I just wanted to take a few minutes to give a heartfelt THANK YOU to all of you for your support. Last night, there was a TON of pressure on me. But I pushed through it and got the win. It wasn't pretty, I could have fought better, but I got the W for myself, for all of you, and for my brother Anthony. I felt so much love from so many different people. Once again, I just want to show my gratitude.

https://youtu.be/PVFQCPm8ny4

On episode 281 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero catches up on two weeks of news of notes and wins by Katie Taylor, Conor Benn, Filip Hrgovic, Tony Yoka and Oscar Valdez, as well as the Triller circus show that ended with Evander Holyfield being embarrassed in Florida. Also, Montero previews his upcoming fight this Thursday, September 16. He will be headlining a charity event in Atlanta, that will be streamed live on the WBC LIVE Channel!

https://youtu.be/6h8CREps1ZY

Oscar Valdez tested positive for banned substance Phentermine but will fight tonight anyway, COVID continues to KO the fight schedule, and Michael Montero steps into the ring next Thursday, September 16 in Atlanta.

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On episode 280 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero reviews Jake Paul's split decision win over Tyron Woodley in Cleveland, Ohio, and reviews this weekend's rematch between Mauricio Lara and Josh Warrington in England.

https://youtu.be/tIh46Ry0J8k

The World Boxing Association (WBA) has eliminated all of their "interim" titles. There are 10 current "interim champions" who will now become mandatory challengers tot he "regular" titleholders. Michael Montero gives his thoughts on the WBA promising to clean up their act. He also speaks on the legacy and impact of Manny Pacquiao, who may have fought his last professional bout last Saturday against Yordenis Ugas.

https://youtu.be/wplWeVlRx44

On episode 279 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero gives his thoughts on late replacement Yordenis Ugas beating Manny Pacquiao by unanimous decision in Las Vegas. Many are speculating that it may have been the Filipino legend's last time in the ring. Montero also previews the upcoming fight between Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley.

https://youtu.be/pJmT3f9x2-8

Let's take one more look at the welterweight title fight between Manny Pacquiao and Yordenis Ugas before the opening bell. Some bookmakers have Pacquiao as high as a -430 betting favorite (Ugas +300), some have it tighter (-370 and +240). The over/under is currently at 10.5 rounds. So how should you bet? Will this fight go the distance or could there be a stoppage? Will Manny "get old" against Ugas?

https://youtu.be/1XhDDtoj8ac

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On episode 278 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero talks about more fight postponements, disciplinary action from the WBA, and wins by Joshua Buatsi, Joshua Franco, John Riel Casimero and Vergil Ortiz Jr. He also does a full review of the PPV card headlined by the Manny Pacquiao vs Yordenis Ugas welterweight title bout.

https://youtu.be/cGY5FJcut6M

On episode 277 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero dives into another ROBBERY in the sport. Last Saturday, in the co-main of a PBC on Fox broadcast, Gabriel Maestre scored a unanimous decision win over Mykal Fox for a third-tier WBA welterweight title. Problem is, Fox dominated Masetre throughout the fight, even dropping him in the second round... After ranting on the corruption of the WBA and the PBC, Montero reviews this week's schedule. The best match up of the weekend is between Vergil Ortiz Jr and Egidijus Kavaliauskas, who headline a Golden Boy Promotions show on DAZN from Texas.

https://youtu.be/LEbjS91Il78

On episode 276 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero catches up on the upcoming fight schedule and briefly talks Olympic boxing from Tokyo. Montero also reviews upset wins by Jonathan Rice in New Jersey and Leigh Wood in England. He also does a full review of the schedule this week, which includes fight cards on Fite TV, ESPN+ and DAZN, and takes your calls.

https://youtu.be/9oTuMEQs_50