Ring Champs with Ak & Barak

Why Max Kellerman Says Terence Crawford Will Fight Again

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:32:00 -0000

Max Kellerman sits down with Ak and Barak in Las Vegas during Garcia–Benn fight week, and nobody leaves without an argument. He explains why he thinks the odds are close to zero that Terence Crawford never fights again, the Janibek plan that could make Bud boxing's first six-division champion, and why Boots Ennis is the dangerous fight. Then it gets heated: Max calls Canelo's run at 168 a cherry pick, the guys push back, and he lands on the one fighter he says Canelo did duck. He also goes all in on the sanctioning bodies ("I spit on all of them"), traces it back to Holyfield–Lewis, and explains why he's at Zuffa: boxing needs an institution the way football has the NFL. Plus why AJ has long odds against Fury, why he suspects Shakur is the best fighter in the world even if the proof says Inoue, and how a kid doing a public access show called Max on Boxing landed at ESPN. Plus why Canelo vs. Mbilli is no soft touch, and a heated argument over whether Shakur is the best fighter in the world.

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Fury vs. Joshua Was in Jeopardy? Barak Says “Fake News” | Ring Champs at Project Series 2

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:34:00 -0000

Ring Champs is back on the road at Caribe Royale Orlando for Project Series 2, Matchroom and Boxlab Promotions’ proving ground live on DAZN. First up, AJ vs. Fury is official for December 11 in Cardiff on Netflix, but was it ever really in jeopardy? Barak calls it fake news, Ak pushes back with what Turki says the move cost, they argue whether this fight is bigger than Fury vs. Wilder, and Ak puts his prediction on record: AJ goes down, gets up, and knocks Tyson Fury out. Get ready to pull the receipts.
Then Vito “White Magic” Mielnicki Jr. drops in fresh off his win over Ammo Williams: the maturity shift that turned his career around, the 100-plus rounds with Jermall Charlo, sparring Boots, growing up in the gym with Shakur’s family and riding a 16-passenger van to tournaments with Tank, and why he thinks he could get a Canelo fight. Friday’s main event star Omari Jones talks headlining at home, and the Eddie Hearn meeting in Paris right after his Olympic bout.
Plus why Canelo vs. Mbilli is no soft touch, and a heated argument over whether Shakur is the best fighter in the world.
Project Series 2 will be LIVE on DAZN Friday, October 2nd.
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00:00:00 – Back on the Road at Caribe Royale for Project Series 2
00:01:01 – AJ vs. Fury: Fake News or Real Jeopardy?
00:03:45 – Too Late? The Presser & Bigger Than Fury vs. Wilder
00:08:41 – Fury Says He’s Going Straight at AJ
00:10:03 – Best British Heavyweight Ever on the Line
00:11:17 – Ak’s Prediction: Pull the Receipts
00:12:49 – AD BREAK
00:13:30 – Vito Mielnicki Jr. Joins: Beating Ammo Williams
00:15:04 – Turning Pro at 17 & Mistakes on Live TV
00:20:06 – Talking His Way Into Big Fights
00:22:58 – Sending Canelo Into Retirement?
00:23:52 – Sparring Boots & 100 Rounds With Charlo
00:28:06 – Growing Up With Shakur’s Family & Tank
00:32:54 – “I’m the Best Middleweight”
00:35:13 – AD BREAK
00:36:17 – Omari Jones: Headlining at Home
00:39:24 – Skipping the Four-Rounders & Building at 147
00:44:02 – Eddie Hearn’s Train to Paris
00:48:53 – A Word From Our Partners
00:49:45 – Canelo vs. Mbilli Is No Soft Touch
00:52:54 – Is Shakur the Best Fighter in the World?

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Terence Crawford: “I See Holes” in Boots’ Game, Hitchins vs. Keyshawn Is Close & Zab’s Floyd Beef

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:06:52 -0000

Ring Champs takes over Las Vegas for Garcia–Benn fight week, and two welterweight legends stop by the MGM Grand. Terence Crawford pulls up first, happily retired and still watching everything, to explain the Boots Ennis post everyone misread, why “belt hunting” doesn’t add up when Canelo’s on the table, the holes he sees, the PBC wall that kept him from Spence for years, and the Eminem walkout that felt like a movie.

Brooklyn’s own Zab Judah, the newest member of the All The Smoke family, settles the Floyd-vs-Crawford-at-38 debate his way, talks Shakur vs. Pacquiao, and finally tells the whole Floyd Mayweather story: the knockdown that wasn’t, the $350,000 fine and one-year suspension, years of not speaking, the bottles he sent back with “send me a contract,” and the Pro Bowl meeting that ended it.

Then Richardson Hitchins is fresh off the plane with news: the Keyshawn Davis fight is close, and he explains the money that finally made sense, why he’s “definitely bigger than him,” what Shakur has to do when it’s signed, and why he believes this fight belongs on American soil.

0:00 - Terence Crawford Intro & reacting to Ryan Garcia’s “Avengers” jab
2:07 - Explaining the “check the temperature” retirement tease
3:20 - Boots Ennis
6:34 - Never ducking a fight: the PBC vs. Top Rank history
10:09 - Passing the undisputed torch & best Vegas fight nights
13:06 - Retirement, the Eminem walkout, and the Ukraine trip
16:25 - AD BREAK
17:00 - Zab Judah & the state of the welterweight division
18:53 - Shakur Stevenson’s next move & rumored Pacquiao fight
20:55 - Mayweather’s “phantom knockdown” vs. Judah & his defense
23:52 - Mayweather vs. Crawford: comparing résumés and biggest wins
29:03 - The Mayweather-Judah brawl and their years-long feud
37:39 - Judah brothers’ gym wars, Teofimo Lopez, and AJ-Fury talk
42:47 - First big payday, jewelry, and money regrets
46:11 - AD BREAK
47:33 - Richardson Hitchins joins the show & Keyshawn Davis talks
51:39 - Why AJ-Fury might land in Cardiff instead of the U.S.
53:31 - Zab breaks down the Hitchins-Davis styles matchup
55:19 - Hitchins on staying disciplined and avoiding vices
58:05 - Shakur-Devin Haney fight falling apart, and Devin’s size
1:00:32 - Fighting your boxing “brothers” for the big money
1:03:15 - Fight timeline and location debate

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Scott Coker: “They Couldn’t Destroy Us”, His New $60M MMA Venture & Why McGregor Isn’t Done

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:20:39 -0000

One of the most influential promoters in combat sports history sits down with Ak and Barak. Scott Coker built Strikeforce from scratch, developed Ronda Rousey, Daniel Cormier, Fedor and a heavyweight division he says was better than the UFC’s — and then sold it in a deal he calls one of the worst days of his life. He opens up about the pressure campaign that came before the sale (“they couldn’t destroy us, so they had to negotiate”), the seven-year non-compete the lawyers demanded, and why his fighters never wanted to leave.

Then it turns to the money: the $500 million in purses he’s paid, the 58% of revenue Strikeforce shared with fighters, and the question about pay he says belongs to Dana White. Plus Cyborg calling out Claressa Shields and why he’d pay to see it, the truth about Conor McGregor’s injury and why he believes Conor can’t go out like that, the Crawford–McGregor $200M two-fight idea, remembering Kimbo Slice, and what’s next: $60 million raised for a new MMA venture that includes a one-year invite-only tournament at 126 pounds launching in 2027, built on the Super Six blueprint that made Andre Ward a star.

00:00 Intro: Welcoming Scott Coker
00:28 The Bellator–Showtime Years & COVID Fallout
02:12 Selling Strikeforce to the UFC
09:38 Building Bellator From the Ground Up
14:16 What Makes a Fighter a Star?
18:36 MMA Money vs. Boxing Money
22:06 Fighter Pay & the Strikeforce Model
33:05 Launching a New Tournament Promotion
34:01 Inspired by Pride & K1's Tournament Format
38:19 The $60M Funding Round
40:54 Weight Class Strategy & Q1 2027 Launch
58:49 Naming the New Company

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“AJ Knocks Fury Out at MSG”: Ak’s Big Call & Teofimo Handles Rolly | Live at the Project Series

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:15:35 -0000

RING CHAMPS hits the road. Ak and Barak are live from the Stadium Club at Caribe Royale Orlando for the launch of the Project Series — Matchroom and Boxlab Promotions’ new proving ground on DAZN, where undefeated fighters actually fight each other. They break down what Teofimo Lopez just did to Rolly Romero in Vegas and why the casuals scoring it close need a lesson in how rounds actually work, then get into Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn and the keys for both men on September 12.

