Tag: Akin Reyes

Video: Ak and Barak: Should Floyd Mayweather fight Logan Paul?

YouTuber Logan Paul reportedly has extended an offer to Floyd Mayweather to meet in a boxing exhibition. Good idea? Mayweather took part in a “fight” with MMA star Conor McGregor that some described as ridiculous. However, at least McGregor is an …

YouTuber Logan Paul reportedly has extended an offer to Floyd Mayweather to meet in a boxing exhibition.

Good idea?

Mayweather took part in a “fight” with MMA star Conor McGregor that some described as ridiculous. However, at least McGregor is an actual fighter.

Paul’s only experience is some time in the gym and two fights with fellow YouTube personality KSI, one an exhibition and another in a professional bout that was somehow sanctioned.

In this episode of The Ak & Barak Show, courtesy of DAZN, hosts Akin Reyes and Barak Bess discuss that the prospective meeting between the boxing legend and the novice.

The Ak & Barak Show is available on DAZN and Sirius XM Fight Nation, Channel 156.

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Video: Ak and Barak: Should Floyd Mayweather fight Logan Paul?

YouTuber Logan Paul reportedly has extended an offer to Floyd Mayweather to meet in a boxing exhibition. Good idea? Mayweather took part in a “fight” with MMA star Conor McGregor that some described as ridiculous. However, at least McGregor is an …

YouTuber Logan Paul reportedly has extended an offer to Floyd Mayweather to meet in a boxing exhibition.

Good idea?

Mayweather took part in a “fight” with MMA star Conor McGregor that some described as ridiculous. However, at least McGregor is an actual fighter.

Paul’s only experience is some time in the gym and two fights with fellow YouTube personality KSI, one an exhibition and another in a professional bout that was somehow sanctioned.

In this episode of The Ak & Barak Show, courtesy of DAZN, hosts Akin Reyes and Barak Bess discuss that the prospective meeting between the boxing legend and the novice.

The Ak & Barak Show is available on DAZN and Sirius XM Fight Nation, Channel 156.

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Video: Ak and Barak: Do rankings matter?

Do rankings matter? A glance at the sanctioning body rankings reveals names of fighters who obviously don’t belong on anyone’s lists of best fighters. God knows how these guys end up in the Top 10. That might be one reason why fans seem to be more …

Do rankings matter?

A glance at the sanctioning body rankings reveals names of fighters who obviously don’t belong on anyone’s lists of best fighters. God knows how these guys end up in the Top 10.

That might be one reason why fans seem to be more focused on the stars of the sport — fighters such as Canelo Alvarez and Tyson Fury — and not on who does or doesn’t hold one of the ever-growing number of “championship” belts.

Indeed, one could argue that we should’ve stopped paying attention to the titles a long time ago.

In this episode of The Ak & Barak Show, courtesy of DAZN, hosts Akin Reyes and Barak Bess discuss that topic and more.

The Ak & Barak Show is available on DAZN and Sirius XM Fight Nation, Channel 156.

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Video: Ak and Barak: Do rankings matter?

Do rankings matter? A glance at the sanctioning body rankings reveals names of fighters who obviously don’t belong on anyone’s lists of best fighters. God knows how these guys end up in the Top 10. That might be one reason why fans seem to be more …

Do rankings matter?

A glance at the sanctioning body rankings reveals names of fighters who obviously don’t belong on anyone’s lists of best fighters. God knows how these guys end up in the Top 10.

That might be one reason why fans seem to be more focused on the stars of the sport — fighters such as Canelo Alvarez and Tyson Fury — and not on who does or doesn’t hold one of the ever-growing number of “championship” belts.

Indeed, one could argue that we should’ve stopped paying attention to the titles a long time ago.

In this episode of The Ak & Barak Show, courtesy of DAZN, hosts Akin Reyes and Barak Bess discuss that topic and more.

The Ak & Barak Show is available on DAZN and Sirius XM Fight Nation, Channel 156.

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Video: Ak and Barak: Abner Mares reveals his top Latino boxers

Who’s the best Latino fighter of all time? The list of candidates is long, with strong representatives from the Americas – north, central, south – as well as Europe. In this episode of The Ak & Barak Show, courtesy of DAZN, hosts Akin Reyes and …

Who’s the best Latino fighter of all time?

The list of candidates is long, with strong representatives from the Americas — north, central, south — as well as Europe.

In this episode of The Ak & Barak Show, courtesy of DAZN, hosts Akin Reyes and Barak Bess ask Abner Mares to weigh in on the debate.

Mares was a highly successful Latino boxer himself, winning major titles in three divisions. And he’s a television analyst, which means he keeps close tabs on the sport in general.

Here’s what Mares had to say.

The Ak & Barak Show is available on DAZN and Sirius XM Fight Nation, Channel 156.

