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"The Neutral Corner" boxing podcast covers all the latest news in the fight game. Every Monday, host Michael Montero breaks down all the fights and takes listener calls from around the world. He is never afraid to ruffle feathers when he gives hot takes and goes on heated rants.
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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 undisputed super bantamweight championship against former unified title holder Murodjon Akhmadaliev in Japan.
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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 second half of the year?
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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 to undisputed light heavyweight champions Dmitry Bivol in 2022, but has not stopped any of his opponents. Meanwhile, Crawford has only fought five times since 2019, but has stopped all but one of his opponents. The American will be jumping up two divisions for this match up.
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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 divisive figure among fight fans, particularly in America. Michael Montero gives his thoughts on an incredible career.
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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.
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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.
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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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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!
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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 heavyweight.
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Michael Montero joined Sport Nation New Zealand to preview the rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury, plus other news and rumors in boxing.
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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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 few weeks ago in London, and more.
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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 face the elite?
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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 (9/21), Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol (10/12), Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul (11/15), Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury II (12/21)
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Michael Montero breaks down the reasons why Terence Crawford has failed to break thru with main stream audiences in his professional career.
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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.
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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?
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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 Garcia a villain?
Is he a victim? Or is he a little bit of both in certain ways?
We'll also have some Pound-for-Pound talk regarding Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez and more!
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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.
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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.
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man you gotta block Jack. I know it's gonna break his heart, but no one wants to hear him, tell us, how his morning is going lol.
great boxing podcast, no rubbing up to organisations or fighters, monter tell it as he sees it!
another wicked episode mike
Top bloke, really knows his stuff! Outstanding!
great podcast, one of the best best out there for all things boxing, must subscribe for any boxing fan!
great podcast one of the best out there. great Insight from one of the best boxing journalists
I love this podcast, Montero knows what he is talking about, and not being affiliated with no one makes its easier for him to speak his mind.