The Neutral Corner boxing podcast

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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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Ryan Garcia beats Devin Haney: Immediate Reaction

Apr 23 2024 37 mins  
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

Episode 371: Jaron Ennis to Matchroom, Canelo vs Munguia undercard announced

Apr 12 2024 94 mins  
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

Episode 370: Is This Coming May the Best Schedule Ever?

Mar 25 2024 78 mins  
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

Radio Interview: Talking Joseph Parker, Fury vs Usyk, Paul vs Tyson, the Heavyweights

Mar 15 2024 21 mins  
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

Anthony Joshua Rebalances the Force, Destroys Ngannou

Mar 08 2024 90 mins  
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

BREAKING: Canelo and PBC unable to agree to terms

Feb 26 2024 49 mins  
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 his financial demands. Boxing insi

Episode 369: Canelo wants Charlo, PBC wants… Munguia?

Feb 23 2024 88 mins  
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 they are yet to announce Canelo's

Episode 368: Teo Disappoints; Fury vs Usyk in May, Beterbiev vs Bivol in June

Feb 12 2024 45 mins  
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

Fury vs Usyk is off! Fury Suffers a Cut in Sparring

Feb 02 2024 61 mins  
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

Episode 367: Munguia stops Ryder, PBC relaunches with another PPV

Jan 29 2024 59 mins  
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