Montero On Boxing

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Montero On Boxing turns recent cards, pound-for-pound arguments, and boxing business frustrations into long-form ringside debate. Michael Montero mixes technical reads with live-chat detours, personal updates, and a repeated demand for context before crowning anyone too soon.

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About Montero On Boxing

Montero On Boxing is built for boxing fans who want the argument after the fight as much as the fight itself. Michael Montero works through previews, results, rankings, resumes, broadcast problems, and fan narratives in a live, opinion-heavy format. The show moves fast. A Shakur Stevenson segment can start with praise for dominance, then turn into a careful brake-check on comparisons to Usyk, Inouye, Floyd Mayweather, and Sweet Pea Whitaker. Resume matters here. Title defenses, vacant belts, opponent form, division depth, and what happened after a signature win all get pulled into the conversation. That gives the show its backbone. It is not just reaction; it is reaction argued through boxing history, rankings logic, and style matchup details. The live-chat texture matters too. Comments from viewers can send an episode toward Jake Paul hate, family updates, clothing jokes, phone calls, Indian food, or Detroit Lions pain before the conversation swings back to the card. Those detours are part of the rhythm. They make the show feel less like a panel and more like a long night at the boxing bar, only with sharper record-keeping. Montero can be warm, irritated, grave, or dry within the same stretch. He is especially engaged when boxing’s business side looks broken. Episodes complain about American TV, pay-per-view relaunches, promotional incentives, and the way attention follows spectacle instead of merit. The Jake Paul discussion is a good example. Rather than only scolding the circus, the show asks why the current boxing economy rewards it. Fight previews stay technical enough for regular fans. Canelo versus Crawford, Inouye versus Akhmedaliev, Benavidez, Bam, Haney, Mason, Terence Crawford, Anthony Joshua, Munguia, Ryder, and PBC all appear as part of a wider map of where the sport is going. The show can be blunt. It can also be personal, especially around family, grief, holidays, training, and getting back in the ring. That combination gives Montero On Boxing its identity: a solo boxing room where the takes are loud, the context is repeated until it lands, and hype rarely gets a free pass.

Made for: For boxing fans who follow rankings, resumes, fight previews, and the business mess behind the cards. Best for listeners who like strong opinions, live-chat energy, and long arguments that keep demanding context.

What sets it apart: The show blends technical fight talk with an unusually personal live-room feel. Its edge comes from Montero’s habit of testing hype against resumes, opponent quality, title history, and the incentives shaping modern boxing.

In their own words

"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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Based on 6 episodes we listened to · August 2026

Montero On Boxing gives fight fans a sharp, roomy read on matchups, resumes, promotion, and the business pressures around boxing.

Montero On Boxing belongs in Sports as a boxing-first room for fans who want the fight and the business around it judged together. The host can move from weekend previews to post-fight reads, then into phone lines or chat, placing matchups like Canelo-Crawford and…

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  1. 1

    BREAKING: Canelo and PBC unable to agree to terms

    ·49m
  2. 2

    Shakur Stevenson the GOAT Already? Slow Down!!!

    ·23m
  3. 3

    Episode 379: Beterbiev vs Bivol II - the Greatest PPV Card Ever?

    ·2h 13m
  4. 4

    Episode 360: Canelo Outclasses a Submissive Jermell Charlo

    ·1h 25m
  5. 5

    Episode 359: Zhang Bangs Joyce Again; Preview of Canelo vs Charlo

    ·1h 14m
  6. 6

    Episode 358: Michael Montero Goes Pro

    ·1h 17m
  7. 7

    Episode 386: Examining Jake Paul Hate, Who is the REAL FOTY? Best/Worst of 2025

    ·1h 46m
  8. 8

    Episode 385: Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua preview; Terence Crawford retires

    ·1h 25m
  9. 9

    Episode 384: What Did We Learn from Benavidez, Bam, Haney and Mason in Riyadh?

    ·1h 26m
  10. 10

    Episode 383: American Boxing in 2025, What a Shit Show

    ·1h 17m
  11. 11

    Episode 382: Canelo vs Crawford Preview Show

    ·1h 43m
  12. 12

    Episode 381: US Television KO's Boxing, 2025 Mid-Year Update

    ·1h 31m
  13. 13

    Episode 380: Canelo vs Crawford: Can it Break Thru to the Mainstream?

