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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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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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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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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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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