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Ring Champs with Ak & Barak

Ring Champs with Ak & Barak

By: 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.2026 iHeartMedia, Inc. © Any use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from iHeartMedia Combat Sports & Self-Defense Politics & Government
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  • Hamzah Sheeraz: “I Almost Quit Boxing” - Untold Journey from Electrician to 168 lb. Star
    Apr 2 2026

    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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    51 mins
  • Caleb Plant Says He’d Fight Berlanga & Sheeraz, Reveals Why He’ll Never Go Broke
    Mar 19 2026

    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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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Caleb Plant & Sibley Scoles Join ATS Fight, Thurman vs Fundora Breakdown & Sibley Opens Up
    Mar 12 2026

    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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    1 hr and 14 mins
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