Then it gets loud: AJ vs. Fury is signed for Netflix, but the venue war is real — Wembley or Madison Square Garden? Ak makes his call on both the venue and the fight, and the argument that follows gets personal. Plus the prospect graveyard (the Felix Verdejo story Top Rank saw coming), the debut of a new segment, Who the Heck Is That?, and a sit-down with undefeated Christian “El Capitán” Barreto before he faces Corey Marksman in Friday’s main event of the inaugural Project Series broadcast.

Don’t miss Project Series, live from the Caribe Royale Orlando, Friday August 28th and streaming on DAZN.

00:00:00 – Cold Open: On the Road at the Stadium Club
00:02:38 – Teofimo Handles Rolly: The Recap
00:04:18 – Scoring 101: Body Shots Count & the 10-8 Debate
00:07:19 – What’s Next for Teofimo & Rolly
00:09:37 – What the Project Series Is: Projects vs. Prospects
00:14:23 – The Prospect Graveyard: Brandon Lee, Joey Spencer & Felix Verdejo
00:19:30 – The Ones They Got Right: Shakur at 17
00:22:59 – Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn: The Breakdown
00:27:02 – Ryan’s Jab, Conor’s Pressure & the Dogfight Question
00:32:24 – AJ vs. Fury: The Netflix Venue War
00:36:18 – The 4 A.M. Problem & the Falling-Asleep Argument
00:42:14 – Ak’s Call: “AJ Knocks Fury Out”
00:46:21 – New Segment Debut: Who the Heck Is That?
00:52:02 – Christian Barreto Joins the Show
00:56:22 – Cotto, Money & the Question He Wouldn’t Answer
01:03:19 – See You Friday/Wrap

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Rolly vs. Teofimo: Which Rolly Shows Up Saturday & Is AJ-Fury at MSG Really Happening?

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 03:04:16 -0000

Ak and Barak break down Rolly Romero vs. Teofimo Lopez before Saturday’s title fight in Vegas: the smarter Rolly that showed up against Ryan Garcia, why Teofimo comes back different after a loss, and the style question that decides it. Then they get into Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn on September 12, why Conor has the most to gain, and the business story behind it all — the DAZN and PBC deal they never thought they’d see, and what it felt like betting their careers on “the app” back in 2018 when everyone called it suicide.

Plus: the report that AJ vs. Fury is headed to Madison Square Garden on Netflix — and why Barak thought it was fake news before making the case that New York wins. Canelo’s dangerous fight with Christian Mbilli that casuals are sleeping on. A heated argument about Micky Ward, belts, and what actually makes a legacy. And finally a farewell to Errol Spence: the career, the what-ifs, and the Hall of Fame verdict.

0:00 – Intro
0:43 – DAZN’s rise and the PBC/DAZN partnership
3:59 – Can boxing’s rival networks coexist?
5:09 – Promoters, networks & fighter loyalty debate
7:17 – Rolly Romero vs. Teofimo Lopez preview
10:39 – Styles breakdown: Romero vs. Lopez
14:18 – Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn intro
15:17 – DAZN vs. Zuffa: the promotional landscape
16:51 – Garcia’s recent form & Benn’s résumé
18:20 – Conor Benn interview callback & legacy debate
22:11 – Garcia vs. Benn matchup & odds
24:32 – Who benefits more from a win?
27:24 – AD BREAK
30:12 – Anthony Joshua vs. Tyson Fury reportedly heading to MSG
36:10 – Canelo’s next fight and the danger of overlooking Mbili
38:33 – Errol Spence Jr.’s career tribute & Hall of Fame case

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Edgar Berlanga Reveals Zuffa Pays MORE Than Canelo, Vows Revenge for Sheeraz Loss & Untold Stories

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:02:14 -0000

Edgar Berlanga sits down with Ak & Barak to finally clear the air — addressing the on-camera tension with Ak head-on before diving into everything else. From there, “The Chosen One” opens up about the toughest stretch of his career, the massive payday from signing with Zuffa Boxing, and why he says it’s already outpacing what he made fighting Canelo.

The conversation covers his fallout with Top Rank and Bob Arum vs. Todd DuBoef, the real story behind his beef with Oscar De La Hoya and Eddie Hearn (including getting shut out of ringside tickets), the rise of his viral song “Baby Mama” and plans for a full EP, and a no-holds-barred Untold Stories segment. He closes it out naming his next three dream opponents — and the one rematch he’d want above all else.

0:00 Intro
0:46 Addressing the tension with Ak
6:23 The Sheeraz loss, the dark place
11:55 - AD BREAK
14:29 Fat Joe loyalty — origin story
20:37 MSG pressure, the knockdown & comeback KO
28:20 The Angulo fight — dirty tactics
29:28 Leaving Top Rank
31:19 The Canelo fight, mindset, biggest purse
43:43 Signing with Zuffa Boxing
46:30 “Baby Mama” origin story
53:19 Oscar De La Hoya & Eddie Hearn tension
1:05:31 Untold Stories
1:09:19 Is the persona a show?
1:11:11 Haney/Keyshawn Davis, Hitchins talk
1:20:45 Next 3 opponents, Canelo rematch dream

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Michael Irvin: Dinner With Tyson Fresh Out of Prison, Ali vs. Tyson & Crying Over Buster Douglas

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:37:01 -0000

The first football guest in RING CHAMPS history is a Hall of Famer who’s been ringside for boxing’s biggest nights. Michael Irvin sits down with Ak and Barak and starts at the beginning: the 15th of 17 kids, bused 25 miles out of the ghetto at five years old & feeling inferior in an all-white school post-integration, until a tutor threw him a football and said the words that changed his life. He opens up about the father who never saw him play, driving him to cancer treatments at 15, the promise he made the night before he died, and why he wore 88 for his dad’s favorite Cowboy.

Then the boxing stories come out. Dinner with Mike Tyson fresh out of prison (and the moment with the waiter Irvin will never forget), why the Buster Douglas loss hurt him like nothing else in sports, the Chávez–Taylor war that made him ask for the only autograph of his life, his breakdown of how Ali vs. Tyson actually goes, his love for Terence Crawford, and his shock at what Floyd Mayweather is going through.

Plus the truth about Deion Sanders, the physics of why cornerbacks couldn’t press him, and the prison-mentality workouts that built a Hall of Fame career.

00:00 – Intro & Welcoming Michael Irvin
00:52 – Growing Up in Segregation-Era Florida
02:06 – Feeling Inferior & Discovering He Could Be Special
04:37 – St. Thomas Aquinas, Miss Jones & Fighting to Play
07:50 – Moving from Defense to Wide Receiver
10:05 – Freshman Year at Miami Under Jimmy Johnson
12:21 – His Father: The Pastor Who Never Saw Him Play
15:16 – Losing His Father & the Promise He Made
18:02 – Giving Back to St. Thomas Aquinas
20:35 – Ad Break
21:45 – Realizing He Was a Special Wide Receiver
22:59 – Miami Hurricanes Legends & Cowboys Brotherhood
25:13 – Buying Family Homes & Helping Without Hurting
27:21 – Chasing Jerry Rice & Darrell Green
28:23 – Fear, Courage & the Mental Game of Football
31:26 – The Legendary Super Bowl Catch
32:22 – Becoming a Mike Tyson Superfan
35:51 – Deion Sanders & Paying It Forward
39:46 – Boxing’s Meaning & Today’s Top Fighters
44:34 – Greatest Fights, Dream Matchups & the Tyson Dinner Story

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Stephen Espinoza Answers: Does Showtime Actually Owe Floyd Mayweather $340M? | PART 2

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:26:57 -0000

Stephen Espinoza returns for a wide-ranging conversation covering some of boxing’s biggest storylines, and has some updates. He addresses Floyd Mayweather’s $340M lawsuit against him and Showtime personally — where pay-per-view money actually goes, and why he insists not a penny went missing — plus whether he’d still help Floyd, what their conversations have been like since, and the six-month window on a possible Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch.

The conversation turns to a dream matchup: Mayweather vs. Terence Crawford. Espinoza, who has priced fights like this his entire career, gives his verdict and sparks a debate about what it would take to make it real.

Finally, Espinoza responds to Dana White’s claim that Zuffa Boxing will eventually sign every fighter, breaking down what that would actually require — undoing 100 years of boxing’s structure — and pointing to a business model that keeps contradicting itself, down to Devin Haney’s rumored $60M deal.

