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. 6d ago

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

    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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    58 min

  2. May 21

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

    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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    38 min

  3. May 14

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

    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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 21m

  4. May 7

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

    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. Ring Champs with Ak & Barak: where the boxing conversations land. New episodes weekly. Subscribe for more boxing interviews, fight breakdowns, and combat sports debate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 20m

  5. Apr 30

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

    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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    20 min

  6. Apr 23

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

    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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    43 min

  7. Apr 14

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

    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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    41 min

  8. 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
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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
    42
  • Rating
    Explicit
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