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Ring Champs with Ak & Barak

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

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

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 c... more

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-dri... more

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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 wou... more

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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 op... more

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Recent Guests

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
Big Daddy Kane
Brooklyn legend, pioneering rapper
Self
Episode: Big Daddy Kane: Putting Jay-Z On, Tupac & Biggie, and Mike Tyson Stories
Hamzah Sheeraz
Professional boxer, 168 lb star, guest on Ring Champs
Boxing (Fight promotion not specified)
Episode: Hamzah Sheeraz: “I Almost Quit Boxing” - Untold Journey from Electrician to 168 lb. Star
Caleb Plant
Former 168-pound boxing champion
Boxing, former champion, now broadcaster/analyst
Episode: Caleb Plant & Sibley Scoles Join ATS Fight, Thurman vs Fundora Breakdown & Sibley Opens Up
Sibley Scoles
Broadcasting/media personality, MVP contributor turned boxing broadcaster
All the Smoke Fight constant contributor, MVP network partner
Episode: Caleb Plant & Sibley Scoles Join ATS Fight, Thurman vs Fundora Breakdown & Sibley Opens Up
Jai Opetaia
Professional boxer, cruiserweight champion
Opetaia Boxing Gym / boxing team
Episode: Jai Opetaia on David Benavidez, Undisputed Goals & the Mom Talk That Saved His Career
Keyshawn Davis
Professional boxer and Olympic medalist.
Top Rank Boxing
Episode: Keyshawn Davis Opens Up on Depression, Fatherhood & Beef With “Scared Boxers”
Conor Benn
Professional boxer who recently fought in a major match.
Episode: Conor Benn: ‘I Almost Ended My Life’ — Sobriety, $100M Goal & Calling Out Shakur
Derek Chisora
Professional boxer with nearly fifty fights to his name
Episode: Derek Chisora’s Last Fight, Jarrell Miller’s Next Move + What Really Happened With The Hair Piece

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Barak
Co-hosts across multiple iterations of Ring Champs, frequently appearing alongside Ak. Affiliated with Ring Champs (ATS Fight) and other boxing-focused outlets. Often discussed as part of dynamic duos or ensembles in boxing media.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#162
United States/Sports/Wrestling
Apple Podcasts
#247
United Kingdom/Sports/Wrestling
Apple Podcasts
#57
Italy/Sports/Wrestling
Apple Podcasts
#116
France/Sports/Wrestling
Apple Podcasts
#141
Australia/Sports/Wrestling
Apple Podcasts
#49
Finland/Sports/Wrestling
Apple Podcasts
#52
Norway/Sports/Wrestling
Apple Podcasts
#95
Austria/Sports/Wrestling
Apple Podcasts
#102
Ireland/Sports/Wrestling
Apple Podcasts
#107
New Zealand/Sports/Wrestling

Talking Points

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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.
Mauricio Sulaimán: Wildest Tyson Story Ever, Floyd's Real Legacy & Why Shakur's All-Time Great
Q: What was your most emotional moment handing a belt over to a fighter?
Mauricio recollects Miguel Cotto dedicating his win to his late father, a moment that brought him to tears and underscored the personal significance of belt presentations beyond competition.
Caleb Plant & Sibley Scoles Join ATS Fight, Thurman vs Fundora Breakdown & Sibley Opens Up
Q: What's your biggest lesson about breaking into boxing media?
Sibley describes leveraging her hospitality and interview background to connect with fighters and tell human stories, while also building production skills to own content.
Caleb Plant & Sibley Scoles Join ATS Fight, Thurman vs Fundora Breakdown & Sibley Opens Up
Q: What makes Fundora such a tough matchup for Thurman beyond his height?
The group notes Fundora's long arms, inside punching ability, and reach, which complicate Thurman's traditional fight plan and require adjusting distance management and timing.

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This show centers on high-level boxing analysis, fighter storytelling, and media perspectives from inside the sport. Episodes blend in-depth breakdowns of recent and upcoming fights with behind-the-scenes conversations about media rights, promotion, and the hustle of building a personal narrative in boxing. Notable patterns include interviews with top fighters, referees, and boxing personalities, plus candid discussions about mental health, family, mentorship, and the business side of the sport. The format often pairs tactical fight analysis with human-interest stories, offering both actionable insights for fans and practical guidance for prospective guests and industry insiders. A standout aspect is the ongoing focus on ownership of narrat... more

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1. Mauricio Sulaimán
2. Big Daddy Kane
3. Hamzah Sheeraz
4. Caleb Plant
5. Sibley Scoles
6. Jai Opetaia
7. Keyshawn Davis
8. Conor Benn

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