0:00 – Intro
0:44 – Floyd’s lawsuit: does Espinoza/Showtime owe him money?
2:20 – His reaction to the suit, and where things stand with Al Haymon
4:32 – How PPV money actually flows
9:00 – Streaming vs. old-school PPV payouts
10:16 – The leaked Al Haymon audio and the AI theory
14:19 – Al Haymon taking PBC stars to Fox — and why exclusive network deals hurt boxing
20:49 – Signing Boots Ennis and Anthony Joshua outside of PBC
25:30 – Creating boxing’s first real annual fight schedule
30:38 – Espinoza’s green-light power at Showtime, and why it ended
36:07 – Why Tank vs. Shakur died, and the real story on Crawford vs. Ennis
40:23 – Mayweather vs. Crawford — what it’d take, and would fans buy it?
44:04 – Boxing’s shrinking media landscape, Saudi money, and PIF
50:32 – Could Zuffa really sign every fighter? Devin Haney’s rumored $60M deal
54:23 – Al Haymon’s future, Turki’s “boxing summit,” and fighters pricing themselves out
1:02:20 – Would Espinoza still help Floyd? His finances since the lawsuit
1:05:32 – Addressing Part 1 comments
1:09:36 – Joshua vs. Fury, Wilder’s legacy, and Tank Davis’ future
1:15:49 – Outro

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Terence Crawford: He Planned Retirement BEFORE Canelo, Errol Spence & Who Takes Over Boxing

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:25:32 -0000

Terence Crawford is back on RING CHAMPS for his first sit-down since walking away from boxing, and this time Ak and Barak came with a retirement gift: an original portrait from Tony Nasa. Bud opens up about the decision nobody leaked: he knew before the Canelo fight that it was his last, Bomac couldn't wait for him to be done, and the tears after Spence were him realizing he'd already proved everything. He shuts down the Turki rumors (nobody has offered him a fight since Canelo), explains why "who am I gonna fight?" ends every comeback conversation, and teases the injuries from his worst camp that he's saving for the documentary.

Then he answers what everyone's been waiting on: Spence's camp excuses, and explains why he can't grasp taking the biggest fight of your life unprepared. Crawford reveals there was no rematch clause with Canelo but he'd have honored one anyway, plus the truth about the $200M McGregor offer and what he'd have done in the cage, his take on Shakur signing with Zuffa and the UFC camera "mixup," and advice for Boots Ennis and why Vergil Ortiz is the harder fight over Fundora.

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Richardson Hitchins: TRUTH About the Duarte Pullout, Tank’s Fake Number Texts & Signing With Zuffa

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:49:35 -0000

Richardson Hitchins is back on RING CHAMPS for the first time since the fight that never happened, and he takes us inside every hour of that week: his body shutting down in the cold of Vegas, being held up by his team in the MGM lobby so nobody could see him on his knees, 6 AM ice baths, throwing up on fight night, and the moment he told his manager he couldn’t walk to the ring. Then the part that still eats at him every day — the biggest check of his career, over $1 million, gone with the pullout.

He also gets into everything that came after: vacating the IBF belt, the Zuffa deal and why the money stayed the same without the strap, Eddie Hearn going missing, and sitting down with Dana White and Nick Khan.

Plus Tank Davis texting him from fake numbers, his real issue with Keyshawn Davis and the missed-weight double standard, why he’s picking Teofimo over Rolly, breaking down Boots Ennis vs. Xander Zayas, whether Boots beats Bud, and the fight he wants most: Devin Haney.

00:00 – Intro & Welcome Back Richardson Hitchins
00:47 – What Really Happened During Oscar Duarte Fight Week
07:12 – Is Hitchins Done at 140?
08:50 – Making Weight, Nutrition & Growing Out of the Division
10:59 – Ad Break
12:10 – Zuffa’s Plans for Him at 147
14:04 – How the Zuffa Boxing Deal Came Together
16:25 – Why the Eddie Hearn Deal Fell Apart
21:02 – Breaking Down Teofimo Lopez vs. Rolly Romero
25:53 – Beef with Devin Haney & Tank Davis
30:55 – Should Shakur Stevenson Move Up to 147?
33:53 – Sparring Stories with Shakur Stevenson
35:05 – Keyshawn Davis’ Win Over Jamaine Ortiz
38:34 – Shakur Stevenson Beats Raymond Ford
42:17 – Boots Ennis vs. Xander Zayas
47:35 – Fundora & Vergil in the 154 Division
49:35 – Fantasy Fight: Boots Ennis vs. Bud Crawford
53:45 – Fallout, Critics & the Real Reason He Pulled Out
1:03:34 – Meeting Dana White & Nick Khan
1:06:11 – Talking His Next Opponent
1:11:25 – Wrap

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Emiliano Vargas: Ryan Garcia’s Callout, Sparring Shakur at 17 & The Bad Bunny Super Bowl Call

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:02:41 -0000

Emiliano Vargas pulls up on RING CHAMPS just days after his statement win at a sold-out Barclays Center, and the fastest-rising name in the Vargas dynasty holds nothing back. The undefeated 22-year-old gets real about answering Ryan Garcia’s verbal jab, why he believes Vargas vs. Garcia sells out a stadium. Plus, sparring Shakur Stevenson as a 17-year-old, and the only fighter who ever hurt him in the ring.

He also takes us inside the most surreal stretch of his young career: the locker room during Xander Zayas’ loss to Boots Ennis, the phone call telling him Bad Bunny personally picked him for the Super Bowl halftime show, and the casino run that cost him $16,000 in an hour. Plus his brothers’ bare-knuckle debut in London, the lessons pulled from his father, Fernando’s, career, and the untold story of the pro fight he took with no team and his barber working the mitts.

0:00 Intro
0:47 Vargas Brothers in boxing & family competition
3:18 Staying focused despite money & fame
7:22 Learning from his brothers’ mistakes
11:08 AD BREAK
13:28 Falling in love with boxing as a kid
15:13 Amateur career & traveling the world
17:52 Sparring wars with his brothers growing up
21:33 Ryan Garcia
23:24 His father’s legacy: Tito Trinidad and beyond
27:28 Breaking down the Xander Zayas vs. Boots Ennis fight
32:58 Super Bowl halftime show & meeting Bad Bunny
36:41 Sparring Shakur Stevenson & Jorge Linares
43:17 Dream fight: Ryan Garcia & next opponents
47:42 Untold Stories
58:19 Rapid-fire Qs, dad’s best advice & money stories

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Crawford vs Mayweather: Who Would Win at 38 & Why Resume Isn’t Everything

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:47:11 -0000

Ak and Barak don’t agree on much, and they really don’t agree on this one. In a real-time, unscripted debate, the self-proclaimed biggest Floyd Mayweather fan alive gets pushed to answer the question boxing won’t stop arguing about: is Terence “Bud” Crawford actually better than Floyd Mayweather?

They break down the resume case for Floyd (the $300M Showtime run, the Pacquiao win, the undefeated record) against the eye-test case for Bud (the Canelo demolition three weight classes up, the switch-hitting power, the dominance at 38 that mirrors his prime). They run the fantasy fight at 38, at 29, and dig into who Floyd really beat versus who Bud was blacklisted from fighting. By the end, even Floyd’s #1 fan lands somewhere he’s never said on camera before.

0:00 Intro
0:48 Setting the Stage
1:53 Framing the GOAT Debate
2:51 Floyd’s Close Fights
4:50 Ad Break
5:45 The Age Argument
7:55 Floyd’s Resume Case
9:24 38-Year-Old Floyd vs. Pacquiao
11:48 38-Year-Old Bud vs. Canelo
13:34 Resume vs. Dominance
15:07 Bud’s Blacklisted Prime Years
15:50 Does Resume Trump Everything?
16:54 The Fantasy Fight at 38
18:03 Can Floyd’s Defense Stop Bud?
21:24 What About 29-Year-Old Floyd?
28:47 Could Bud Have Done More?
30:50 The Perfect Retirement
32:07 Names vs. Accolades
34:17 Outro

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AJ Knocks Out Fury? Errol Stops Tszyu? Bam Beats Inoue? | Boxing Lookahead

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:50:18 -0000

Ak & Barak are back to break down the most stacked stretch of the boxing calendar, and they are not holding back. This is a full state-of-the-sport conversation built around one argument: boxing is thriving louder than ever, and the next two weeks prove it.

The guys preview Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez vs Antonio Vargas as Bam moves up to chase Naoya Inoue, Boots Ennis vs Zander Zayas at 154, Abdullah Mason’s hometown title shot against Joe Cordina, and Errol Spence Jr’s comeback against Tim Tszyu. Then it gets spicy: Barak predicts Anthony Joshua knocks out Tyson Fury to become a three-time heavyweight champion, they crown Shakur Stevenson the best fighter in the world, and they debate Canelo Alvarez’s next move with Benavidez, Jermall Charlo, and even Errol Spence on the table.

