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Jake Paul’s next opponent has everyone buzzing — and we break down what it means for his boxing future. Jaron “Boots” Ennis just made a major statement, and Eddie Hearn is calling it: he might be the best in the world right now… Not so sure about that.. Plus, we salute Manny Pacquiao as he earns his spot in the Hall of Fame.

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Tank Davis and Shakur Stevenson are on a collision course — who has the edge if they finally meet? Amanda Serrano’s potential upcoming opponent, Tiara Brown, and rising star Abdullah Mason join the show to break it all down. Plus, AK and Barak go deep on what Brown vs Serrano could means for women’s boxing.

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The hits keep coming on RING CHAMPS! This week, Ak & Barak sit down with Ryan Garcia for an emotional and unfiltered conversation. Ryan opens up about the challenges he faced in 2024 and how he’s working to move forward. With his May showdown against Rolly Romero in Times Square approaching, Ryan shares his mindset and what’s at stake. Could a rematch with Devin Haney be next if he wins? Is it finally time for a Gervonta Davis rematch? Plus, Ryan breaks down Tank’s draw with Lamont Roach, gives his take on Canelo vs. Crawford, and opens up about his relationships with Oscar De La Hoya & Turki Alalshikh.

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The boys are back, and this week’s episode of RING CHAMPS features a must-see sitdown with Teofimo Lopez! The always outspoken Lopez doesn’t hold back as he joins Ak & Barak to respond to racism allegations and share details about his encounter with Bud Crawford. Plus, Teofimo dives deep into the business of boxing, giving us a preview of his potential return to the ring while scouting Arnold Barboza and Richardson Hitchins. But that's not all — the former champ also opens up about his relationship with Turki Alalshikh, responds to Shakur’s comments about his ‘female energy,’ and reveals his most hated fighters. He even shares why Tank Davis is his dream fight and opens up about the struggles he’s faced over the past couple of years.

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The boys are back for a brand new episode of RING CHAMPS, and this week, Ak and Barak are letting it all fly. They dive into "The Fight Card Of The Century," breaking down each outcome and discussing why it truly lived up to the hype. They also talk about the criticism Shakur Stevenson faced after his dominant win and why they think it’s way off the mark. Plus, Dmitry Bivol got his revenge over Artur Beterbiev. The guys are asking the big question: Does this set up an instant trilogy fight, or is it time for David Benavidez to take center stage? And the action keeps coming! Gervonta “Tank” Davis is set to face Lamont Roach in another huge fight this week. Ak and Barak preview the card, give their thoughts, and make their predictions for another exciting night of boxing.

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Welcome to the debut episode of RING CHAMPS with Ak & Barak, in partnership with ATS Fight!  In this exclusive episode, the fellas sit down with two of the biggest names in boxing and entertainment: Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian. From social media sensation to becoming one of the biggest stars in boxing, Jake Paul opens up about his incredible journey, sharing his biggest mistakes, proudest moments, and what drives him to keep pushing the limits. Jake also teases some of his potential opponents in the ring, including his brother Logan Paul and boxing megastar Canelo Alvarez. Plus, hear the behind-the-scenes scoop from Jake’s memorable fights, including his encounter with boxing legend Mike Tyson. But it's not just about the punches — Jake and Nakisa dive into their powerful business relationship, discussing how they founded their own promotional company and their passion for giving back to the community. And the big question — when does Jake Paul plan to retire? All that and more in this epic first episode. You won’t want to miss it! 

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In this episode of *Ring Champs*, Ak Reyes and Barak Bess sit down with Conor Benn to discuss his ongoing rivalry with Chris Eubank Jr., the pressure of outshining his legendary father, and concerns around cutting weight. Benn opens up about the unresolved tension with Eubank, his mindset as he builds his own legacy, and the physical toll of staying in fighting shape.

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Terence Crawford opens up about the possibility of facing Canelo Alvarez and what that fight would mean for his legacy. He reflects on everything he’s accomplished in boxing — and why the end might be closer than fans think. In this conversation, Bud keeps it real about greatness, timing, and going out on top.