    ·1h 49m
  14. 14

    Vasiliy Lomachenko Announces his Retirement from Boxing

    ·1h 20m
  15. 15

    What did we Learn from Benavidez vs Morrell?

    ·38m
  16. 16

    Episode 378: The 2024 Year-In-Review Show Spectacular

    ·2h 10m
  17. 17

    Oleksandr Usyk UD12 Tyson Fury: Immediate Reaction

    ·1h 18m
  18. 18

    Sport Nation New Zealand Interview: Usyk vs Fury II Preview and More

    ·14m
  19. 19

    Episode 377: Usyk vs Fury 2: Repeat or Revenge?

    ·1h 3m
  20. 20

    Episode 376: Beterbiev vs Bivol Preview

    ·1h 34m
  21. 21

    Episode 375: Joshua vs Dubious Preview

    ·52m
  22. 22

    Episode 374: Naoya Inoue Returns, Previewing the Fall Schedule

    ·1h 32m
  23. 23

    Crawford vs Madrimov Flops: Why Doesn't Crawford Sell

    ·25m
  24. 24

    Episode 373: Crawford vs Madrimov preview

    ·1h 45m
  25. 25

    What is the Ceiling for Jaron "Boots" Ennis?

    ·36m
  26. 26

    Ryan Garcia: Boxing's Greatest Villain?

    ·1h 11m
  27. 27

    TNC 372: Juan Francisco Estrada vs Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez Preview

    ·1h 35m
  28. 28

    Zhilei Zhang Bangs Deontay Wilder Into Retirement

    ·30m
  29. 29

    Oleksandr Uysk Does It! Beats Tyson Fury, Wins Undisputed Heavyweight Championship

    ·1h 9m
  30. 30

    Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk Preview Show

    ·1h 38m
  31. 31

    Inoue destroys Nery, Canelo beats Munguia

    ·36m
  32. 32

    Ryan Garcia Tests Positive for PEDS before Haney Fight

    ·41m
  33. 33

    Ryan Garcia beats Devin Haney: Immediate Reaction

    ·36m
  34. 34

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

    ·1h 18m
  35. 35

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

    ·21m
  36. 36

    Anthony Joshua Rebalances the Force, Destroys Ngannou

    ·1h 30m
  37. 37

    Devin Haney vs Vasyl Lomachenko Preview

    ·21m
  38. 38

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

    ·1h 29m
  39. 39

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

    ·1h 1m
  40. 40

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

    ·59m
  41. 41

    The Detroit Lions are America's Team!

    ·23m
  42. 42

    Episode 366: Beterbiev vs Smith Preview

    ·1h 21m
  43. 43

    End of Year Reviews: Day of Reckoning, Inoue KO10 Tapales

    ·52m
  44. 44

    Episode 365: 2023 Year-End Super Show Spectacular!

    ·1h 51m
  45. 45

    Yes - Boxing CAN Thrive in the Era of Piracy!

    ·19m
  46. 46

    Boxing’s Watered-Down State: How Did We Get Here?

    ·51m
  47. 47

    Episode 364: WBC vs Ring, Ward vs Rafael, Saudi Arabia takes over Boxing

    ·1h 38m
  48. 48

    Episode 363: Santillan destroys Rocha, more Showtime Boxing talk, are you watching Fury vs Ngannou?

    ·1h 17m
  49. 49

    Showtime Boxing is No More

    ·56m
  50. 50

    Episode 362: Misfits Melee in Manchester, Charlo Ducking Tszyu and Middleweight is Dead

    ·55m
  51. 51

    Episode 361: Wood stops Warrington, Zurdo decisions Smith

    ·1h 2m
  52. 52

    Episode 357: Usyk KO9 Dubois – The Low Blow Bros Lose Their Mind

    ·48m
  53. 53

    Episode 356: Crawford making the media rounds, Usyk vs Dubois preview

    ·42m
  54. 54

    Episode 355: Joshua stops Helenius (Wilder next?), Navarrete beats Valdez

    ·1h 26m
  55. 55

    Episode 354: The Spence-Crawford Fallout on Social Media; The Jake Paul Experiment Continues

    ·1h 23m
  56. 56

    Episode 353: Crawford destroys Spence; was Bud underrated or was Spence overrated?