00:00:00 – Intro
00:01:45 – Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez Moving Up & The Inoue Dream Match
00:12:21 – Boots Ennis vs. Zander Zayas: Coming Out Party or Bust?
00:17:36 – Breaking Down Boots vs. Zayas Further
00:21:46 – Abdullah Mason Defending His Title in Cleveland
00:23:52 – Mason’s Personality & What He Needs to Prove
00:31:28 – Anthony Joshua vs. Prenga: Tune-Up for Fury
00:31:42 – The Biggest Fight in British History: AJ vs. Tyson Fury
00:38:00 – Errol Spence Jr. Returns vs. Tim Tszyu
00:42:53 – Canelo’s Future: Benavidez, Jermall Charlo & What’s Left to Prove
00:46:17 – Dream Matchup: Errol Spence vs. Canelo Alvarez in 2027?
00:49:06 – Boxing’s Biggest Remaining Fights & The State of the Sport
00:51:30 – Outro: Boxing Is Thriving

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The 10 GREATEST Knockouts in Boxing History: Marquez-Pacquiao, Canelo, Foreman & Tommy Hearns

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:10:51 -0000

Ak & Barak settle it once and for all: the 10 greatest knockouts in boxing history. From Juan Manuel Marquez’s ice-cold finish of Manny Pacquiao to George Foreman reclaiming the title at 45, Canelo’s highlight-reel destruction of Amir Khan, Tommy Hearns vs Roberto Duran, Julian Jackson’s one-punch power, Tank Davis, Michael Carbajal, and yes, Jake Paul’s knockout of Tyron Woodley making the cut. The guys rank their personal top 5 each, argue over who got robbed of Knockout of the Year, and debate which finish is truly the scariest of all time.

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Stephen Fulton REVEALS Weight Cut Nightmare, Foster Rematch Plans & $17M Retirement Quota

Thu, 28 May 2026 19:15:51 -0000

Philly’s own Stephen “Cool Boy” Fulton sits down with Ak & Barak on RING CHAMPS and finally tells the full story of what really happened before his loss to O’Shaquie Foster. The two-time world champion walks through the weight cut from hell — running for hours without sweating, an hour in the sauna tent, passing out in the hotel room with his body locked up, and showing up to the weigh-in with one shoe on and one shoe off. He admits he was “killing himself” on the scale, ran out of legs before the bell, and says if Foster had actually engaged in a rumble, the result would have been completely different. The Foster rematch is officially on his radar.

Fulton also opens up about the personal storm he was in heading into that fight: a year-plus breakup he was still working through in the ring, a house break-in where someone walked off with a $20K Chanel bag, and therapy work that finally helped him forgive his mom for the trauma she carried. He talks fashion ($35-40K Margiela fight kits, $1.5M total spent on clothes), his $17M retirement quota, his goal to become the first three-division world champion from Philadelphia, and a mystery summertime comeback fight at 130 pounds.

This is one of the rawest, most honest sit-downs Fulton has done since the loss.

00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:19 - Best Dressed Boxers: Tank, Devin, Caleb Plant & More
00:02:35 - Raising His Sons & Teaching Style
00:04:32 - Would Steph Start His Own Clothing Brand?
00:05:13 - Most Expensive Fight Outfit: Head-to-Toe Margiela ($35-40K)
00:05:53 - How Much Has He Spent on Clothes His Whole Career?
00:09:42 - Going to Therapy & What He Learned
00:10:51 - Understanding His Mom’s Trauma & Forgiving Her
00:12:32 - His Parenting Philosophy: Don’t Force Your Kids
00:20:12 - His Financial Goal: $17 Million Before He Hangs It Up
00:22:04 - The House Break-In Before His Last Fight
00:28:41 - Acting, Podcasting & Life After Boxing
00:29:20 - Inoue vs Bam Rodriguez: Who Wins?
00:33:38 - Breaking Down Shakur Stevenson
00:34:13 - What Was Really Going on Before the Foster Fight (Breakup)
00:35:37 - Boxing Is the Loneliest Sport
00:36:09 - Being a Lover Boy, Therapy & Learning to Be Alone
00:40:47 - Motivation Now: Becoming a 3-Division World Champion
00:42:41 - What Really Went Wrong in the Foster Fight
00:43:14 - The Weight Cut Nightmare
00:47:34 - Does He Want the Rematch with Forster?
00:50:12 - Next Fight Coming This Year
00:54:20 - What’s Changed in Camp: Back to the Footwork
00:59:19 - Outro

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Why Canelo Is The Greatest Mexican Ever: The 77-0 Truth & Where Chavez Sr Falls On The List

Thu, 21 May 2026 18:09:52 -0000

Ak & Barak are back on RING CHAMPS with their boldest take yet: Canelo Alvarez is the greatest Mexican fighter of all time, and they’re settling it with facts over feelings. In one of the most controversial debates in boxing, Ak & Barak break down why Saul “Canelo” Alvarez has surpassed Julio Cesar Chavez Sr to claim the Mexican GOAT crown, and they bring the receipts.

They walk through Chavez Sr’s record with a microscope: the 77-0 fight against a 7-2 opponent, the 65-0 fight against a 0-1 fighter, the 51+ journeymen on the resume, and the Meldrick Taylor fight Chavez was losing until the final seconds. Then he stacks Canelo’s accomplishments: 18 world titles across four divisions, becoming the first Mexican fighter to go undisputed at 168 pounds, 20 champions beaten, 9 undefeated fighters defeated, and moving up to 175 pounds to fight bigger men.

The conversation also tackles Salvador Sanchez (potential vs accomplishments), Ricardo “Finito” Lopez, Marco Antonio Barrera, Juan Manuel Marquez (and his Pacquiao-four-times resume), and the strongest contrarian argument on the board: Oscar De La Hoya’s 11 world titles across six divisions, and the fact that he beat Chavez Sr head-to-head.

00:00 - The Ring Champs: Settling the Mexican GOAT Debate
01:25 - Facts Over Feelings: Canelo vs. Chavez Sr.
02:50 - Salvador Sanchez: Eye Test vs. Longevity
04:44 - Finito Lopez: Undefeated & More Skilled Than Chavez?
05:33 - Marco Antonio Barrera & Juan Manuel Marquez Resumes
11:16 - Lineal Champions vs. Vacant Titles
12:46 - Putting Chavez Sr.’s 77-0 Record Under the Microscope
17:32 - The Superstar Cultural Impact of Chavez Sr.
18:58 - Peak Comparisons: 21-Year-Old Canelo vs. Chavez Sr.
22:14 - The Strongest Case: Oscar De La Hoya’s Six-Division Legacy
25:36 - Why Canelo Alvarez is the Greatest Mexican Fighter of All Time
28:36 - Ticket Gates, Pay-Per-View, & Putting “Asses in Seats”
29:42 - Breaking Down Chavez Sr.’s Biggest Career Wins
33:59 - Final Verdict: Canelo Stands Alone at the Top

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Gillie Da King: Wayne’s Diss, Getting Blackballed & Boxing KNOWLEDGE on Full Display

Thu, 14 May 2026 19:05:31 -0000

Gillie Da King sits down with Ak & Barak on Ring Champs for a no-holds-barred conversation about boxing, music, family, and the journey from being blackballed in the rap game to building a million-dollar empire. The Million Dollaz Worth of Game co-host opens up about Lil Wayne’s “Problem Solver” diss, why Jay-Z and 50 Cent both tried to sign him, the moment Wallo sent him the Spotify article that birthed the podcast, and why he cried signing the first deal after his cousin came home from doing 7,300 days.

On the boxing side, Gillie goes deep on his Top 5 pound-for-pound list, why Tank Davis is the biggest star in American boxing, why Bam Rodriguez beats Naoya Inoue if they meet, and why Sebastian Fundora is the toughest fight on Boots Ennis’ horizon. He also crowns Joe Frazier King of Philly over Bernard Hopkins, breaks down Bozy’s Dungeon and the Philly fight scene, and explains the Cam Newton tight-pants beef that wasn’t actually beef.

This is one of the most personal Ring Champs episodes yet: Gillie talks about losing his son, the philosophy he lives by as a grandfather, and why he’s putting his daughter N3WYRKLA’s debut album with 21 Savage, Trippie Redd, Rob 49, and G Herbo above his own rap career.

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Boots Ennis: Why Crawford Fight Never Happened Him, KOing Xander & the Vergil Ortiz Lawsuit

Thu, 07 May 2026 18:45:44 -0000

Former IBF, WBA, and lineal welterweight champion Jaron "Boots" Ennis sits down with Ak & Barak ahead of his June 27 Barclays Center showdown with undefeated Xander Zayas.