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Eddie Hearn explains how DAZN navigated the boxing landscape to outlast giants like Showtime and ESPN. He shares the key moves, strategic partnerships, and mindset that helped DAZN rise to the top. A deep dive into the streaming era’s new boxing king.

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In this special episode of Ring Champs, Boxing Hall of Fame inductee, Vinny Paz, joins Ak Reyes & Roy Jones Jr. to discuss his incredible comeback story after breaking his neck, the near-death experience fighting Roger Mayweather, and why Roy kept pictures of Paz in a halo for motivation. Paz reveals the truth about his fight with Roy Jones Jr., his early boxing days starting garage fights at age 5, and how the movie ‘Bleed For This’ captured his legendary career. The conversation covers weight cutting dangers, boxing’s evolution, and the emotional journey of helping his parents through his boxing success.

In partnership with Salita Promotions.

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Elite trainer Derrick James discusses Spence-Crawford aftermath, training philosophy, Anthony Joshua relationship, and building champions from hardship.

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Richardson Hitchins breaks down his decision to leave Mayweather Promotions and what led to the split. He weighs in on the tension between Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis and Shakur Stevenson, and names the one fight he’s chasing above all. A behind-the-scenes look at the business, the beef, and the blueprint.

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In this candid sitdown, Roy Jones Jr. explains why Floyd Mayweather, despite his record, falls short of his top five greatest boxers. He reveals an underrated element behind Manny Pacquiao’s legendary success. And he reflects on Muhammad Ali’s impact both inside and outside the ropes.

Plus, what was Roy Jones Jr.’s greatest accomplishment in his own words, and did any fighter ever unexpectedly give him problems in the ring?

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The Golden Boy himself breaks down the biggest moments, biggest fights, and biggest business moves that shaped modern boxing. From his legendary battles with Mayweather and Pacquiao to building Golden Boy Promotions into a powerhouse, Oscar De La Hoya reveals the untold stories behind his rise, fall, and comeback.

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Vergil Ortiz opens up on sparring Canelo Alvarez, chasing a Terence Crawford showdown, and calling out everyone who ducked him, delivering raw stories and elite insight from a career on the rise.

Dive into can’t-miss moments: sparring Canelo, Crawford vs Canelo and dream fights, Boots Ennis and the P4P debate, fighters who turned him down, and who he wants next and why.

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lovsterrrrr have title/descript for today’s rc ep with vergil ortiz:Vergil Ortiz on Sparring Canelo, Chasing Crawford and Everyone Who Ducked Fighting Me... BOOTS Vergil Ortiz opens up on sparring Canelo Alvarez, chasing a Terence Crawford showdown, and calling out everyone who ducked him, delivering raw stories and elite insight from a career on the rise.Dive into can’t-miss moments: 00:41:53 sparring Canelo, 00:31:44 Crawford vs Canelo and dream fights, 00:35:00 Boots Ennis and the P4P debate, 00:42:51 fighters who turned him down, and 00:46:25 who he wants next and why.(do you want to include timecoded ish? if so theres that second graph above and also have full ep timecodes below — i usually strip off when i send to you but realizing now… are they useful for audio too?)00:00:00 - Intro and DAZN connection with Ak and Barak
00:00:52 - Early start in boxing and path to turning pro
00:02:32 - Hand injury perspective and approach to the Madrimov fight
00:06:09 - Toughest fight so far: Mean Machine
00:07:20 - AD BREAK
00:08:34 - Comparisons to Bud Crawford and whether the fight was ever close
00:09:54 - Opponents who were tougher or easier than expected
00:12:09 - Rhabdo, media reactions, and diagnosis history
00:15:54 - Comeback mindset, Bohachuk fight, and weight concerns
00:17:59 - Hidden talents, love for metal, guitar, and band plans
00:23:51 - Rated vs underrated and overall career satisfaction
00:24:45 - Meeting Oscar De La Hoya after high school
00:25:25 - When he plans to retire from boxing
00:26:19 - Money requests, wild stories, and a PS5 scam
00:30:12 - Money habits and a rare purchase regret
00:31:44 - Dream opponents and thoughts on Crawford vs Canelo
00:35:00 - Boots Ennis in P4P, offers, and Stanionis
00:41:53 - Sparring with Canelo
00:42:51 - Fighters who turned down Vergil
00:43:32 - How money factors into making fights
00:46:25 - Ideal next three opponents and who’s toughest
00:48:06 - Thoughts on Turki’s impact on boxing
00:49:10 - Wrap up and glove talk

