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.http…

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 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_kYfuSEBy Michael Montero

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.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WuuLWqm1Cc…

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_0By Michael Montero

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?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9D022KBCz8…

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/HL7BY61cbi0By Michael Montero

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-dE4yIBy Michael Montero

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! https://youtube.com/live/d6W94PJsqgo…

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 more! https://youtu.be/Tb0BYUYjeRM…

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/yRdZFEKdDFoBy Michael Montero

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 Charlo. Now, Canelo has moved on after PBC failed to meet …

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 lackluster PPV headlined by a fight nobody asked for, and …

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=fNl9PKdDZaX4DtTLBy Michael Montero

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 fight? https://youtube.com/live/zGdGcVdaAik…

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. https://www.youtube.com/live/ODhwPvL37Os?si=tiAnJAcNraW6ANfA…

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=6EiQAZYvI7sBy Michael Montero

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/SINEWTYogDoBy Michael Montero

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 class.https://youtube.com/live/fQGwj7ZuyCA…

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/X571g4N2g74By Michael Montero

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/X4t7rEsUsaQBy Michael Montero

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 explains how we got here. Get ready for a historical loo…

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 Rafael, the IBF strips Bud Crawford after protected Errol S…

Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) On episode 363 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero gives further insight into the collapse of Showtime Boxing, and phony "outrage" from apologists, Giovanni Santillan putting on a show in Inglewood, California, and thoughts on the Tyson Fury vs Frances Ngannou event.https://y…

Michael Montero gives his thoughts on the official announcement that Showtime will end their boxing programming at the end of the year, after being a leader in the industry for decades. What does this mean for Al Haymon, Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) and his stable of 100+ fighters going forward? https://youtube.com/live/0d_wvIWobUI…

Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) On episode 362 of The Neutral Corner Boxing Podcast, host Michael Montero gives his thoughts the "Misfits Boxing" circus in Manchester, England, if will Jermell Charlo fight Tim Tszyu, and Janibek Alimkhanuly reigning over a wretched middleweight division. https://youtube.com/live/YY6abBhjX-4…

Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) On episode 361 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero reviews a shocking come-from-behind win by Leigh Wood over Josh Warrington in Sheffield, England, as well as an impressive victory by Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez over Joe Smith Jr in their cruiserweight debut. Montero also revie…

Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) On episode 360 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero is joined by women's boxing historian Malissa Smith to talk about the upcoming ten-year anniversary for the International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame (IWBHF). Next, Montero reviews the lopsided mismatch between Canelo Alvarez…

Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) On episode 359 of The Neutral Corner Boxing Podcast, host Michael Montero reviews the rematch between Zhilei Zhang and Joe Joyce, which ended with a thunderous 3rd-round KO. Montero also previews the PPV match up between Canelo Alvarez and Jermell Charlo in Las Vegas.https://youtube.com/live/1RGp2E…

Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) On episode 358 of The Neutral Corner Boxing Podcast, host Michael Montero talks about his professional boxing debut, which took place last Saturday, 9 September. Montero also previews the schedule this week, including an interesting featherweight title fight between Luis Alberto Lopez vs Joet Gonza…

Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) On episode 357 of The Neutral Corner Boxing Podcast, host Michael Montero gives his thoughts on the controversial fight between Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois in Poland last Saturday. Fans and media have been debating a punch in the fifth that was ruled low by referee Luis Pabon. Was it low? Was …

Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) On episode 356 of The Neutral Corner Boxing Podcast, host Michael Montero gives his thoughts on Terence Crawford making the media rounds after his dominant victory over Errol Spence last month, and Alycia Baumgardner testing positive for two banned substances (PEDS). Next, Montero previews the figh…

Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) On episode 355 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero reviews wins by Anthony Joshua over Robert Helenius in London, and Emanuel Navarrete over Oscar Valdez in the USA. Is Joshua ready for a fight against Deontay Wilder? Who wins in that match up?https://youtube.com/live/01njlll…

Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) On episode 354 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero talks about the fan/media freak out after Terence Crawford destroyed Errol Spence in their welterweight showdown a couple weeks back. Montero also gives his thoughts on the Jake Paul experiment, as the Ohio native just beat N…

Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) On episode 353 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero gives detailed reviews of dominant performances by Naoya Inoue in Tokyo and Terence Crawford in Las Vegas.https://youtube.com/live/cndWCiA27R4By Michael Montero

Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK)On episode 352 of The Neutral Corner Boxing Podcast, host Michael Montero reviews the best week of boxing in 2023. On Tuesday in Tokyo, Stephen Fulton defends his unified junior featherweight titles against Japanese superstar Naoya Inoue. On Saturday in Las Vegas, Errol Spence Jr and Terence Crawfor…

Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) On episode 352 of The Neutral Corner Boxing Podcast, host Michael Montero reviews the best week of boxing in 2023. On Tuesday in Tokyo, Stephen Fulton defends his unified junior featherweight titles against Japanese superstar Naoya Inoue. On Saturday in Las Vegas, Errol Spence Jr and Terence Crawfo…

On episode 351 of The Neutral Corner Boxing Podcast, host Michael Montero reviews another dominant win by Jaron "Boots" Ennis in Atlantic City and Vergil Ortiz Jr once again withdrawing from a fight due to medical issues. Next, he previews the schedule for this week - including the return of Nonito Donaire. https://youtube.com/live/6-6ULAStodY…

On episode 350 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero catches up on all the latest boxing news after a four-month hiatus from the show. Montero reviews the first half of 2023 - the good and the bad - and previews what's to come in the second half of the year.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZsTFUsVIFE…

A national radio segment from Sunday, 28 May featuring Michael Montero on the Dave Smith Show, on CBS Sports Radio. Dave and Mike discuss all the latest news in the boxing world - including the super fight between Errol Spence and Terence Crawford being officially announced for 29 July in Las Vegas, Devin Haney scoring a controversial points win ov…

Devin Haney defeated Vasiliy Lomachenko by unanimous decision last night in Las Vegas. Many fans and media alike feel that Loma should have got the nod. Michael Montero gives his thoughts on the fight, and the concerning history of the Nevada State Athletic Commission. https://youtu.be/Ld0hj2__P3UBy Michael Montero

Michael Montero analyses the fight between Devin Haney and Vasyl Lomachenko on 20 May in Las Vegas. Haney will defend his undisputed lightweight championship against the Ukrainian legend on ESPN PPV. It's a classic "Youth vs Age" match up.https://youtu.be/uBkGD7-TfsABy Michael Montero

Fresh off a dominating win over John Ryder that went the distance, some are questioning whether Saul "Canelo" Alvarez is done as an elite fighter. Michael Montero gives his thoughts on the current "changing of the guard" going on in boxing.https://youtu.be/ZhNey0z2lHABy Michael Montero

Michael Montero previews the super middleweight championship fight between Saul "Canelo" Alvarez and John Ryder. The bout takes place in Guadalajara, Mexico this Saturday and will be broadcast on DAZN PPV.https://youtu.be/nuZgn8UHh80By Michael Montero

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=xrwbYahMlk…

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/vZo5II3y3qABy Michael Montero

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 …

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/wqQjqz4ZAJoBy Michael Montero

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 …