    ·1h 45m
  57. 57

    Episode 352: Previews of Fulton vs Inoue, Spence vs Crawford

    ·1h 49m
  58. 58

    Episode 352: Previews of Fulton vs Inoue, Spence vs Crawford

    ·1h 49m
  59. 59

    Episode 351: Boots Ennis rolls on; Vergil Ortiz withdraws again, future unclear

    ·1h 14m
  60. 60

    Episode 350: Mid-Year Review: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

    ·1h 29m
  61. 61

    Radio Segment: Spence vs Crawford, Haney vs Loma, Canelo, Fury, Usyk and more!

    ·12m
  62. 62

    Haney UD Lomachenko, was Loma robbed?

    ·29m
  63. 63

    Is Canelo Álvarez Washed Up?

    ·29m
  64. 64

    It's Canelo Alvarez Fight Week!

    ·19m
  65. 65

    Davis vs Garcia does 1M+ PPV buys: Can They Do It Again?

    ·22m
  66. 66

    Gervonta Davis stops Ryan Garcia; is Tank the face of American Boxing?

    ·29m
  67. 67

    Gervonta Davis vs Ryan Garcia: BREAKDOWN AND PREDICTION

    ·21m
  68. 68

    Zhilei Zhang stops Joe Joyce, is he ready for Usyk and Fury?

    ·22m
  69. 69

    Time to Unplug from the Boxing Matrix

    ·10m
  70. 70

    Episode 349: DAZN raises the rent, Lara and Nery score KO's, Paul vs Fury preview

    ·1h 43m
  71. 71

    Episode 348: Foster upsets Vargas, Wood vs Lara preview

    ·1h 9m
  72. 72

    Episode 346: Artur Beterbiev stops Anthony Yarde in a classic

    ·1h 8m
  73. 73

    Episode 345: Liam Smith stops Chris Eubank Jr; Beterbiev vs Yarde preview

    ·1h 30m
  74. 74

    Episode 344: Ajagba and Shaw stink it out, Eubank vs Smith preview

    ·2h
  75. 75

    The Friday Wrap-Up: Espinoza vs Hearn, Spence vs Thurman & more

    ·1h 1m
  76. 76

    Episode 343: Tank wins again, is Ryan Garcia next?

    ·1h 30m
  77. 77

    Episode 342: Inoue destroys Butler, is he P4P #1 right now?

    ·1h 52m
  78. 78

    The Friday Wrap-Up: Which Platform had the best 2022?

    ·1h 4m
  79. 79

    Episode 341: Crawford crushes Avanesyan, Lopez edges Martin; Inoue vs Butler undisputed preview

    ·1h 43m
  80. 80

    CBS Sports Radio: The Dave Smith Show with Michael Montero (10-DEC-2022)

    ·11m
  81. 81

    Episode 340: Estrada edges Chocolatito, Fury stops Chisora; Terence Crawford returns

    ·1h 26m
  82. 82

    The Friday Wrap-Up: Estrada vs Chocolatito III preview

    ·1h 31m
  83. 83

    Episode 339: Prograis stops Zepeda, Whyte edges Franklin; Estrada vs Chocolatito III preview

    ·1h 22m
  84. 84

    Episode 338: Tank and Kingry “Agree to Terms”, Prograis vs Zepeda Preview

    ·1h 45m
  85. 85

    Episode 337: Stevie Spark upsets Montana Love, is Janibek Alimkhanuly overrated?

    ·1h 58m
  86. 86

    Episode 336: Bivol Dominates Zurdo; a Rant on QUALITY Over Quantity

    ·1h 45m
  87. 87

    The Friday Wrap-Up: Bivol vs Zurdo Preview

    ·1h 26m
  88. 88

    Episode 335: Bivol vs Zurdo Preview; is Lomachenko Overrated?

    ·1h 11m
  89. 89

    Episode 334: The Women Crush It in London; Was Wilder-Helenius "Fixed"?

    ·1h 59m
  90. 90

    The Friday Wrap-Up: Will Mayer vs Baumgardner Steal the Show this Weekend?

    ·1h 40m
  91. 91

    Episode 333: A Loaded Weekend of Fights!

    ·1h 39m
  92. 92

    The Friday Wrap-Up: Benn vs Eubank cancelled due to PEDS

    ·1h 32m
  93. 93

    Episode 332: Benn vs Eubank, Fundora vs Ocampo previews

    ·2h
  94. 94

    The Friday Wrap-Up: Open Discussion, Calls, Ask Me Anything!

