Ring Champs with Ak & Barak

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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