Boots breaks down why Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr. never came his way, the real story behind the Vergil Ortiz negotiations falling apart, and the alleged Devin Haney 152 fight offer that was floated his way. He also opens up about sparring Canelo Alvarez during Bud Crawford's Canelo camp, his honest reaction to Conor Benn leaving Eddie Hearn and Matchroom for Zuffa Boxing, and why he thinks Keith Thurman is a different fighter today. Plus: growing up in Philly with his brothers protecting him from the streets, why Pernell Whitaker is his favorite fighter of all time, and his bold knockout prediction for Xander Zayas at 154.

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Benavidez vs Ramirez Prediction, Resendiz vs Munguia MUST END in KO & Errol Spence Returning?

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:09:45 -0000

Ak & Barak break down the biggest weekend in boxing. David Benavidez vs. Gerardo “Zurdo” Ramirez headlines Cinco de Mayo weekend on May 2nd in Las Vegas, and the guys make their predictions on whether Benavidez can stop the bigger, more experienced cruiserweight champion to keep his pound-for-pound run alive. Plus a deep dive on the co-main between Munguia and Resendiz, and why Resendiz might need a knockout to stay in the title picture.

In the back half: the Errol Spence Jr. comeback rumors are heating up, and Spence vs. Tim Tszyu is seemingly getting closer. Ak & Barak debate whether the layoff helps or hurts Spence, the awkward Charlo Twins training camp situation, and what a Spence return means for the welterweight and 154-pound divisions. They close with a hot take on whether David Benavidez is positioned to take over the Cinco de Mayo and September Mexican fight weekend dates from Canelo Alvarez

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Mauricio Sulaimán: Wildest Tyson Story Ever, Floyd's Real Legacy & Why Shakur's All-Time Great

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:21:27 -0000

WBC President Mauricio Sulaimán joins Ak & Barak to address the Terence Crawford sanctioning fee controversy head-on, Zuffa Boxing's arrival in the sport, and reveal where every dollar of WBC fees actually goes.

Plus: the untold Mike Tyson taxi-driver knockout story from 1988, Bruce "Shu Shu" Carrington's emotional title win, Ryan Garcia's WBC reinstatement, Shakur Stevenson's all-time great case, Mauricio's real relationship with Turki Alalshikh, and the Avni Yildirim mandatory saga that rewrote WBC rules forever.

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Big Daddy Kane: Putting Jay-Z On, Tupac & Biggie, and Mike Tyson Stories

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:21:24 -0000

Brooklyn legend and hip hop icon Big Daddy Kane joins Ak & Barak on RING CHAMPS for one of the most legendary conversations yet. Kane opens up about helping put on a young Jay-Z, taking him on tour as his opening act, and why he believes we never would have gotten Reasonable Doubt if Jay had blown up with his original fast-rap style. He shares the story of touring with Tupac back when Pac was still a dancer for Digital Underground, the night Mister Cee kept telling him Biggie sounded just like him, and the moment he heard Grandmaster Caz and threw his entire rap book in the trash.

But this isn't just a hip hop history lesson. Kane goes deep on boxing, breaking down Crawford vs Floyd Mayweather (and why Crawford fights like a skilled version of Roberto Duran), naming Muhammad Ali as the greatest fighter of all time, and revealing how he learned battle rap trash talk from watching Ali's press conferences. Plus, a hilarious Mike Tyson club story you have to hear to believe, his dream fight of Mayweather vs Sugar Ray Leonard, and why he wants to see Shakur vs Tank next.

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Hamzah Sheeraz: “I Almost Quit Boxing” - Untold Journey from Electrician to 168 lb. Star

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:15:10 -0000

Hamzah Sheeraz sits down with Ak and Barak at the Fightin Blue in Las Vegas for a no-holds-barred conversation about his rise from fixing sockets in Eden Hazard’s apartment to becoming one of boxing’s most dangerous fighters at 168 pounds. Sheeraz opens up about his father being in and out of prison, dropping out of school at 16, almost walking away from boxing to be an electrician, and the moment of desire that pulled him back. Within six weeks of returning to the gym, Frank Warren offered him a pro contract.

Sheeraz breaks down the Edgar Berlanga KO that changed his life, addresses the hand wrap controversy head-on (the commission told him to leave it on), and reveals the Canelo fight was nearly done before the elbow surgery. He shares his honest take on Conor Benn leaving Eddie Hearn for Zuffa Boxing, explains why he’s never had a wandering eye for Matchroom, and gets real about the Ricky Funez trainer split and his brotherhood with Andy Lee. Plus: Floyd vs Crawford P4P debate (he picks Floyd), why Caleb Plant would be his toughest fight, and the legacy vs money question that splits the boxing world.

0:00 - Intro & Hamzah’s Career Journey
2:09 - The Edgar Berlanga Fight & Reaction Back Home
4:10 - Nothing to Lose Mentality Going Into Berlanga
4:50 - Hand Wrap Allegations Explained
6:14 - American Fighters Who Inspired Hamzah
7:34 - AD BREAK
8:54 - Floyd Mayweather vs. Terence Crawford: Who Wins?
9:57 - Conor Benn’s Move to Zuffa Boxing
12:37 - Is Hamzah Happy With Frank Warren & Queensberry?
15:14 - What’s Next? Mbilli, Canelo, Pacheco & Alem Begic
17:34 - How Hamzah Almost Quit Boxing to Become an Electrician
22:35 - His Father in Prison & the Advice He Gave
26:43 - Retiring His Mom & Seeing the Dream Become Reality
28:34 - Dealing With Friends Coming Out of the Woodwork
33:25 - Who the Real Ones Were After the Adames Draw
35:01 - Why Ricky Funez Is No Longer His Trainer
40:03 - Why Hamzah Thinks He’ll End His Career With Andy Lee
43:19 - What Music Hamzah Is Listening to Right Now
44:14 - The Canelo Fight That Almost Happened
45:41 - His Toughest Potential Fight: Caleb Plant
46:15 - Wanting to Be the Best by Beating the Best
47:09 - Top 3 Pound-for-Pound Fighters Right Now
47:32 - Next Three Opponents & Why Undisputed Matters More Than Big Money
51:35 - Outro

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Caleb Plant Says He’d Fight Berlanga & Sheeraz, Reveals Why He’ll Never Go Broke

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:00:00 -0000

Former two-time super middleweight champion Caleb Plant sits down with Ak & Barak at the Fontainebleau in Las Vegas for one of the most personal conversations in Ring Champs history. Caleb opens up about the real story behind his Revenge Tour fashion brand, his journey from childhood poverty and being an outsider as a white fighter in amateur boxing, to winning a world title and silencing every doubter. He reveals the untold backstory of his iconic Anthony Dirrell KO celebration and breaks down the powerful “Pale Horse” campaign inspired by his favorite movie,Tombstone’.

In a deeply emotional episode, Caleb gets real about his mother’s addiction, the things he had to do to survive as a 19-year-old father with a disabled daughter making $1,500 on his pro debut, and how faith transformed his life. He talks about friends who took advantage of his generosity, buying his dad a Rolex as his first big purchase, and why his fear of going back to poverty keeps him disciplined with his money. From Nipsey Hussle quotes to Al Haymon wisdom, Caleb shares the financial philosophy that’s kept him grounded.

Caleb also weighs in on Terence Crawford’s retirement, delivers a detailed Crawford vs. Floyd Mayweather fantasy fight breakdown, shares his take on Zuffa Boxin* and Conor Benn’s loyalty to Eddie Hearn, and calls out Edgar Berlanga and Hamzah Sheeraz for his next fights. Plus: Revenge Tour Chapter 2 is on the way this spring.

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Caleb Plant & Sibley Scoles Join ATS Fight, Thurman vs Fundora Breakdown & Sibley Opens Up

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:36:20 -0000

Las Vegas to deliver an expert breakdown of the upcoming Keith Thurman vs. Sebastian Fundora showdown, covering keys to victory, predictions, and what an Errol Spence comeback could mean for the 154-lb division.

Then meet Sibley Scoles, another welcomed addition to the ATS FIGHT family. From growing up in the Bay Area to chasing a rap career in London, getting discovered for Revolt TV while broke, building a decade at E! News and Access Hollywood, and walking away from it all to pursue sports broadcasting, Sibley’s story is one of hustle, vulnerability, and resilience.

0:00 - Caleb Plant Joins ATS Fight
4:33 - Thurman vs Fundora Full Breakdown
22:31 - Meet Sibley Scoles: Bay Area Origins
27:41 - From Music to London to Broke
31:23 - Revolt TV Changed Everything
34:46 - Arc Gets Vulnerable About His Father
42:39 - Sibley’s Grandfather, Loss & Therapy
52:38 - Boxing Broadcasts & Women in Sports
59:36 - Leaving E! News for Sports
1:05:57 - Starting Over & The Netflix Moment That Changed Everything

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Jai Opetaia on David Benavidez, Undisputed Goals & the Mom Talk That Saved His Career

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:37:51 -0000

IBF & Lineal cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia sits down with Ak & Barak to break down his face-to-face encounter with David Benavidez in Las Vegas, his plans to become undisputed before moving to heavyweight permanently, and what it’s like preparing for Zuffa Boxing’s first-ever marquee fight on Sunday, March 8th. Jai also reveals his “Frankenstein” approach to building his fighting style — studying Crawford’s pocket work, Usyk’s footwork, and Shakur’s distance control.

