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. 1D AGO

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. JAN 29

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

    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. 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
    34
  • Rating
    Explicit
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