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Devin Haney opens up about the biggest moments in his career, from Ryan Garcia drama to future superfights. The undefeated champion reveals exclusive behind-the-scenes stories and what’s really next for his boxing legacy. This episode dives deep into Haney’s mindset, his relationship with his father Bill Haney, and the business decisions that shaped his path to becoming undisputed champion. From weight cut struggles to the Canelo vs Crawford superfight, Devin Haney shares the unfiltered truth about modern boxing’s biggest storylines.

00:00:00 - Intro & Relationship with Ak & Barak
00:00:59 - Moving Up to 147 & Weight Cut Struggles
00:02:40 - Fan Reception After Ryan Garcia Loss
00:05:10 - Bill Haney Criticism & Father-Son Dynamic
00:07:15 - Who Turned Their Back After Garcia Fight
00:09:13 - Ryan Garcia “Laughing” Image & Bag Getting Messed Up
00:11:07 - Fighters Devin Watches & Roach Fight Thoughts
00:13:30 - Defensive Style vs Ramirez & Fight Commentary
00:15:26 - Turki’s Reaction After Garcia Loss
00:16:27 - Ryan Garcia Rematch Possibility & Teofimo Fight
00:18:32 - Bill’s Thoughts on Ramirez Performance
00:19:51 - “Shellshocked” Comments & Brian Norman Fight
00:23:01 - Next Fight Plans & Undisputed at 147
00:24:22 - Smartest Money Moves & Investment Strategy
00:27:23 - Canelo vs Crawford Predictions
00:28:59 - Future Plans If Big Fights Don’t Happen
00:29:46 - Retirement Goals & Promoting Fighters
00:34:41 - Life After Boxing & Training Others
00:37:23 - Bringing New People Into Camp (Dre)
00:39:26 - Will the Shakur Fight Ever Happen?
00:40:26 - Thoughts on Turki & Dana White’s Boxing Entry
00:41:08 - What People Get Wrong About Him Online
00:42:20 - Moving to New York & Taxes
00:43:22 - After Recording with Bill Haney**

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Danny Garcia gets personal about his wild $150K spending sprees and the hard lessons that came with them. He opens up about the lowest points in his boxing career and his relationship with Al Haymon. A raw conversation about money, mistakes, and maturity in the fight game.

0:00 – Intro & Interview Start
2:03 – Boxing Money & Swift Promotions
3:13 – Real Estate & Smart Investments
7:31 – Danny’s Businesses & Bad Investments
9:36 – Mixing Business with Friends
12:05 – Worth Big Bucks: Morales, Khan & Payouts
16:14 – Philly Respect & Allen Iverson Comparison
18:08 – Loyalty to Al Haymon & Career Guidance
23:41 – Golden Boy Split & Oscar De La Hoya
27:14 – Adrien Broner & Danny’s Spending Habits
31:26 – Finances, Never Being Broke & Fighter Money Talk
39:21 – New Philly Fighters & Boots vs. Vergil Ortiz
41:14 – Mental Health, Alopecia & Boxing Pressure
46:00 – Career Lows, Spirituality & Passion for Boxing
50:39 – Family, Kids & Comeback Talk
55:45 – Wrap Up

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The dream matchup between David Benavidez and Canelo is dead, and it’s not just about timing. Benavidez tells all on why he’s done at 168, his thoughts on Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis, when he expects to retire from the game and much more.

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Shakur Stevenson opens up on the Zepeda war, legacy over clout, and the truth behind Tank, Teofimo, and Ryan. Caleb Plant talks family first, smart money plays, and why fashion never comes before parenting. Real fight talk, real life talk — names, emotions, and bold takes all the way through.