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Keyshawn Davis Opens Up on Depression, Fatherhood & Beef With “Scared Boxers”

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 22:14:06 -0000

Keyshawn Davis sits down on RING CHAMPS for a wide-ranging conversation about the turning point he calls “BJ (Before June)” and how faith, fatherhood, and discipline reshaped his life inside and outside the ring.

He breaks down mental health, the moments that changed his relationship with his father, and why he believes boxing’s biggest names avoid “gritty” matchups.

Plus, Keyshawn talks Devin Haney, Richardson Hitchins, and what it will take to get the fights fans actually want.

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Bruce ‘Shu Shu’ Carrington: Untold Foster Care Story, Undisputed Dreams & Calling Out Inoue

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:48:48 -0000

In his first sit-down since capturing the WBC Featherweight World Championship, Bruce ‘Shu Shu’ Carrington joins Ring Champs for an emotional, unfiltered conversation. Bruce fires back at Teofimo Lopez’s viral “geek” comments, gives insider details on the Tiger Johnson and Haney altercation, and delivers bold pound-for-pound rankings. The new champ also reveals for the first time that he spent time in foster care as an infant — a story he’s never shared publicly — and pays tribute to his brother Ike, who believed in him before anyone else.

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Conor Benn: ‘I Almost Ended My Life’ — Sobriety, $100M Goal & Calling Out Shakur

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 19:53:34 -0000

Conor Benn returns to Ring Champs for his most raw and honest interview yet. The British boxing star reveals his darkest moments — from contemplating suicide during his two-year suspension to going broke fighting his legal battle — and how 17 months of sobriety transformed his life. Benn opens up about his $100 million career goal, why he confronted Shakur Stevenson in the ring at Madison Square Garden, and drops a SCORCHING take on Tank Davis.

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Derek Chisora’s Last Fight, Jarrell Miller’s Next Move + What Really Happened With The Hair Piece

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 06:24:21 -0000

Ak & Barak sit down with heavyweight warrior Derek Chisora ahead of his 50th fight to talk retirement, family, fitness, and why boxing is a “scumbag sport.” Chisora opens up about his wife and kids, sparring philosophy, and whether this really will be his last time in the ring against Deontay Wilder. Jarrell “Big Baby” Miller joins the couch to break down Chisora vs. Wilder, reflect on his own comeback, and laugh off the viral hair piece moment. From Usyk calling Chisora his toughest fight to Miller’s plans for big paydays and future opponents, this episode blends raw honesty, fight analysis, and unforgettable stories.

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Teofimo Lopez on Shakur Beef, Bringing Crawford Back & Why Devin Haney Doesn’t Have Motion

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 18:32:33 -0000

Teofimo Lopez pulls no punches in this explosive interview just days before his showdown with Shakur Stevenson at Madison Square Garden. The multi-division champion opens up about why Devin Haney “didn’t have motion” for their potential fight, calls Tank Davis the modern-day Mike Tyson, and reveals the deep-rooted beef from his amateur days when Shakur’s crew treated him like “the geek” and “a loser.” Teofimo gets brutally honest financial debt, and the reality that there are no friends in boxing.

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Richardson Hitchins: Turning Down $2M Keyshawn Davis Fight & Devin Haney's Personal Attacks

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 20:21:05 -0000

Richardson Hitchins returns to RING CHAMPS and holds nothing back. He reveals the truth about his fallout with Tank Davis over a chain controversy, explains why Devin Haney’s claims about a $2 million Keyshawn Davis offer are false, and opens up about Shakur Stevenson. Hitchins also discusses his upcoming February 21st fight against Oscar Duarte, why he’s moving up to 147, and his thoughts on the biggest fights in boxing today.

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Kenny Bayless on Refereeing Mayweather vs Pacquiao, Tank’s Knee & Getting Punched by Heavyweights

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 03:50:01 -0000

Hall of Fame referee Kenny Bayless sits down with Ak & Roy Jones Jr. to share untold stories from inside the ring. From breaking down Tank Davis’ controversial knee against Roach to revealing the exact rule that should have been called, Bayless doesn’t hold back. He recalls the atmosphere of Mayweather vs. Pacquiao, the payday that changed refereeing forever, and the unforgettable chaos of Ricky Hatton’s knockout. Along the way, Bayless opens up about getting punched by heavyweights, balancing life as a teacher, and why he’s considered one of boxing’s most trusted officials.

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Boxing’s Biggest Fights of 2026: Teofimo vs Shakur, Ennis vs Ortiz &... Inoue vs Bam?!

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 19:11:11 -0000

2026 is shaping up as one of boxing’s most stacked years in recent memory, and Ak & Barak got you covered! Teofimo Lopez vs. Shakur Stevenson on January 31 at Madison Square Garden, David Benavidez moving up to cruiserweight against Zurdo Ramirez in May, and potential dream matchups like Naoya Inoue vs. Bam Rodriguez. Ryan Garcia is also set for a comeback, making this year a true revival for the sport.

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Claressa Shields Talks Multi‑Million Dollar Move, What’s Next & Squashing MVP Beef

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 20:41:20 -0000

Claressa Shields joins Ak & Barak on the newest episode of RING CHAMPS to talk her groundbreaking , $8 million dollar deal, what’s next in her historic career, and how she got here. The GWOAT also reveals that she’s re‑signed with longtime promoter Salita Promotions, and is incorporating Wynn Records, continuing the partnership that’s helped shape her rise as one of boxing’s biggest stars. Don’t miss this candid conversation about legacy, business moves, and the future of women’s boxing.

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Christy Martin Broke Every Barrier in Boxing — Now Sydney Sweeney Will Portray Her On Screen

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:55:10 -0000

Christy Martin shattered expectations and redefined what was possible for women in the ring. In this powerful episode of RING CHAMPS, she joins Ak Reyes and Roy Jones Jr to reflect on her trailblazing career, and the upcoming biopic starring Sydney Sweeney that brings her story to Hollywood.

0:00: Intro – Christy Martin joins AK & Roy at Hall of Fame weekend
0:36: Christy’s early gym story & breaking barriers
1:46: Meeting Don King
6:01: Women’s boxing then vs. now
7:41: Knockouts, 2-minute rounds & Tyson undercards
9:53: Christy’s first experience with Mike Tyson
10:53: Ad Break
12:09: Regrets, survival, and leaving a dark chapter behind
17:35: Christy’s Hall of Fame induction
19:27: Taylor vs Serrano – Christy’s take
21:40: Jake Paul’s impact on women’s boxing
23:02: Claressa Shields
27:29: Christy Martin biopic – Sydney Sweeney & behind the scenes
31:04: Wrap

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O’Shaquie Foster vs Everybody: Fulton's 'Disrespect', Shakur's Shade & the Streets That Built Him

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 01:37:56 -0000

O’Shaquie Foster steps into the spotlight with a chip on his shoulder and fire in his voice. From the tension with Stephen Fulton to the lingering beef with Shakur Stevenson, Foster opens up about the battles outside the ring and the ones that shaped him long before the cameras rolled. This episode dives deep into grit, pride, and the fight for respect.

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Lamont Roach Talks Tank Rematch Drama, Pitbull Cruz Clash & Shakur Fight Incoming?

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 14:50:27 -0000

Lamont Roach Jr. joins Ak & Barak on the newest edition of RING CHAMPS to break down why the Tank Davis rematch fell apart, and how Davis choosing Jake Paul over him speaks volumes. Roach also previews his upcoming war with Pitbull Cruz and what fans should expect in December. Plus, is a Shakur Stevenson fight on the horizon?