    ·1h 51m
  95. 95

    Episode 331: Joyce KO11 Parker; is Joe Joyce elite?

    ·1h 5m
  96. 96

    The Wednesday Wrap-Up: Canelo-Golovkin3 PPV Numbers

    ·1h 33m
  97. 97

    Episode 347: Navarrete survives a scare, Serrano and Baumgardner win in NYC

    Hidden gem

    Michael Montero opens episode 347 of Neutral Corner Boxing Podcast by saying the show will run early and shorter for a few weeks before returning to normal by the end of the month.

    ·1h 3m·4 clips
  98. 98

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

    ·1h 35m
  99. 99

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

    Host Michael Montero discusses upcoming boxing events, including Ryan Garcia vs.

    ·45m·4 clips
  100. 100

    Cinco de Mayo Weekend Review: Duds, Upsets and Inoue's "Glass Chin"

    A boxing commentator reviews the Cinco de Mayo weekend fights, discussing disappointing results and upsets, including Inoue's 'glass chin', and shares a Twitter poll about the event.

    ·49m
  101. 101

    Shakur Stevenson the GOAT Already? Slow Down!!!

    Hidden gem

    The episode centers on Shakur Stevenson’s win over Teofimo Lopez, with the host citing CompuBox numbers showing Lopez at 15% accuracy on 468 punches and Stevenson at 44% on 372.

    Feb 1, 2026·23m·1 clip
  102. 102

    Episode 386: Examining Jake Paul Hate, Who is the REAL FOTY? Best/Worst of 2025

    Hidden gem

    Montero On Boxing episode 386 centers on Anthony Joshua’s fatal car crash in Nigeria, Jake Paul’s 33 million-view Netflix event, and the argument that boxing’s anger around Paul says more about the sport than about Paul himself.

    Dec 31, 2025·1h 46m·5 clips
  103. 103

    Episode 385: Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua preview; Terence Crawford retires

    Michael Montero previews Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua and discusses Terence Crawford's retirement on the Neutral Corner Boxing Podcast.

    Dec 19, 2025·1h 25m
  104. 104

    Episode 384: What Did We Learn from Benavidez, Bam, Haney and Mason in Riyadh?

    Michael Montero discusses the big fight card in Riyadh, upcoming fights, Canelo Alvarez's pound-for-pound ranking, and other boxing news.

    Nov 25, 2025·1h 26m
  105. 105

    Episode 383: American Boxing in 2025, What a Shit Show

    Michael Montero discusses the state of American boxing in 2025, calling it a 'shit show', and shares personal updates about his family and recent return to the ring.

    Nov 5, 2025·1h 17m
  106. 106

    Episode 382: Canelo vs Crawford Preview Show

    Hidden gem

    Naoya Inouye can leave Japan having beaten the top three at 122 pounds.

    Sep 11, 2025·1h 43m·2 clips
  107. 107

    Episode 381: US Television KO's Boxing, 2025 Mid-Year Update

    Hidden gem

    Michael Montero says the Ali Act revisions could help mid-level fighters while leaving stars and club shows mostly unchanged.

    Jul 29, 2025·1h 31m·2 clips
  108. 108

    Episode 380: Canelo vs Crawford: Can it Break Thru to the Mainstream?

    Jun 14, 2025·1h 49m
  109. 109

    Vasiliy Lomachenko Announces his Retirement from Boxing

    Jun 6, 2025·1h 20m
  110. 110

    Cinco de Mayo Weekend Review: Duds, Upsets and Inoue's "Glass Chin"

    May 7, 2025·49m
  111. 111

    Episode 379: Beterbiev vs Bivol II - the Greatest PPV Card Ever?

    Feb 21, 2025·2h 13m
  112. 112

    What did we Learn from Benavidez vs Morrell?

    Feb 3, 2025·38m
  113. 113

    Episode 378: The 2024 Year-In-Review Show Spectacular

    Dec 31, 2024·2h 10m
  114. 114

    Oleksandr Usyk UD12 Tyson Fury: Immediate Reaction

    Dec 21, 2024·1h 18m
  115. 115

    Sport Nation New Zealand Interview: Usyk vs Fury II Preview and More

    Dec 20, 2024·14m
  116. 116

    Episode 377: Usyk vs Fury 2: Repeat or Revenge?

