"The Neutral Corner" boxing podcast covers all the latest news in the fight game. Host Michael Montero (The Ring magazine, Boxing Monthly magazine) provides fight reviews and previews, news and notes analysis, and live interaction with the audience. Every Monday night Montero reviews the previous…
Listeners of Montero On Boxing that love the show mention: tnc, hardcore boxing, boxing news, real boxing, boxing needs, sport of boxing, boxing fans, best boxing podcast, mike keeps it real, like he sees, calls it like, boxing podcasts, scoring, rumble, mob, previews, fights, neutral, tiffany, unbiased.
Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) On episode 324 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero returns from a two week hiatus to catch up on all the latest news in the fight game. Montero reviews wins by Danny Garcia, Gary Antuanne Russell, Michael Conlan and Vergil Ortiz Jr, and previews the upcoming schedule. This week, Teofimo Lopez Jr returns to face Pedro Campa in Las Vegas. https://youtu.be/iWhFXo24bpc
Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) On episode 323 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero gives his thoughts on the WBC moving Keith Thurman to #1 in their welterweight ratings, despite "One Time" not having a top-level win in more than five years. Next, Montero reviews upset wins by Isaac Dogboe and Giovanni Cabrera in Minnesota, and previews two weeks of upcoming action. Danny Garcia returns to face Jose Benavidez Jr this Saturday in Brooklyn, and Jake Paul fights Hasim Rahman Jr next Saturday in New York. https://youtu.be/FerLYNdglc8
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, Joet Gonzalez and Isaac Dogboe headline a Top Rank on ESPN+ card from Minnesota. It's the dog days of summer!!! https://youtu.be/jHk-lHpRyeE
Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) On episode 322 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero gives his thoughts on what's next for Ryan "Kingry" Garcia, who scored an impressive KO6 win over Javier Fortuna last Saturday in Los Angeles? After the bout, Garcia called out Gervonta "Tank" Davis - is a fight between them even possible? Would Oscar De La Hoya and Floyd Mayweather be willing to strike a deal? https://youtu.be/qAZEEs2TNuc
On episode 321 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero gives his thoughts on Tommy Fury running from a fight with Jake Paul, who will now face former sparring partner Hasim Rahman Jr August 6th in New York. Montero also reviews two weeks of fight results, including wins by Joe Joyce, Jai Opetaia, Derek Chisora and Rey Vargas. Next, Montero previews this week's schedule. Kazuto Ioka rematches Donnie Nietes in Tokyo, while Arnold Barboza Jr faces Danielito Zorrilla and Ryan Garcia fights Javier Fortuna in California. https://youtu.be/Z9ER4kFB_fE
Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) On episode 320 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero reviews wins by Jonathan Gonzalez, Hekkie Budler, Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez, Murodjon Akhmadaliev and Jessica McCaskill. Next, he previews this week's schedule. Joe Joyce faces Christian Hammer in London, and Mairis Briedis fights Jai Opetaia in Australia. https://youtu.be/vlN7rElN9X4
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 Saturday, Matchroom Boxing is putting on a fun card of "little fighters" in San Antonio, Texas. We'll preview everything. Plus, more "pound for pound" talk regarding Artur Beterbiev, Usyk and Joshua face off in Saudi Arabia, and more! https://youtu.be/_-nhuTp1Bu8
On episode 319 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero breaks down Artur Beterbiev's destruction of Joe Smith Jr last Saturday in New York. Montero also previews this week's schedule, which includes a loaded card from Matchroom Boxing on DAZN (from San Antonio, Texas). https://youtu.be/cvPP7CNqbLQ
Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) On episode 318 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero celebrates his 43rd birthday! Montero catches up on all latest boxing news, reviews wins by Naoya Inoue, Hiroto Kyoguchi, Jaime Munguia, Daniel Dubois and Edgar Berlanga, and previews the lightweight unification between Artur Beterbiev and Joe Smith Jr. https://youtu.be/kb7nx7lcFxE
Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) On episode 317 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero reviews dominate wins by Devin Haney over George Kambosos Jr, Stephen Fulton over Daniel Roman and Joe Cordina over Kenichi Ogawa. Next, Montero reviews a loaded schedule for the week, including the highly-anticipated rematch between Naoya Inoue and Nonito Donaire. https://youtu.be/oZMzHN7GI6k
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, there are big fights in Australia and the United states. George Kambosos and Devin Haney battle in Melbourne for the undisputed lightweight championship (ESPN), and Stephen Fulton defends his unified junior featherweight titles against Daniel Roman in Minneapolis (Showtime). https://youtu.be/aW0SyBQ2BoY
Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) On episode 316 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero reviews another knockout win for Gervonta "Tank" Davis, who stopped Rolando "Rolly" Romero at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Montero also reviews a loaded weekend schedule. In Australia, George Kambosos and Devin Haney fight for the undisputed lightweight championship on ESPN. In Minneapolis, Stephen Fulton defends his unified 122-pound titles against Danny Roman on Showtime. It's a special, early, Memorial Day episode. https://youtu.be/oYSLnQpuIQY
Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) On episode 315 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero reviews dominate wins by Janibek Alimkhanuly in Las Vegas and David Benavidez in Phoenix, and a well-earned unanimous decision win by Joshua Buatsi in London. Next, Montero gives a detailed preview of the PPV match up between Gervonta "Tank" Davis and Rolando "Rolly" Romero. https://youtu.be/3wi9Du5rbaI
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's schedule: Janibek Alimkhanuly vs. Danny Dignum (ESPN), David Benavidez vs. David Lemieux (Showtime), Joshua Buatsi vs. Craig Richards (DAZN) https://youtu.be/_78_4jOIz7c
On episode 314 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero gives his thoughts on Jermell Charlo winning the undisputed junior middleweight championship with a KO10 win over Brian Castaño last Saturday in Los Angeles. Montero also reviews wins by Sergey Kovalev and Gilberto Ramirez, a weekend of upsets around the world, and he previews this weekend's schedule. https://youtu.be/yzNe2TYXh0o
Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) On episode 313 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero gives a detailed review of the upset special in Las Vegas. Last Saturday, Dmitry Bivol dominated Canelo Alvarez, easily winning 9 or 10 rounds against the Mexican superstar, to defend his light heavyweight title. Montero also previews a loaded weekend schedule, including the rematch between Jermell Charlo and Brian Castaño in Los Angeles. https://youtu.be/Eg8JFZSVXiU
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, Michael Montero previews the light heavyweight title fight between Dmitry Bivol and Canelo Alvarez. https://youtu.be/DHPI7-qjBdo
Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) On episode 312 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero reviews the great fight between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano. After 10 thrilling rounds in front of a sold out crowd at Madison Square Garden, Taylor defended her RING/undisputed lightweight championship with a split decision win. In Las Vegas, Shakur Stevenson dominated Oscar Valdez to unify junior lightweight titles, and claim the RING championship. Next, Montero previews the showdown between Canelo Alvarez and Dmitry Bivol this Saturday, May 7, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Bivol defends his light heavyweight title against Alvarez on DAZN PPV. https://youtu.be/pECNJjkB4S0
Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) On episode 311 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero reviews Tyson Fury's TKO6 win over Dillian Whyte inside a sold out Wembley Stadium last Saturday in London. Montero also previews two highly-anticipated matchups this Saturday. In New York, Katie Taylor puts her undisputed lightweight championship on the line against Amanda Serrano (DAZN). And in Las Vegas, Shakur Stevenson faces Oscar Valdez to unify junior lightweight titles (ESPN). https://youtu.be/gq21_VhG_ow
Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) On episode 310 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero reviews dominant stoppage victories for Errol Spence Jr and Conor Benn. Spence scored a TKO10 win over Yordenis Ugas in Texas, while Benn scored a TKO2 win over Chris Van Heerden in Manchester, England. Could an undisputed welterweight showdown between Spence and Terence Crawford FINALLY be on the horizon? Montero also previews this week's big heavyweight matchup between RING/WBC champion Tyson Fury and longtime mandatory challenger Dillian Whyte. https://youtu.be/p03-fPMfNRo
Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) On episode 309 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero reviews stoppage wins for Gennadiy Golovkin and Sebastian Fundora, as well as wide decisions wins for Ryan Garcia and Mikaela Mayer. Montero also previews all the upcoming action this weekend, including a welterweight unification between Errol Spence Jr and Yordenis Ugas on Showtime PPV. https://youtu.be/wySRhvZ-iFM
It's Friday, it's 5pmET, it's time to crack a beer and talk some boxing! There has been a lot of PEDS Testing talk on Twitter this week, including some spicy beefs between journalists and testing insiders. Montero will break it all down, and preview all the action scheduled for this weekend. Golovkin vs Murata in Japan, Lubin vs Fundora in Las Vegas, and Garcia vs Tagoe in Texas. https://youtu.be/nFkajM5rsME
Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) On episode 308 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero previews a LOADED weekend of fights. Gennadiy Golovkin returns to unify middleweight title with Ryota Murata in Japan (DAZN), Erickson Lubin and Sebastian Fundora square off in Las Vegas (Showtime) and Ryan Garcia returns to face Emmanuel Tagoe in San Antonio, Texas (DAZN). Also, Mikaela Mayer defends her junior lightweight titles in California (ESPN). https://youtu.be/_ej5WGaKBSc
It's Friday and it's 5pm ET, let's crack a beer and talk some boxing! We've got a BIG month of fights coming up in April. https://youtu.be/lJlfwcnFEEQ
It's Friday and it's 5pm ET, let's crack a beer and talk some boxing! We've got a BIG month of fights coming up in April. https://youtu.be/lJlfwcnFEEQ
Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) On episode 307 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero catches up on a bunch of news and rumors. Devin Haney will fight George Kambosos for the undisputed lightweight championship on June 5 in Australia. Vasyl Lomachenko will stay in Ukraine to fight, while Oleksandr Usyk will leave to begin training for his rematch with Anthony Joshua. Last Saturday, Jeremia Nakathila, Josh Warrington and Tim Tszyu all scored impressive wins. https://youtu.be/1jDU51yOQx8
Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) On episode 306 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero is joined by undefeated Belarusian heavyweight Siarhei Novikau, who headlines another "Underground Showdown" fight card on March 26 in Atlanta. Montero will be doing ringside commentary for the "WBC Live Channel" stream. Montero also reviews all the action from this week and previews a loaded schedule this weekend, including a great junior middleweight match up between Tim Tszyu and Terrell Gausha in Minneapolis. https://youtu.be/1PR8ZeOWt3E
Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) On episode 305 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero reviews a thrilling, come from behind TKO12 for Leigh Wood over Michael Conlan in Nottingham. Next, Montero previews a weekend full of match ups around the world, including the return of Vergil Ortiz Jr. https://youtu.be/BwPXiwomnis
Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) On episode 304 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero reviews wins by Jose Ramirez and Roman "Chocolatito" Gonzalez in California. He also previews the matchup between Leigh Wood and Michael Conlan. https://youtu.be/R7g9Yk58HV8
It's Friday and it's 5pm ET - time to crack a beer and talk some boxing! Today, promoter Tom Loeffler joins to talk about the Klitschko brothers taking up arms in the Ukraine, previews the upcoming Chocolatito vs Martinez and Golovkin vs Murata bouts, plus Andre Ward's Twitter beef with GGG and more! https://youtu.be/Wbm5TbAtPs8
On episode 303 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero reviews a weekend of upsets. In Scotland, Josh Taylor won a very controversial split decision against Jack Catterall in a fight that most felt Taylor lost. In America, Jerwin Ancajas and Chris Colbert suffered dominant upset losses. And in Dubai, Guillermo Rigondeaux lost his second fight in a row. Next, Montero previews this weekend's schedule. On Friday, Jose Ramirez fights Jose Pedraza (ESPN+) and on Saturday, Roman "Chocolatito" Gonzalez fights Julio Cesar Martinez (DAZN). https://youtu.be/O-llvZF75YA
It's Friday and it's 5pm - time to crack a beer and talk some boxing! Let's rip apart some dumb Boxing Twitter narratives that just refuse to die, and preview the undisputed junior welterweight championship fight between Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall.
Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) On episode 302 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero reviews the welterweight showdown between Kell Brook and Amir Khan last Saturday in Manchester. Brook dominated to score a TKO6 victory. Jaime Munguia also claimed victory over D'Mitrius Ballard in Tijuana, Mexico. Next, Montero previews this week's schedule, which includes the return of Josh Taylor, who defends his undisputed junior welterweight championship against undefeated challenger Jake Catterall in Scotland. https://youtu.be/rKoevSHNhVc
It's Friday and it's 5pm ET, let's crack a beer and talk about the latest and greatest in the fight game! Today, we'll dive into the recent wave of premature - it not completely inaccurate - fight reports. We'll also preview the showdown between Amir Khan and Kell Brook. https://youtu.be/jDkXxBq1Yi8
On this episode of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero catches up on all the latest news in the fight game. He also reviews Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles, where the Rams beat the Bengals 23-20, as well as a controversial win by John Ryder over Daniel Jacobs in London. Then Montero previews this week's top matchup, as Amir Khan and Kell Brook square off in Manchester. https://youtu.be/b8KA1jAYr-0
On episode 300 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero celebrates 300 installments of "TNC". Montero also reviews wins by Keith Thurman over Mario barrios in Las Vegas, Chris Eubank Jr over Liam Williams in Wales, and a breakout win by Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez over Carlos Cuadras in Phoenix, AZ. He also gives a full review of the return of Daniel Jacobs, who faces John Ryder this Saturday, February 12 in London. https://youtu.be/Gzmf0jyDv4E