00:00 - Intro
00:42 - Roach on Tank Fight & Proving Doubters Wrong
01:38 - Why Did Tank Take a Knee?
02:51 - Did Tank Hurt Roach?
03:56 - Hardest Puncher Roach Has Faced
04:10 - Were Tank & Roach Ever Friends?
05:55 - Have Roach & Tank Spoken Since the Fight?
07:48 - Roach Ranks Fashion: Himself, Tank, Ryan Garcia
10:20 - Roach on Money Habits
11:14 - Was Roach Paid to Skip the Rematch?
12:20 - Tank vs Jake: Roach Reacts
14:33 - Shakur Fight Plans & Teofimo Prediction
17:29 - Ad Break
18:47 - Roach on Al Haymon & PBC Deal
19:33 - Matias vs Gary A. Russell: Who’s Tougher?
20:40 - Roach’s Purple Brand Fashion Story
22:08 - Valenzuela vs Russell: Roach’s Breakdown
23:48 - Boots Ennis at 154 & Roach’s Thoughts
28:20 - Will Roach Return to 130 lbs?
29:16 - Danny Garcia’s Farewell Fight
31:11 - Cruz’s Best Performance: Tank or Rolly?
32:09 - Dumbest & Most Gratifying Purchase
36:20 - Roach on Family & Distance
36:39 - Haney vs Norman Prediction
38:13 - Roach’s Favorite Video Games
39:44 - Why Roach Is Called “The Reaper”
40:45 - Fighting in DC: Is It Happening?
41:37 - Roach’s Dream Opponent Trio After Cruz
42:38 - The Standing 8
45:10 - Wrap

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David Benavidez is DONE at 168, Why The Canelo Fight Will Never Happen & His Future in Boxing

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 19:00:09 -0000

The dream matchup between David Benavidez and Canelo is dead, and it’s not just about timing. Benavidez tells all on why he’s done at 168, his thoughts on Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis, when he expects to retire from the game and much more.

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Shakur Stevenson on Bud Crawfords & Teofimo talks + Caleb Plant's $6000 Sneakers & NFL Investments

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 14:39:59 -0000

Shakur Stevenson opens up on the Zepeda war, legacy over clout, and the truth behind Tank, Teofimo, and Ryan. Caleb Plant talks family first, smart money plays, and why fashion never comes before parenting. Real fight talk, real life talk — names, emotions, and bold takes all the way through.

00:00:00 Intro
00:00:30 Shakur on Zepeda, proving a point, and the “dog” mindset
00:04:00 Why Shakur fought different + did Zepeda have pop?
00:06:00 Advice to Edgar Berlanga and bouncing back right
00:06:47 Teofimo talks, how the fight happens
00:07:10 Tank vs Jake debate and Shakur’s take
00:09:11 Devin Haney vs Brian Norman prediction
00:09:40 Integrity after Ryan Garcia and speaking honestly
00:10:45 If Ryan fight happens, drug testing must be A1
00:11:04 Will Tank ever happen? Legacy vs business
00:12:31 Money talk with Ak & Barak
00:13:45 Is Canelo underrated? Shakur’s all-time view
00:14:19 Switching stances and fighting right-handed
00:15:08 Will Tank vs Jake be a real fight?
00:15:42 Dream fight to watch: Bam vs Nakatani
00:16:09 If not Teo, Shakur wants Lamont Roach next
00:16:40 Shakur wrap and ad break
00:17:50 Caleb Plant intro and warmup
00:18:10 Sneaker talk: Satoshi Vans and collecting heat
00:20:12 Biggest sneaker splurges and the 1985 grails
00:21:22 Parenting without pressure and keeping it real
00:22:05 Does his daughter get what he does?
00:23:10 Would he want his son to box?
00:23:46 Why boxing needs a union, healthcare, and literacy
00:27:07 Best investments so far: NFL and real estate
00:28:22 Lessons from dad: It’s not what you make, it’s what you keep
00:29:42 Wrap

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Danny Garcia on $150K Spending Sprees, Lowest Fight Career Moments & Al Haymon

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 18:37:42 -0000

Danny Garcia gets personal about his wild $150K spending sprees and the hard lessons that came with them. He opens up about the lowest points in his boxing career and his relationship with Al Haymon. A raw conversation about money, mistakes, and maturity in the fight game.

0:00 – Intro & Interview Start
2:03 – Boxing Money & Swift Promotions
3:13 – Real Estate & Smart Investments
7:31 – Danny’s Businesses & Bad Investments
9:36 – Mixing Business with Friends
12:05 – Worth Big Bucks: Morales, Khan & Payouts
16:14 – Philly Respect & Allen Iverson Comparison
18:08 – Loyalty to Al Haymon & Career Guidance
23:41 – Golden Boy Split & Oscar De La Hoya
27:14 – Adrien Broner & Danny’s Spending Habits
31:26 – Finances, Never Being Broke & Fighter Money Talk
39:21 – New Philly Fighters & Boots vs. Vergil Ortiz
41:14 – Mental Health, Alopecia & Boxing Pressure
46:00 – Career Lows, Spirituality & Passion for Boxing
50:39 – Family, Kids & Comeback Talk
55:45 – Wrap Up

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Devin Haney Talks Canelo vs Crawford Superfight, Ryan Garcia Drama & Making the Shakur Fight Reality

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 17:24:27 -0000

Devin Haney opens up about the biggest moments in his career, from Ryan Garcia drama to future superfights. The undefeated champion reveals exclusive behind-the-scenes stories and what’s really next for his boxing legacy. This episode dives deep into Haney’s mindset, his relationship with his father Bill Haney, and the business decisions that shaped his path to becoming undisputed champion. From weight cut struggles to the Canelo vs Crawford superfight, Devin Haney shares the unfiltered truth about modern boxing’s biggest storylines.

00:00:00 - Intro & Relationship with Ak & Barak
00:00:59 - Moving Up to 147 & Weight Cut Struggles
00:02:40 - Fan Reception After Ryan Garcia Loss
00:05:10 - Bill Haney Criticism & Father-Son Dynamic
00:07:15 - Who Turned Their Back After Garcia Fight
00:09:13 - Ryan Garcia “Laughing” Image & Bag Getting Messed Up
00:11:07 - Fighters Devin Watches & Roach Fight Thoughts
00:13:30 - Defensive Style vs Ramirez & Fight Commentary
00:15:26 - Turki’s Reaction After Garcia Loss
00:16:27 - Ryan Garcia Rematch Possibility & Teofimo Fight
00:18:32 - Bill’s Thoughts on Ramirez Performance
00:19:51 - “Shellshocked” Comments & Brian Norman Fight
00:23:01 - Next Fight Plans & Undisputed at 147
00:24:22 - Smartest Money Moves & Investment Strategy
00:27:23 - Canelo vs Crawford Predictions
00:28:59 - Future Plans If Big Fights Don’t Happen
00:29:46 - Retirement Goals & Promoting Fighters
00:34:41 - Life After Boxing & Training Others
00:37:23 - Bringing New People Into Camp (Dre)
00:39:26 - Will the Shakur Fight Ever Happen?
00:40:26 - Thoughts on Turki & Dana White’s Boxing Entry
00:41:08 - What People Get Wrong About Him Online
00:42:20 - Moving to New York & Taxes
00:43:22 - After Recording with Bill Haney**

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Vergil Ortiz on Sparring Canelo, Chasing Crawford and Everyone Who Ducked Fighting Me... BOOTS

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 19:48:33 -0000

Vergil Ortiz opens up on sparring Canelo Alvarez, chasing a Terence Crawford showdown, and calling out everyone who ducked him, delivering raw stories and elite insight from a career on the rise.

Dive into can’t-miss moments: sparring Canelo, Crawford vs Canelo and dream fights, Boots Ennis and the P4P debate, fighters who turned him down, and who he wants next and why.

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lovsterrrrr have title/descript for today’s rc ep with vergil ortiz:Vergil Ortiz on Sparring Canelo, Chasing Crawford and Everyone Who Ducked Fighting Me... BOOTS Vergil Ortiz opens up on sparring Canelo Alvarez, chasing a Terence Crawford showdown, and calling out everyone who ducked him, delivering raw stories and elite insight from a career on the rise.Dive into can’t-miss moments: 00:41:53 sparring Canelo, 00:31:44 Crawford vs Canelo and dream fights, 00:35:00 Boots Ennis and the P4P debate, 00:42:51 fighters who turned him down, and 00:46:25 who he wants next and why.(do you want to include timecoded ish? if so theres that second graph above and also have full ep timecodes below — i usually strip off when i send to you but realizing now… are they useful for audio too?)00:00:00 - Intro and DAZN connection with Ak and Barak
00:00:52 - Early start in boxing and path to turning pro
00:02:32 - Hand injury perspective and approach to the Madrimov fight
00:06:09 - Toughest fight so far: Mean Machine
00:07:20 - AD BREAK
00:08:34 - Comparisons to Bud Crawford and whether the fight was ever close
00:09:54 - Opponents who were tougher or easier than expected
00:12:09 - Rhabdo, media reactions, and diagnosis history
00:15:54 - Comeback mindset, Bohachuk fight, and weight concerns
00:17:59 - Hidden talents, love for metal, guitar, and band plans
00:23:51 - Rated vs underrated and overall career satisfaction
00:24:45 - Meeting Oscar De La Hoya after high school
00:25:25 - When he plans to retire from boxing
00:26:19 - Money requests, wild stories, and a PS5 scam
00:30:12 - Money habits and a rare purchase regret
00:31:44 - Dream opponents and thoughts on Crawford vs Canelo
00:35:00 - Boots Ennis in P4P, offers, and Stanionis
00:41:53 - Sparring with Canelo
00:42:51 - Fighters who turned down Vergil
00:43:32 - How money factors into making fights
00:46:25 - Ideal next three opponents and who’s toughest
00:48:06 - Thoughts on Turki’s impact on boxing
00:49:10 - Wrap up and glove talk

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Oscar De La Hoya’s DEEP Beef with Canelo, Jake Paul The World Champ? & Golden Boy Was Almost Stolen

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 18:41:18 -0000

The Golden Boy himself breaks down the biggest moments, biggest fights, and biggest business moves that shaped modern boxing. From his legendary battles with Mayweather and Pacquiao to building Golden Boy Promotions into a powerhouse, Oscar De La Hoya reveals the untold stories behind his rise, fall, and comeback.