    Dec 6, 2024·1h 3m
  117. 117

    Episode 376: Beterbiev vs Bivol Preview

    Oct 11, 2024·1h 34m
  118. 118

    Episode 375: Joshua vs Dubious Preview

    Sep 21, 2024·52m
  119. 119

    Episode 374: Naoya Inoue Returns, Previewing the Fall Schedule

    Aug 30, 2024·1h 32m
  120. 120

    Crawford vs Madrimov Flops: Why Doesn't Crawford Sell

    Aug 12, 2024·25m
  121. 121

    Episode 373: Crawford vs Madrimov preview

    Jul 31, 2024·1h 45m
  122. 122

    What is the Ceiling for Jaron "Boots" Ennis?

    Jul 15, 2024·36m
  123. 123

    Ryan Garcia: Boxing's Greatest Villain?

    Jul 6, 2024·1h 11m
  124. 124

    TNC 372: Juan Francisco Estrada vs Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez Preview

    Jun 29, 2024·1h 35m
  125. 125

    Zhilei Zhang Bangs Deontay Wilder Into Retirement

    Jun 2, 2024·30m
  126. 126

    Oleksandr Uysk Does It! Beats Tyson Fury, Wins Undisputed Heavyweight Championship

    May 19, 2024·1h 9m
  127. 127

    Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk Preview Show

    May 18, 2024·1h 38m
  128. 128

    Inoue destroys Nery, Canelo beats Munguia

    May 6, 2024·36m
  129. 129

    Ryan Garcia Tests Positive for PEDS before Haney Fight

    May 2, 2024·41m
  130. 130

    Ryan Garcia beats Devin Haney: Immediate Reaction

    Apr 23, 2024·36m
  131. 131

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

    Apr 12, 2024·1h 35m
  132. 132

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

    Mar 25, 2024·1h 18m
  133. 133

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

    Mar 15, 2024·21m
  134. 134

    Anthony Joshua Rebalances the Force, Destroys Ngannou

    Mar 9, 2024·1h 30m
  135. 135

    BREAKING: Canelo and PBC unable to agree to terms

    Feb 26, 2024·49m
  136. 136

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

    Feb 23, 2024·1h 29m
  137. 137

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

    Feb 12, 2024·45m
  138. 138

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

    Feb 2, 2024·1h 1m
  139. 139

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

    Boxing podcast host reviews recent fights and discusses the Detroit Lions' heartbreaking NFC Championship loss.

    Jan 29, 2024·59m
  140. 140

    The Detroit Lions are America's Team!

    Jan 24, 2024·23m
  141. 141

    Episode 366: Beterbiev vs Smith Preview

    Host previews the Beterbiev vs Smith fight and discusses upcoming boxing events in 2024.

    Jan 12, 2024·1h 21m
  142. 142

    End of Year Reviews: Day of Reckoning, Inoue KO10 Tapales

    A boxing commentator reviews the final two cards of 2023, discusses the year's storylines, and shares thoughts on fighter of the year and pound-for-pound rankings.

    Dec 27, 2023·52m
  143. 143

    Episode 365: 2023 Year-End Super Show Spectacular!

    Dec 21, 2023·1h 51m
  144. 144

    Yes - Boxing CAN Thrive in the Era of Piracy!

    Dec 4, 2023·19m
  145. 145

    Boxing’s Watered-Down State: How Did We Get Here?

    Dec 1, 2023·51m
  146. 146

    Episode 364: WBC vs Ring, Ward vs Rafael, Saudi Arabia takes over Boxing

    Nov 25, 2023·1h 38m
  147. 147

    Episode 363: Santillan destroys Rocha, more Showtime Boxing talk, are you watching Fury vs Ngannou?

    The host updates listeners on his personal life and discusses recent boxing events including Santillan vs Rocha and Fury vs Ngannou.

    Oct 27, 2023·1h 17m
  148. 148

    Showtime Boxing is No More

    Oct 18, 2023·56m
  149. 149

    Episode 362: Misfits Melee in Manchester, Charlo Ducking Tszyu and Middleweight is Dead

    Oct 16, 2023·55m
  150. 150

    Episode 361: Wood stops Warrington, Zurdo decisions Smith

    Oct 9, 2023·1h 2m