It's Friday and it's 5pm ET - so crack a beer and let's talk boxing! This weekend has a loaded schedule, including yet another unwarranted PPV from Premier Boxing Champions. Phone Lines: USA 1-213-267-7787, UK 44-2081-036051 https://youtu.be/hrYiGLRlBoI
On episode 299 of The Neutral Corner, host Michael Montero catches up on the latest news, including the purse bid particulars for the upcoming heavyweight fight between champion Tyson Fury and mandatory challenger Dillian Whyte. Next, Montero previews a loaded weekend of fights. Carlos Cuadras fights replacement opponent Jesse Rodriguez in Phoenix, Arizona, and Keith Thurman returns from more than two years out of the ring to face Mario Barrios, both of whom are coming off losses, on another PPV card from PBC. https://youtu.be/_ty_vOCDUAI
Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) On episode 298 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero reviews an upset win by Mark Magsayo over Gary Russell Jr to claim a featherweight title. He also previews this week's schedule and discusses rumors that Anthony Joshua will accept step aside money to allow for a undisputed heavyweight championship matchup between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk.https://youtu.be/WxIyYBz4Ez0
Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +442081036051 (UK) On episode 297 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero reviews Joe Smith Jr's KO9 win over late replacement Steve Geffrard on ESPN. He also previews the return of Gary Russell, Jr, who faces Filipino challenger Mark Magsayo on Showtime this Saturday. Montero also catches up on news, including rumors of upcoming fights. https://youtu.be/MFfGII3HCkI
It's Friday, it's 5pm ET, it's time for the Wrap-Up!!! This week, we'll discuss Bud Crawford's lawsuit against Top Rank, accusing Bob Arum of racial bias. We'll also talk about the latest episode of "The 3 Knock Down" podcast being pulled by Triller over comments made by Paulie Malignaggi. https://youtu.be/L_f2IQvF2-4
On episode 296 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero returns from a holiday break to kick off the new year. Montero reviews the PBC on Fox PPV card from New Years Day and previews this Saturday's upcoming Top Rank card, headlined by Joe Smith Jr defending his light heavyweight title against replacement opponent Steve Geffrard. https://youtu.be/3-fgG8qV2S8
On episode 295 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero reviews a huge knockout win by Jake Paul in his rematch with Tyron Woodley, Artur Beterbiev's bloody KO win over Marcus Browne, Joseph Parker beating a gutty Dereck Chisora in England, and Gilberto Ramirez stopping Yunieski Gonzalez in Texas. Naoya Inoue, Israil Madrimov, Amanda Serrano and Seniesa Estrada all got wins as well. Montero also gives his choices for the "Best Of" in boxing for the year of 2021. Join in and give your thoughts on the last episode of TNC until next year! https://youtu.be/i-gXVwRfIK4
Michael Montero joining Mark Stafford on the "Afternoons with Staffy", a sports show on the SENZ national radio network in New Zealand. They discuss the rematch between heavyweights Joseph Parker and Derek Chisora, as well as other news in the heavyweight division.
On episode 294 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero reviews impressive wins by Nonito Donaire, Vasiliy Lomachenko and Conor Benn. He also previews a loaded fight schedule for this week, with major cards on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. Naoya Inoue, Artur Beterbiev, Joseph Parker, Gilberto Ramirez and Jake Paul headline shows from around the world. https://youtu.be/8aGM_gbnDPE
It's Friday and it's 5pm ET - it's time for the Wrap Up!!! Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +442081036051 (UK) https://youtu.be/UkGlaYmtaww
Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +442081036051 (UK) On episode 293 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero is joined by promoter Terri Moss, who will host another club show in Atlanta this Saturday. Montero will be doing ringside commentary for the broadcast of the show on the WBC Live Channel. Later, Montero reviews the closer-than-expected lightweight fight between Gervonta Davis and Isaac Cruz, and Devin Haney's win over Joseph Diaz. Montero also gives a detailed breakdown of the loaded fight schedule this weekend, including Vasiliy Lomachenko facing Richard Commey. https://youtu.be/IjELQ54_eLk
On episode 292 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero reviews a major upset win by George Kambosos Jr over Teofimo Lopez last weekend in New York. He also goes over the great junior featherweight fight between Stephen Fulton and Brandon Figueroa, then previews this week's schedule. Devin Haney and Joseph Diaz Jr square off in Las Vegas, and Gervonta Davis fights Isaac Cruz on Showtime PPV. https://youtu.be/c4wlUxqkN94
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