The Neutral Corner boxing podcast

Oct 11 2024 353 ep. 71 mins 180
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"The Neutral Corner" boxing podcast covers all the latest news in the fight game. Every Monday, host Michael Montero reviews/previews all the fights from around the world and takes listener calls. He is never afraid to ruffle feathers when he gives hot takes or goes on heated rants.

Montero has contributed to numerous boxing publications in multiple countries, performed ringside commentary around the USA and is an International Boxing Hall of Fame voter.

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Episode 376: Beterbiev vs Bivol Preview

Oct 11 2024 94 mins  
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 light heavyweight championship of the world. Montero also catches up on news, reviews D

Episode 375: Joshua vs Dubious Preview

Sep 21 2024 52 mins  
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 lightweight title holder Gervonta "Tank" Davis will face junior lightweight contender Lamont Ro

Episode 374: Naoya Inoue Returns, Previewing the Fall Schedule

Aug 30 2024 92 mins  
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 of the year: Canelo Alvarez vs Edgar Berlanga (9/14), Daniel Dubois vs Anthony Joshua (9

Crawford vs Madrimov Flops: Why Doesn't Crawford Sell

Aug 12 2024 25 mins  
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

Episode 373: Crawford vs Madrimov preview

Jul 31 2024 105 mins  
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 in London.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQwwHQP9AFs

What is the Ceiling for Jaron "Boots" Ennis?

Jul 15 2024 36 mins  
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

Ryan Garcia: Boxing's Greatest Villain?

Jul 06 2024 70 mins  
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 origination. All of this after recently being suspended by the NYSAC for PEDS use. Is Ryan Ga

TNC 372: Juan Francisco Estrada vs Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez Preview

Jun 28 2024 94 mins  
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 Matchroom Boxing card that will be broadcast on DAZN. https://youtube.com/live/W2_abgXoYac

Zhilei Zhang Bangs Deontay Wilder Into Retirement

Jun 01 2024 30 mins  
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. Montero breaks it all down.

Oleksandr Uysk Does It! Beats Tyson Fury, Wins Undisputed Heavyweight Championship

May 18 2024 68 mins  
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