00:00:00 Intro
00:00:30 Shakur on Zepeda, proving a point, and the “dog” mindset
00:04:00 Why Shakur fought different + did Zepeda have pop?
00:06:00 Advice to Edgar Berlanga and bouncing back right
00:06:47 Teofimo talks, how the fight happens
00:07:10 Tank vs Jake debate and Shakur’s take
00:09:11 Devin Haney vs Brian Norman prediction
00:09:40 Integrity after Ryan Garcia and speaking honestly
00:10:45 If Ryan fight happens, drug testing must be A1
00:11:04 Will Tank ever happen? Legacy vs business
00:12:31 Money talk with Ak & Barak
00:13:45 Is Canelo underrated? Shakur’s all-time view
00:14:19 Switching stances and fighting right-handed
00:15:08 Will Tank vs Jake be a real fight?
00:15:42 Dream fight to watch: Bam vs Nakatani
00:16:09 If not Teo, Shakur wants Lamont Roach next
00:16:40 Shakur wrap and ad break
00:17:50 Caleb Plant intro and warmup
00:18:10 Sneaker talk: Satoshi Vans and collecting heat
00:20:12 Biggest sneaker splurges and the 1985 grails
00:21:22 Parenting without pressure and keeping it real
00:22:05 Does his daughter get what he does?
00:23:10 Would he want his son to box?
00:23:46 Why boxing needs a union, healthcare, and literacy
00:27:07 Best investments so far: NFL and real estate
00:28:22 Lessons from dad: It’s not what you make, it’s what you keep
00:29:42 Wrap

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Lamont Roach Jr. joins Ak & Barak on the newest edition of RING CHAMPS to break down why the Tank Davis rematch fell apart, and how Davis choosing Jake Paul over him speaks volumes. Roach also previews his upcoming war with Pitbull Cruz and what fans should expect in December. Plus, is a Shakur Stevenson fight on the horizon?

00:00 - Intro
00:42 - Roach on Tank Fight & Proving Doubters Wrong
01:38 - Why Did Tank Take a Knee?
02:51 - Did Tank Hurt Roach?
03:56 - Hardest Puncher Roach Has Faced
04:10 - Were Tank & Roach Ever Friends?
05:55 - Have Roach & Tank Spoken Since the Fight?
07:48 - Roach Ranks Fashion: Himself, Tank, Ryan Garcia
10:20 - Roach on Money Habits
11:14 - Was Roach Paid to Skip the Rematch?
12:20 - Tank vs Jake: Roach Reacts
14:33 - Shakur Fight Plans & Teofimo Prediction
17:29 - Ad Break
18:47 - Roach on Al Haymon & PBC Deal
19:33 - Matias vs Gary A. Russell: Who’s Tougher?
20:40 - Roach’s Purple Brand Fashion Story
22:08 - Valenzuela vs Russell: Roach’s Breakdown
23:48 - Boots Ennis at 154 & Roach’s Thoughts
28:20 - Will Roach Return to 130 lbs?
29:16 - Danny Garcia’s Farewell Fight
31:11 - Cruz’s Best Performance: Tank or Rolly?
32:09 - Dumbest & Most Gratifying Purchase
36:20 - Roach on Family & Distance
36:39 - Haney vs Norman Prediction
38:13 - Roach’s Favorite Video Games
39:44 - Why Roach Is Called “The Reaper”
40:45 - Fighting in DC: Is It Happening?
41:37 - Roach’s Dream Opponent Trio After Cruz
42:38 - The Standing 8
45:10 - Wrap

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Christy Martin shattered expectations and redefined what was possible for women in the ring. In this powerful episode of RING CHAMPS, she joins Ak Reyes and Roy Jones Jr to reflect on her trailblazing career, and the upcoming biopic starring Sydney Sweeney that brings her story to Hollywood.

0:00: Intro – Christy Martin joins AK & Roy at Hall of Fame weekend
0:36: Christy’s early gym story & breaking barriers
1:46: Meeting Don King
6:01: Women’s boxing then vs. now
7:41: Knockouts, 2-minute rounds & Tyson undercards
9:53: Christy’s first experience with Mike Tyson
10:53: Ad Break
12:09: Regrets, survival, and leaving a dark chapter behind
17:35: Christy’s Hall of Fame induction
19:27: Taylor vs Serrano – Christy’s take
21:40: Jake Paul’s impact on women’s boxing
23:02: Claressa Shields
27:29: Christy Martin biopic – Sydney Sweeney & behind the scenes
31:04: Wrap

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O’Shaquie Foster steps into the spotlight with a chip on his shoulder and fire in his voice. From the tension with Stephen Fulton to the lingering beef with Shakur Stevenson, Foster opens up about the battles outside the ring and the ones that shaped him long before the cameras rolled. This episode dives deep into grit, pride, and the fight for respect.