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Roy Jones Jr: Why Floyd Mayweather Isn’t Top 5, Pacquiao’s Boxing Secret & Muhammad Ali’s Greatness

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 18:03:16 -0000

In this candid sitdown, Roy Jones Jr. explains why Floyd Mayweather, despite his record, falls short of his top five greatest boxers. He reveals an underrated element behind Manny Pacquiao’s legendary success. And he reflects on Muhammad Ali’s impact both inside and outside the ropes.

Plus, what was Roy Jones Jr.’s greatest accomplishment in his own words, and did any fighter ever unexpectedly give him problems in the ring?

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Eddie Hearn on DAZN’s Rise: How They Outlasted Showtime & ESPN and Became #1 in Boxing

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 18:00:00 -0000

Eddie Hearn explains how DAZN navigated the boxing landscape to outlast giants like Showtime and ESPN. He shares the key moves, strategic partnerships, and mindset that helped DAZN rise to the top. A deep dive into the streaming era’s new boxing king.

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Vinny Paz: Roy Jones Kicked my Ass, Hall of Fame Journey & No Longer Watching Boxing | Ring Champs

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 18:55:00 -0000

In this special episode of Ring Champs, Boxing Hall of Fame inductee, Vinny Paz, joins Ak Reyes & Roy Jones Jr. to discuss his incredible comeback story after breaking his neck, the near-death experience fighting Roger Mayweather, and why Roy kept pictures of Paz in a halo for motivation. Paz reveals the truth about his fight with Roy Jones Jr., his early boxing days starting garage fights at age 5, and how the movie ‘Bleed For This’ captured his legendary career. The conversation covers weight cutting dangers, boxing’s evolution, and the emotional journey of helping his parents through his boxing success.

In partnership with Salita Promotions.

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Derrick James: Building Errol Spence to Dramatic Split, Would You Train Jake Paul & Female Boxing

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 18:12:40 -0000

Elite trainer Derrick James discusses Spence-Crawford aftermath, training philosophy, Anthony Joshua relationship, and building champions from hardship.

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Richardson Hitchins: ESCAPING Mayweather’s Promotions, Tank vs. Shakur Beef & Dream Fight

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 18:00:00 -0000

Richardson Hitchins breaks down his decision to leave Mayweather Promotions and what led to the split. He weighs in on the tension between Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis and Shakur Stevenson, and names the one fight he’s chasing above all. A behind-the-scenes look at the business, the beef, and the blueprint.

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Terence Crawford Talks Canelo Superfight, Legacy & Why Retirement Might Be Coming

Wed, 28 May 2025 18:16:11 -0000

Terence Crawford opens up about the possibility of facing Canelo Alvarez and what that fight would mean for his legacy. He reflects on everything he’s accomplished in boxing — and why the end might be closer than fans think. In this conversation, Bud keeps it real about greatness, timing, and going out on top.

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Conor Benn on Tension with Eubank Jr, Out earning His Legendary Father & Weight Cut Concerns

Wed, 14 May 2025 18:00:00 -0000

In this episode of *Ring Champs*, Ak Reyes and Barak Bess sit down with Conor Benn to discuss his ongoing rivalry with Chris Eubank Jr., the pressure of outshining his legendary father, and concerns around cutting weight. Benn opens up about the unresolved tension with Eubank, his mindset as he builds his own legacy, and the physical toll of staying in fighting shape.

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Jake Paul is fighting WHO?!? Jaron Ennis is “The BEST in the World”?? & Pacquiao’s Enshrined Legacy

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 20:00:00 -0000

Jake Paul’s next opponent has everyone buzzing — and we break down what it means for his boxing future. Jaron “Boots” Ennis just made a major statement, and Eddie Hearn is calling it: he might be the best in the world right now… Not so sure about that.. Plus, we salute Manny Pacquiao as he earns his spot in the Hall of Fame.

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Tank vs Shakur, Brown vs Serrano, Abdullah Mason & Tiara Brown join Ring Champs

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 20:00:00 -0000

Tank Davis and Shakur Stevenson are on a collision course — who has the edge if they finally meet? Amanda Serrano’s potential upcoming opponent, Tiara Brown, and rising star Abdullah Mason join the show to break it all down. Plus, AK and Barak go deep on what Brown vs Serrano could means for women’s boxing.

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Ryan Garcia Unfiltered: His Struggles, His Comeback & His Future | RING CHAMPS

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 20:00:00 -0000

The hits keep coming on RING CHAMPS! This week, Ak & Barak sit down with Ryan Garcia for an emotional and unfiltered conversation. Ryan opens up about the challenges he faced in 2024 and how he’s working to move forward. With his May showdown against Rolly Romero in Times Square approaching, Ryan shares his mindset and what’s at stake. Could a rematch with Devin Haney be next if he wins? Is it finally time for a Gervonta Davis rematch? Plus, Ryan breaks down Tank’s draw with Lamont Roach, gives his take on Canelo vs. Crawford, and opens up about his relationships with Oscar De La Hoya & Turki Alalshikh.

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Teofimo Lopez Responds To Racism Allegations, Talks Crawford Encounter | RING CHAMPS

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 20:54:11 -0000

The boys are back, and this week’s episode of RING CHAMPS features a must-see sitdown with Teofimo Lopez! The always outspoken Lopez doesn’t hold back as he joins Ak & Barak to respond to racism allegations and share details about his encounter with Bud Crawford. Plus, Teofimo dives deep into the business of boxing, giving us a preview of his potential return to the ring while scouting Arnold Barboza and Richardson Hitchins. But that's not all — the former champ also opens up about his relationship with Turki Alalshikh, responds to Shakur’s comments about his ‘female energy,’ and reveals his most hated fighters. He even shares why Tank Davis is his dream fight and opens up about the struggles he’s faced over the past couple of years.

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Ak & Barak Get Heated About Bivol's Next Fight & Preview Tank vs Roach | RING CHAMPS

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 15:29:33 -0000

The boys are back for a brand new episode of RING CHAMPS, and this week, Ak and Barak are letting it all fly. They dive into "The Fight Card Of The Century," breaking down each outcome and discussing why it truly lived up to the hype. They also talk about the criticism Shakur Stevenson faced after his dominant win and why they think it’s way off the mark. Plus, Dmitry Bivol got his revenge over Artur Beterbiev. The guys are asking the big question: Does this set up an instant trilogy fight, or is it time for David Benavidez to take center stage? And the action keeps coming! Gervonta “Tank” Davis is set to face Lamont Roach in another huge fight this week. Ak and Barak preview the card, give their thoughts, and make their predictions for another exciting night of boxing.

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Jake Paul Unpacks His Boxing Legacy, Fighting Logan & Canelo | RING CHAMPS w/ Ak & Barak

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 19:19:44 -0000

Welcome to the debut episode of RING CHAMPS with Ak & Barak, in partnership with ATS Fight! In this exclusive episode, the fellas sit down with two of the biggest names in boxing and entertainment: Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian. From social media sensation to becoming one of the biggest stars in boxing, Jake Paul opens up about his incredible journey, sharing his biggest mistakes, proudest moments, and what drives him to keep pushing the limits. Jake also teases some of his potential opponents in the ring, including his brother Logan Paul and boxing megastar Canelo Alvarez. Plus, hear the behind-the-scenes scoop from Jake’s memorable fights, including his encounter with boxing legend Mike Tyson. But it's not just about the punches — Jake and Nakisa dive into their powerful business relationship, discussing how they founded their own promotional company and their passion for giving back to the community. And the big question — when does Jake Paul plan to retire? All that and more in this epic first episode. You won’t want to miss it!

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