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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Phones: 1-213-267-7787 (USA), +44 2081 036051 (UK) 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. https://www.youtube.com/live/nUumn1ZcHqs?si=F--d4GZ6xmDI70Ec