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Claressa Shields joins Ak & Barak on the newest episode of RING CHAMPS to talk her groundbreaking , $8 million dollar deal, what’s next in her historic career, and how she got here. The GWOAT also reveals that she’s re‑signed with longtime promoter Salita Promotions, and is incorporating Wynn Records, continuing the partnership that’s helped shape her rise as one of boxing’s biggest stars. Don’t miss this candid conversation about legacy, business moves, and the future of women’s boxing.

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2026 is shaping up as one of boxing’s most stacked years in recent memory, and Ak & Barak got you covered! Teofimo Lopez vs. Shakur Stevenson on January 31 at Madison Square Garden, David Benavidez moving up to cruiserweight against Zurdo Ramirez in May, and potential dream matchups like Naoya Inoue vs. Bam Rodriguez. Ryan Garcia is also set for a comeback, making this year a true revival for the sport.

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Hall of Fame referee Kenny Bayless sits down with Ak & Roy Jones Jr. to share untold stories from inside the ring. From breaking down Tank Davis’ controversial knee against Roach to revealing the exact rule that should have been called, Bayless doesn’t hold back. He recalls the atmosphere of Mayweather vs. Pacquiao, the payday that changed refereeing forever, and the unforgettable chaos of Ricky Hatton’s knockout. Along the way, Bayless opens up about getting punched by heavyweights, balancing life as a teacher, and why he’s considered one of boxing’s most trusted officials.

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Richardson Hitchins returns to RING CHAMPS and holds nothing back. He reveals the truth about his fallout with Tank Davis over a chain controversy, explains why Devin Haney’s claims about a $2 million Keyshawn Davis offer are false, and opens up about Shakur Stevenson. Hitchins also discusses his upcoming February 21st fight against Oscar Duarte, why he’s moving up to 147, and his thoughts on the biggest fights in boxing today.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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 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

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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

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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.

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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 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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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Ak & Barak settle it once and for all: the 10 greatest knockouts in boxing history. From Juan Manuel Marquez’s ice-cold finish of Manny Pacquiao to George Foreman reclaiming the title at 45, Canelo’s highlight-reel destruction of Amir Khan, Tommy Hearns vs Roberto Duran, Julian Jackson’s one-punch power, Tank Davis, Michael Carbajal, and yes, Jake Paul’s knockout of Tyron Woodley making the cut. The guys rank their personal top 5 each, argue over who got robbed of Knockout of the Year, and debate which finish is truly the scariest of all time.

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Ak & Barak are back to break down the most stacked stretch of the boxing calendar, and they are not holding back. This is a full state-of-the-sport conversation built around one argument: boxing is thriving louder than ever, and the next two weeks prove it.

The guys preview Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez vs Antonio Vargas as Bam moves up to chase Naoya Inoue, Boots Ennis vs Zander Zayas at 154, Abdullah Mason’s hometown title shot against Joe Cordina, and Errol Spence Jr’s comeback against Tim Tszyu. Then it gets spicy: Barak predicts Anthony Joshua knocks out Tyson Fury to become a three-time heavyweight champion, they crown Shakur Stevenson the best fighter in the world, and they debate Canelo Alvarez’s next move with Benavidez, Jermall Charlo, and even Errol Spence on the table.

