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.

2026 is shaping up as one of boxing&rsquo;s most stacked years in recent memory, and Ak &amp; 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.

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.

Bringing you the newest series from ATS Fight, RING CHAMPS with Ak & Barak.

Ring Champs with Ak & Barak

Boxing’s Biggest Fights of 2026: Teofimo vs Shakur, Ennis vs Ortiz &... Inoue vs Bam?!

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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

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&rsquo;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&rsquo;s Grandfather, Loss &amp; Therapy 52:38 - Boxing Broadcasts &amp; Women in Sports 59:36 - Leaving E! News for Sports 1:05:57 - Starting Over &amp; The Netflix Moment That Changed Everything

Caleb Plant & Sibley Scoles Join ATS Fight, Thurman vs Fundora Breakdown & Sibley Opens Up

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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.

IBF &amp; Lineal cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia sits down with Ak &amp; 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&rsquo;s like preparing for Zuffa Boxing&rsquo;s first-ever marquee fight on Sunday, March 8th. Jai also reveals his &ldquo;Frankenstein&rdquo; approach to building his fighting style &mdash; studying Crawford&rsquo;s pocket work, Usyk&rsquo;s footwork, and Shakur&rsquo;s distance control.

Jai Opetaia on David Benavidez, Undisputed Goals & the Mom Talk That Saved His Career

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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.

Keyshawn Davis sits down on RING CHAMPS for a wide-ranging conversation about the turning point he calls &ldquo;BJ (Before June)&rdquo; 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&rsquo;s biggest names avoid &ldquo;gritty&rdquo; matchups. Plus, Keyshawn talks Devin Haney, Richardson Hitchins, and what it will take to get the fights fans actually want.

Keyshawn Davis Opens Up on Depression, Fatherhood & Beef With “Scared Boxers”

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Boxing’s Biggest Fights of 2026: Teofimo vs Shakur, Ennis vs Ortiz &... Inoue vs Bam?!

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