Ring Champs with Ak & Barak

Black Effect x All The Smoke Productions
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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.

  1. APR 2

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

    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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    51 min

  2. MAR 19

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

    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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 15m

  3. MAR 12

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

    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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 14m

  4. MAR 5

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

    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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    56 min

  5. FEB 26

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

    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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 32m

  6. FEB 19

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

    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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 5m

  7. FEB 12

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

    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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 4m

  8. FEB 5

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

    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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    46 min
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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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  • Creator
    Black Effect x All The Smoke Productions
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Explicit
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