00:00:00 – Intro
00:01:45 – Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez Moving Up & The Inoue Dream Match
00:12:21 – Boots Ennis vs. Zander Zayas: Coming Out Party or Bust?
00:17:36 – Breaking Down Boots vs. Zayas Further
00:21:46 – Abdullah Mason Defending His Title in Cleveland
00:23:52 – Mason’s Personality & What He Needs to Prove
00:31:28 – Anthony Joshua vs. Prenga: Tune-Up for Fury
00:31:42 – The Biggest Fight in British History: AJ vs. Tyson Fury
00:38:00 – Errol Spence Jr. Returns vs. Tim Tszyu
00:42:53 – Canelo’s Future: Benavidez, Jermall Charlo & What’s Left to Prove
00:46:17 – Dream Matchup: Errol Spence vs. Canelo Alvarez in 2027?
00:49:06 – Boxing’s Biggest Remaining Fights & The State of the Sport
00:51:30 – Outro: Boxing Is Thriving

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Richardson Hitchins is back on RING CHAMPS for the first time since the fight that never happened, and he takes us inside every hour of that week: his body shutting down in the cold of Vegas, being held up by his team in the MGM lobby so nobody could see him on his knees, 6 AM ice baths, throwing up on fight night, and the moment he told his manager he couldn’t walk to the ring. Then the part that still eats at him every day — the biggest check of his career, over $1 million, gone with the pullout.

He also gets into everything that came after: vacating the IBF belt, the Zuffa deal and why the money stayed the same without the strap, Eddie Hearn going missing, and sitting down with Dana White and Nick Khan.

Plus Tank Davis texting him from fake numbers, his real issue with Keyshawn Davis and the missed-weight double standard, why he’s picking Teofimo over Rolly, breaking down Boots Ennis vs. Xander Zayas, whether Boots beats Bud, and the fight he wants most: Devin Haney.

00:00 – Intro & Welcome Back Richardson Hitchins
00:47 – What Really Happened During Oscar Duarte Fight Week
07:12 – Is Hitchins Done at 140?
08:50 – Making Weight, Nutrition & Growing Out of the Division
10:59 – Ad Break
12:10 – Zuffa’s Plans for Him at 147
14:04 – How the Zuffa Boxing Deal Came Together
16:25 – Why the Eddie Hearn Deal Fell Apart
21:02 – Breaking Down Teofimo Lopez vs. Rolly Romero
25:53 – Beef with Devin Haney & Tank Davis
30:55 – Should Shakur Stevenson Move Up to 147?
33:53 – Sparring Stories with Shakur Stevenson
35:05 – Keyshawn Davis’ Win Over Jamaine Ortiz
38:34 – Shakur Stevenson Beats Raymond Ford
42:17 – Boots Ennis vs. Xander Zayas
47:35 – Fundora & Vergil in the 154 Division
49:35 – Fantasy Fight: Boots Ennis vs. Bud Crawford
53:45 – Fallout, Critics & the Real Reason He Pulled Out
1:03:34 – Meeting Dana White & Nick Khan
1:06:11 – Talking His Next Opponent
1:11:25 – Wrap

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Emiliano Vargas pulls up on RING CHAMPS just days after his statement win at a sold-out Barclays Center, and the fastest-rising name in the Vargas dynasty holds nothing back. The undefeated 22-year-old gets real about answering Ryan Garcia’s verbal jab, why he believes Vargas vs. Garcia sells out a stadium. Plus, sparring Shakur Stevenson as a 17-year-old, and the only fighter who ever hurt him in the ring.

He also takes us inside the most surreal stretch of his young career: the locker room during Xander Zayas’ loss to Boots Ennis, the phone call telling him Bad Bunny personally picked him for the Super Bowl halftime show, and the casino run that cost him $16,000 in an hour. Plus his brothers’ bare-knuckle debut in London, the lessons pulled from his father, Fernando’s, career, and the untold story of the pro fight he took with no team and his barber working the mitts.

0:00 Intro
0:47 Vargas Brothers in boxing & family competition
3:18 Staying focused despite money & fame
7:22 Learning from his brothers’ mistakes
11:08 AD BREAK
13:28 Falling in love with boxing as a kid
15:13 Amateur career & traveling the world
17:52 Sparring wars with his brothers growing up
21:33 Ryan Garcia
23:24 His father’s legacy: Tito Trinidad and beyond
27:28 Breaking down the Xander Zayas vs. Boots Ennis fight
32:58 Super Bowl halftime show & meeting Bad Bunny
36:41 Sparring Shakur Stevenson & Jorge Linares
43:17 Dream fight: Ryan Garcia & next opponents
47:42 Untold Stories
58:19 Rapid-fire Qs, dad’s best advice & money stories

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Ak and Barak don’t agree on much, and they really don’t agree on this one. In a real-time, unscripted debate, the self-proclaimed biggest Floyd Mayweather fan alive gets pushed to answer the question boxing won’t stop arguing about: is Terence “Bud” Crawford actually better than Floyd Mayweather?

