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Ring Champs with Ak & Barak

Black Effect x All The Smoke Productions
Boxing
Shakur Stevenson
Canelo Alvarez
Jake Paul
Tank Davis
Ryan Garcia
Terence Crawford
Mental Health
Teofimo Lopez
Mike Tyson
Floyd Mayweather
Devin Haney
Terrence Crawford
International Boxing Hall Of Fame
Keyshawn Davis
Caleb Plant
Amanda Serrano
Manny Pacquiao
Errol Spence
Covid-19

Bringing you the newest series from ATS Fight, RING CHAMPS with Ak & Barak. Weekly episodes of RING CHAMPS will feature exclusive interviews with top fighters, trainers, and luminaries in the sport of boxing, along with in-depth analysis of the most culturally relevant news in the ever-changing game.

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Latest Episodes

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 payda... more

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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 y... more

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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, a... more

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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 ... more

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Recent Guests

Michael Irvin
Hall of Fame NFL wide receiver, former Dallas Cowboys star
Dallas Cowboys
Episode: Michael Irvin: Dinner With Tyson Fresh Out of Prison, Ali vs. Tyson & Crying Over Buster Douglas
Stephen Espinoza
Executive, Showtime
Showtime
Episode: Stephen Espinoza Answers: Does Showtime Actually Owe Floyd Mayweather $340M? | PART 2
Terrence Bud Crawford
Arguably one of the greatest fighters to ever live
Professional Boxer
Episode: Terence Crawford: He Planned Retirement BEFORE Canelo, Errol Spence & Who Takes Over Boxing
Richardson Hitchins
IBF 140-pound champion, boxer
Boxing
Episode: Richardson Hitchins: TRUTH About the Duarte Pullout, Tank’s Fake Number Texts & Signing With Zuffa
Emiliano Vargas
Hottest young fighter in boxing, known as El General
Boxing
Episode: Emiliano Vargas: Ryan Garcia’s Callout, Sparring Shakur at 17 & The Bad Bunny Super Bowl Call
Stephen Fulton
Professional boxer, also known as Cool Boy Stuff
Boxing, Philadelphia
Episode: Stephen Fulton REVEALS Weight Cut Nightmare, Foster Rematch Plans & $17M Retirement Quota
Gillie Da King
Boxing historian and rapper, special guest
Gillie Da King / Million Dollaz Worth of Game
Episode: Gillie Da King: Wayne’s Diss, Getting Blackballed & Boxing KNOWLEDGE on Full Display
Jaron Boots Ennis
Professional boxer, welterweight contender
Promoted through his own team; previously fought on Al Haymon/Matchroom cards
Episode: Boots Ennis: Why Crawford Fight Never Happened Him, KOing Xander & the Vergil Ortiz Lawsuit
Mauricio Sulaimán
President of the WBC
World Boxing Council
Episode: Mauricio Sulaimán: Wildest Tyson Story Ever, Floyd's Real Legacy & Why Shakur's All-Time Great

Host

Barak
Co-host of Ring Champs with Ak & Barak. Boxing analyst and contributor to Ring Champs with ATS Fight collaborations.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#77
United States/Sports/Wrestling
Apple Podcasts
#160
United Kingdom/Sports/Wrestling
Apple Podcasts
#222
Canada/Sports/Wrestling
Apple Podcasts
#21
Italy/Sports/Wrestling
Apple Podcasts
#103
Australia/Sports/Wrestling
Apple Podcasts
#175
Germany/Sports/Wrestling
Apple Podcasts
#14
Russia/Sports/Wrestling
Apple Podcasts
#25
Singapore/Sports/Wrestling
Apple Podcasts
#31
Netherlands/Sports/Wrestling
Apple Podcasts
#32
Finland/Sports/Wrestling
Apple Podcasts
#39
United Arab Emirates/Sports/Wrestling
Apple Podcasts
#41
Mexico/Sports/Wrestling
Apple Podcasts
#46
Norway/Sports/Wrestling
Apple Podcasts
#54
Austria/Sports/Wrestling
Apple Podcasts
#92
Ireland/Sports/Wrestling

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Michael Irvin: Dinner With Tyson Fresh Out of Prison, Ali vs. Tyson & Crying Over Buster Douglas
Q: What do you think about Deion Sanders and his impact on athletes who cross multiple sports?
Irvin praises Deion for his mentorship, charitable work, and example of leadership, noting how Deion's example extends beyond athletics into community and education.
Michael Irvin: Dinner With Tyson Fresh Out of Prison, Ali vs. Tyson & Crying Over Buster Douglas
Q: When did you become a fan of Mike Tyson?
Irvin recalls seeing the young Tyson and recognizing the desperation and determination in his rise, framing Tyson as a beacon of how boxing could be a show and a path out of hardship.
Stephen Espinoza Answers: Does Showtime Actually Owe Floyd Mayweather $340M? | PART 2
Q: What's your take on Floyd Mayweather's lawsuit against Showtime and the questions about missing money?
I'm limited in what I can say due to litigation, but I can assert that there wasn't a penny misdirected on my watch and that the fighters received what was due to them. The situation is complex, involving how earnings flow through cable, satellite, and later digital PPV, with many intermediaries and reporting delays that can cloud the timeline of settlements.
Mauricio Sulaimán: Wildest Tyson Story Ever, Floyd's Real Legacy & Why Shakur's All-Time Great
Q: How do you see the belt's place in today's multi‑promoter landscape?
He explains the belt's enduring value, the WBC's role in protecting fighters, and the need for rules that prioritize the sport over money or individual promotions, highlighting the fund and welfare programs as evidence of the sport's broader goals.
Mauricio Sulaimán: Wildest Tyson Story Ever, Floyd's Real Legacy & Why Shakur's All-Time Great
Q: Did Floyd Mayweather ever not pay sanctioning fees?
Mauricio firmly states that Floyd Mayweather always complied with WBC rules and never avoided sanctioning fees, reinforcing Floyd's status as a longtime positive ambassador for boxing.

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This show centers boxing at the highest levels, blending fighter career discussions with behind-the-scenes business, media, and culture. Episodes frequently feature elite boxers, promoters, and boxing media personalities, offering unfiltered insights into training, weigh-ins, matchmaking, sponsorships, and the money and hype surrounding the sport. Listeners can expect candid conversations about personal journeys, mental health, family, branding, and the evolving business of boxing, along with actionable takeaways for aspiring fighters, managers, and industry professionals. A standout angle is the willingness to tackle tough topics—weight cuts, governance, disputes, and legacy plans—while weaving in fashion, culture, and entertainment, which... more

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1. Michael Irvin
2. Stephen Espinoza
3. Terrence Bud Crawford
4. Richardson Hitchins
5. Emiliano Vargas
6. Stephen Fulton
7. Gillie Da King
8. Jaron Boots Ennis

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