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Video: Ak and Barak: Abner Mares reveals his top Latino boxers

Who’s the best Latino fighter of all time? The list of candidates is long, with strong representatives from the Americas – north, central, south – as well as Europe. In this episode of The Ak & Barak Show, courtesy of DAZN, hosts Akin Reyes and …

Who’s the best Latino fighter of all time?

The list of candidates is long, with strong representatives from the Americas — north, central, south — as well as Europe.

In this episode of The Ak & Barak Show, courtesy of DAZN, hosts Akin Reyes and Barak Bess ask Abner Mares to weigh in on the debate.

Mares was a highly successful Latino boxer himself, winning major titles in three divisions. And he’s a television analyst, which means he keeps close tabs on the sport in general.

Here’s what Mares had to say.

The Ak & Barak Show is available on DAZN and Sirius XM Fight Nation, Channel 156.

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Video: Ak and Barak: Interview with Jessica McCaskill

Jessica McCaskill made history by becoming the first to beat Cecilia Braekhus on Aug. 15 in Tulsa, Okla. An inspired McCaskill (9-2, 3 KOs) got off to a quick start and held off Braekhus (36-1, 9 KOs) to win a majority decision, after which many …

Jessica McCaskill made history by becoming the first to beat Cecilia Braekhus on Aug. 15 in Tulsa, Okla.

An inspired McCaskill (9-2, 3 KOs) got off to a quick start and held off Braekhus (36-1, 9 KOs) to win a majority decision, after which many called for a rematch.

McCaskill has other options, though. Some are calling for a showdown between her and Irish star Katie Taylor.

In this episode of The Ak & Barak Show, courtesy of DAZN, hosts Akin Reyes and Barak Bess interview McCaskill about her sensational victory and immediate future.

The Ak & Barak Show is available on DAZN and Sirius XM Fight Nation, Channel 156.

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Video: Ak and Barak: Interview with Jessica McCaskill

Jessica McCaskill made history by becoming the first to beat Cecilia Braekhus on Aug. 15 in Tulsa, Okla. An inspired McCaskill (9-2, 3 KOs) got off to a quick start and held off Braekhus (36-1, 9 KOs) to win a majority decision, after which many …

Jessica McCaskill made history by becoming the first to beat Cecilia Braekhus on Aug. 15 in Tulsa, Okla.

An inspired McCaskill (9-2, 3 KOs) got off to a quick start and held off Braekhus (36-1, 9 KOs) to win a majority decision, after which many called for a rematch.

McCaskill has other options, though. Some are calling for a showdown between her and Irish star Katie Taylor.

In this episode of The Ak & Barak Show, courtesy of DAZN, hosts Akin Reyes and Barak Bess interview McCaskill about her sensational victory and immediate future.

The Ak & Barak Show is available on DAZN and Sirius XM Fight Nation, Channel 156.

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Video: Ak & Barak: Guest Chris Mannix on Vergil Ortiz Jr.’s future

Knockout artist Vergil Ortiz Jr. returns to the ring against Samuel Vargas tonight (Friday) at Fanstasy Springs Casino in Indio, Calif., on DAZN. The welterweight contender has stopped all 15 of his opponents. How will he fare against Vargas, a …

Knockout artist Vergil Ortiz Jr. returns to the ring against Samuel Vargas tonight (Friday) at Fanstasy Springs Casino in Indio, Calif., on DAZN.

The welterweight contender has stopped all 15 of his opponents. How will he fare against Vargas, a tough veteran? And is the string of stoppages a only the beginning in what promises to be a great career?

In this episode of The Ak & Barak Show, courtesy of DAZN, hosts Akin Reyes and Barak Bess interview Chris Mannix.

The DAZN commentator and writer for Sports Illustrated reveals what he expects from Ortiz against Vargas and his chances of succeeding long term in a deep division.

Here’s what Mannix had to say.

The Ak & Barak Show is available on DAZN and Sirius XM Fight Nation, Channel 156.

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Video: Ak & Barak: Is Vergil Ortiz Jr. ready for best 147-pounders?

Welterweight prospect Vergil Ortiz Jr. has taken the boxing world by storm, stopping all of his first 15 opponents. The 22-year-old Dallas-area product, who faces Samuel Vargas on July 24, is already ranked by three of the four major sanctioning …

Welterweight prospect Vergil Ortiz Jr. has taken the boxing world by storm, stopping all of his first 15 opponents.

The 22-year-old Dallas-area product, who faces Samuel Vargas on July 24, is already ranked by three of the four major sanctioning bodies and has his eye on the best potential opponents in a stacked division.

Is Ortiz ready to face the likes of Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford? Or should he take his time and gain more seasoning before jumping into such challenging matchups?

In this episode of The Ak & Barak Show, courtesy of DAZN, hosts Akin Reyes and Barak Bess address these questions and more.

The Ak & Barak Show is available on DAZN and Sirius XM Fight Nation, Channel 156.

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