Montero On Boxing

Terence Crawford recently criticized the resume of Canelo Alvarez, insinuating that he "doesn't fight black fighters", specifying Jermall Charlo and Demetrius Andrade. Michael Montero argues that the biggest issue preventing fights is promotional/network allegiances and in-house business interests, NOT race/ethnicity. Boxing is more globally diverse than ever before, and Montero argues that the narrative of African-American fighters being avoided is an old, outdated one.

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On episode 259 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero is joined by promoters Terri Moss Buckhead Fight Club) and Rob Butler (RB3 Sports) to discuss their upcoming show in Atlanta, and putting on club shows in the post COVID world. Next, Montero reviews wins by Vergil Ortiz Jr, Artur Beterbiev and Lawrence Okolie last weekend. He also previews this week's schedule, including the highly anticipated rematch between Alexander Povetkin and Dillian Whyte.

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On episode 258 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero discusses the legacy of "Marvelous" Marvin Hagler, who passed away last weekend at the age of 66. Next, Montero reviews Juan Francisco Estrada's controversial split decision victory over Roman Gonzalez in Dallas. Their rematch more than lived up to the hype, but the ridiculous 117-111 scorecard from Carlo Sucre overshadowed the event. Last, Montero previews this week's schedule, featuring a great all-Texas showdown between Vergil Ortiz and Maurice Hooker.

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After Juan Francisco Estrada and Roman "Chocolatito" Gonzalez weigh-in for their highly anticipated rematch in Dallas, Texas, Michael Montero gives his official fight prediction. Gonzalez beat Estrada when they first fought in Los Angeles back in 2012. Now, they will unify junior bantamweight titles and fight for the coveted RING MAGAZINE belt tomorrow night at the American Airlines Center in downtown Dallas. The fight headlines a great triple-header from Matchroom Boxing that will be broadcast live on DAZN.

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On episode 257 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero gives his insight on Claressa Shields, who just headlined an independent PPV card streamed on Fite.TV and the state of Women's Boxing. Next, Montero reviews Brandon Adams' come from behind win over Serhii Bohachuk in Puerto Rico. And last but not least, he previews the highly anticipated rematch between Juan "El Gallo" Francisco Estrada and Roman "Chocolatito" Gonzalez in Dallas, Texas.

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On episode 256 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero is joined by sports ticket broker Jim Boone of "KO Tickets" to discuss upcoming shows, and how the COVID pandemic has changed the business. Next, Montero gives his thoughts on Triller blowing up the system by bidding $6M on the mandatory lightweight championship fight between Teofimo Lopez and George Kambosos, the destruction of Avni Yildirim at the hands of Saul "Canelo" Alvarez in Miami (which Montero covered ringside for Ring Magazine), and more!

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On episode 255 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero breaks down all the action last week from around the world. In London, David Avanesyan battered previously undefeated Josh Kelly, stopping him in six. In Las Vegas, Oscar Valdez scored an upset, highlight-reel knockout win over Miguel Berchelt. And Adrien Broner was awarded another gift decision against Jovanie Santiago on Showtime. Montero also previews the Matchroom card in Miami this Saturday, featuring Saul "Canelo" Alvarez vs Avni Yildirim and Julio Cesar Martinez vs McWilliams Arroyo.

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Michael Montero interviews undefeated junior middleweight prospect Serhii Bohachuk (18-0, 18KO), who fights Brandon Adams March 4 in Puerto Rico. They headline a show on NBC Sports Network. Bohachuk and Montero discuss the 154-pound division, who wins between Jermell Charlo and Brian Castano, training with Manny Robles, Los Angeles life versus life in the Ukraine, and more.

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On episode 254 of The Neutral Corner boxing podcast, host Michael Montero breaks down Mauricio Lara's upset win over Josh Warrington in London, Richard Commey and Jared Anderson scoring big knockout wins in Las Vegas, and Brian Castano defeating Patrick Teixeira to claim a junior middleweight title, while Joseph Diaz Jr and Shavkatdzhon Rakhimov settled for a majority draw in California. Next, Montero previews this week's loaded schedule. Adrien Broner returns to action, Josh Kelly steps up in opposition, and Oscar Valdez challenges Miguel Berchelt on ESPN.

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Michael Montero joins Dave Smith on SportsMap Radio and "The Mightier" 1090 AM Sports Talk to discuss the latest news and rumors in the world of boxing. Among the topics are Canelo announcing his new promotional company, the young lightweights coming up, will Deontay Wilder block the Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua super fight, and more.