The Neutral Corner boxing podcast
"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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May 3, 2026 • 111 mins
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, Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez defends his unified cruiserweight world titles against David Benavidez.
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April 19, 2026 • 88 mins
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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, including an all-Japanese showdown between Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani in Tokyo. The heavyweight champion, Oleksandr Usyk, returns for a histor...
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, including an all-Japanese showdown between Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani in Tokyo. The heavyweight champion, Oleksandr Usyk, returns for a histor...
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February 1, 2026 • 22 mins
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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December 31, 2025 • 105 mins
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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 Year is: does Terence Crawford deserve it, or are people overlooking far more deserving candidates? Who were the biggest winners and loser...
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 Year is: does Terence Crawford deserve it, or are people overlooking far more deserving candidates? Who were the biggest winners and loser...
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December 18, 2025 • 84 mins
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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 gives his thoughts on Terence "Bud" Crawford announcing his retirement this week. What is Bud's legacy and where does he stack up all-time?
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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 gives his thoughts on Terence "Bud" Crawford announcing his retirement this week. What is Bud's legacy and where does he stack up all-time?
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November 25, 2025 • 86 mins
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 Haney all scored dominant wins. Abdullah Mason and Sam Noakes had a Fight of the Year candidate, and Vito Mielnicki Jr, Mohammed Alakel and ot...
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November 5, 2025 • 77 mins
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 death, the Wardley vs Parker stoppage, and Buatsi vs Parker scorecards, and more. https://youtube.com/live/gIg9OjrdQ1U
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September 11, 2025 • 103 mins
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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 American fighters of this generation, and will be broadcast live on Netflix from Las Vegas, Nevada. The following day, Naoya Inoue defends his un...
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 American fighters of this generation, and will be broadcast live on Netflix from Las Vegas, Nevada. The following day, Naoya Inoue defends his un...
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July 29, 2025 • 91 mins
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 on streaming platforms in the USA. What does this mean for the future? Where are we at midway thru 2025 and what can we expect over the sec...
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 on streaming platforms in the USA. What does this mean for the future? Where are we at midway thru 2025 and what can we expect over the sec...
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June 13, 2025 • 108 mins
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 middleweight championship, will headline a show in Las Vegas on 13 September and will be broadcast live on Netflix. Alvarez is 6-0 since losing ...
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June 6, 2025 • 80 mins
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 three weight classes and unified titles as an undersized lightweight. Despite all of his achievements, Lomachenko ultimately became a divisi...
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May 7, 2025 • 49 mins
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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February 21, 2025 • 133 mins
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 heavyweight champion. Now they will fight again in Riyadh, with an absolutely stacked undercard. https://youtube.com/live/DRHj2XG6J4Y
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February 3, 2025 • 37 mins
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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December 31, 2024 • 129 mins
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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! https://youtube.com/live/iekqVzKWjR8
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! https://youtube.com/live/iekqVzKWjR8
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December 21, 2024 • 77 mins
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. Montero now rates Usyk as the best fighter of the 21st century, the greatest cruiserweight of all time, and a top ten all time great heavy...
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December 20, 2024 • 14 mins
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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December 6, 2024 • 63 mins
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 Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. As always, we take your calls, cover all the news and more.
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October 11, 2024 • 94 mins
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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 Daniel Dubois' knockout win over Anthony Joshua a fe...
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 Daniel Dubois' knockout win over Anthony Joshua a fe...
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September 21, 2024 • 52 mins
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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 Roach next. When will Tank finally step up and fac...
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 Roach next. When will Tank finally step up and fac...
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