Montero On Boxing

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  Episode 390: Tszyu beats Spence; is Errol Spence a Hall-of-Famer? 27.07.2026 1ó 47p

  On episode 390 of The Neutral Corner Boxing Podcast, host Michael Montero reviews a loaded weekend of boxing with fights from around the world. The biggest event took place in Australia, where Tim Tszyu decisively beat Errol Spence Jr by unanimous decision. In other action, Anthony Joshua survived an early score to score a stoppage win in Saudi Arabia, while Tyson Fury secured a win in Thailand, setting up a long-awaited showdown between the two of them. Hamzah Sheeraz, Josh Kelly, Richardson Hitchins and Edgar Berlanga earned victories as well. https://www.youtube.com/live/ScfWRECCF70
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  Episode 389: Jaron "Boots" Ennis stops Xander Zayas; Oleksandr Usyk vacates Titles 30.06.2026 1ó 24p

  On episode 389 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero gives his reaction to the entertaining fight between Jaron “Boots” Ennis and Xander Zayas in Brooklyn, New York. Boots stopped Zayas in seven rounds to claim two junior middleweight titles. In other news, heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk dumped his belts and announced he would have one more fight before retiring. WBC president Mauricio Sulaimán made a social media post that went viral, slamming the champion for his decision. Many American fans and media expressed discontent with Usyk as well. Montero calls out the bias, double standards and hysteria surrounding the heavyweight champ. https://www.youtube.com/live/w6EJfVyb3yg
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  Episode 388: Post-Fight Reactions: Inoue UD12 Nakatani, Benavidez KO6 Ramirez 03.05.2026 1ó 51p

  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. https://youtube.com/live/F6I59b8do8I
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  Episode 387: Will Joshua Fight Fury or Wilder Next? Previewing the LOADED May Schedule. 19.04.2026 1ó 28p

  Phone: 1-213-267-7787 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 historic match up in Giza, Egypt, and more! https://youtube.com/live/-z1_Q7fABvw
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  Shakur Stevenson the GOAT Already? Slow Down!!! 01.02.2026 22p

  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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  Episode 386: Examining Jake Paul Hate, Who is the REAL FOTY? Best/Worst of 2025 31.12.2025 1ó 45p

  Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) 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 losers in boxing this year? Who wins an all-Japanese showdown between Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani if they fight next year? https://youtube.com/live/5NWjiXGvazc
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  Episode 385: Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua preview; Terence Crawford retires 19.12.2025 1ó 24p

  Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) 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? https://youtube.com/live/FFGhPwtWbFY
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  Episode 384: What Did We Learn from Benavidez, Bam, Haney and Mason in Riyadh? 25.11.2025 1ó 26p

  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 others got wins as well. https://youtube.com/live/RyrC4OuzNwk
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  Episode 383: American Boxing in 2025, What a Shit Show 05.11.2025 1ó 17p

  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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  Episode 382: Canelo vs Crawford Preview Show 11.09.2025 1ó 43p

  Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) 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. https://youtube.com/live/9kq7xMyJQ4I
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  Episode 381: US Television KO's Boxing, 2025 Mid-Year Update 29.07.2025 1ó 31p

  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?  https://youtube.com/live/Qa5WgyMyezs
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  Episode 380: Canelo vs Crawford: Can it Break Thru to the Mainstream? 14.06.2025 1ó 48p

  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 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. https://youtube.com/live/jZO9k8-CKQ0
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  Vasiliy Lomachenko Announces his Retirement from Boxing 06.06.2025 1ó 20p

  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. https://youtube.com/live/18Fg5TYWsKc
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  Cinco de Mayo Weekend Review: Duds, Upsets and Inoue's "Glass Chin" 07.05.2025 49p

  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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  Episode 379: Beterbiev vs Bivol II - the Greatest PPV Card Ever? 21.02.2025 2ó 13p

  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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  What did we Learn from Benavidez vs Morrell? 03.02.2025 37p

  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. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVujonB-GEY
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  Episode 378: The 2024 Year-In-Review Show Spectacular 31.12.2024 2ó 9p

  Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) 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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  Oleksandr Usyk UD12 Tyson Fury: Immediate Reaction 21.12.2024 1ó 17p

  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.  https://youtube.com/live/-65ydnWJ0_o
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  Sport Nation New Zealand Interview: Usyk vs Fury II Preview and More 20.12.2024 13p

  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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  Episode 377: Usyk vs Fury 2: Repeat or Revenge? 06.12.2024 1ó 3p

  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. https://youtube.com/live/90Slm204j-E