They break down the resume case for Floyd (the $300M Showtime run, the Pacquiao win, the undefeated record) against the eye-test case for Bud (the Canelo demolition three weight classes up, the switch-hitting power, the dominance at 38 that mirrors his prime). They run the fantasy fight at 38, at 29, and dig into who Floyd really beat versus who Bud was blacklisted from fighting. By the end, even Floyd’s #1 fan lands somewhere he’s never said on camera before.

0:00 Intro
0:48 Setting the Stage
1:53 Framing the GOAT Debate
2:51 Floyd’s Close Fights
4:50 Ad Break
5:45 The Age Argument
7:55 Floyd’s Resume Case
9:24 38-Year-Old Floyd vs. Pacquiao
11:48 38-Year-Old Bud vs. Canelo
13:34 Resume vs. Dominance
15:07 Bud’s Blacklisted Prime Years
15:50 Does Resume Trump Everything?
16:54 The Fantasy Fight at 38
18:03 Can Floyd’s Defense Stop Bud?
21:24 What About 29-Year-Old Floyd?
28:47 Could Bud Have Done More?
30:50 The Perfect Retirement
32:07 Names vs. Accolades
34:17 Outro

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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 the Canelo fight that it was his last, Bomac couldn't wait for him to be done, and the tears after Spence were him realizing he'd already proved everything. He shuts down the Turki rumors (nobody has offered him a fight since Canelo), explains why "who am I gonna fight?" ends every comeback conversation, and teases the injuries from his worst camp that he's saving for the documentary.

Then he answers what everyone's been waiting on: Spence's camp excuses, and explains why he can't grasp taking the biggest fight of your life unprepared. Crawford reveals there was no rematch clause with Canelo but he'd have honored one anyway, plus the truth about the $200M McGregor offer and what he'd have done in the cage, his take on Shakur signing with Zuffa and the UFC camera "mixup," and advice for Boots Ennis and why Vergil Ortiz is the harder fight over Fundora.

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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, and why he insists not a penny went missing — plus whether he’d still help Floyd, what their conversations have been like since, and the six-month window on a possible Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch.

The conversation turns to a dream matchup: Mayweather vs. Terence Crawford. Espinoza, who has priced fights like this his entire career, gives his verdict and sparks a debate about what it would take to make it real.

Finally, Espinoza responds to Dana White’s claim that Zuffa Boxing will eventually sign every fighter, breaking down what that would actually require — undoing 100 years of boxing’s structure — and pointing to a business model that keeps contradicting itself, down to Devin Haney’s rumored $60M deal.

0:00 – Intro
0:44 – Floyd’s lawsuit: does Espinoza/Showtime owe him money?
2:20 – His reaction to the suit, and where things stand with Al Haymon
4:32 – How PPV money actually flows
9:00 – Streaming vs. old-school PPV payouts
10:16 – The leaked Al Haymon audio and the AI theory
14:19 – Al Haymon taking PBC stars to Fox — and why exclusive network deals hurt boxing
20:49 – Signing Boots Ennis and Anthony Joshua outside of PBC
25:30 – Creating boxing’s first real annual fight schedule
30:38 – Espinoza’s green-light power at Showtime, and why it ended
36:07 – Why Tank vs. Shakur died, and the real story on Crawford vs. Ennis
40:23 – Mayweather vs. Crawford — what it’d take, and would fans buy it?
44:04 – Boxing’s shrinking media landscape, Saudi money, and PIF
50:32 – Could Zuffa really sign every fighter? Devin Haney’s rumored $60M deal
54:23 – Al Haymon’s future, Turki’s “boxing summit,” and fighters pricing themselves out
1:02:20 – Would Espinoza still help Floyd? His finances since the lawsuit
1:05:32 – Addressing Part 1 comments
1:09:36 – Joshua vs. Fury, Wilder’s legacy, and Tank Davis’ future
1:15:49 – Outro

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