers all the latest news in the fight game. Every Monday, host Michael Montero breaks down all the fights and takes listener calls from around the world. He is never afraid to ruffle feathers when he gives hot takes and goes on heated rants.
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