Tag: Akin Reyes

Video: Ak, Barak: Ryan Garcia vs. Luke Campbell postponement

The boxing world was set for one of the best-possible lightweight fights on Dec. 5. Ryan Garcia was scheduled to face his biggest test against Luke Campbell at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, a fascinating matchup between a young juggernaut and an …

The boxing world was set for one of the best-possible lightweight fights on Dec. 5.

Ryan Garcia was scheduled to face his biggest test against Luke Campbell at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, a fascinating matchup between a young juggernaut and an established title contender.

Then disaster struck: It was announced Tuesday that Campbell had tested positive for COVID-19 and the fight was postponed. It could still take place before the end of the year but that’s still being worked out.

In this episode of the Ak & Barak Show, DAZN commentators Akin Reyes and Barak Bess give their reactions to the big news.

Here’s what he 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: Ryan Garcia vs. Luke Campbell postponement

The boxing world was set for one of the best-possible lightweight fights on Dec. 5. Ryan Garcia was scheduled to face his biggest test against Luke Campbell at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, a fascinating matchup between a young juggernaut and an …

The boxing world was set for one of the best-possible lightweight fights on Dec. 5.

Ryan Garcia was scheduled to face his biggest test against Luke Campbell at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, a fascinating matchup between a young juggernaut and an established title contender.

Then disaster struck: It was announced Tuesday that Campbell had tested positive for COVID-19 and the fight was postponed. It could still take place before the end of the year but that’s still being worked out.

In this episode of the Ak & Barak Show, DAZN commentators Akin Reyes and Barak Bess give their reactions to the big news.

Here’s what he 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: Ryan Lopez discusses lightweight rivals

Ryan Garcia is a hot fighter in a hot division. The lightweight contender, who has immense talent and a massive social media following, is riding a string of early knockouts that has captured the imagination of fans. It’s why he is spoken in the …

Ryan Garcia is a hot fighter in a hot division.

The lightweight contender, who has immense talent and a massive social media following, is riding a string of early knockouts that has captured the imagination of fans.

It’s why he is spoken in the same sentence as lightweight stars Teofimo Lopez, Gervonta Davis and Devin Haney.

In this episode of the Ak & Barak Show, Garcia, who fights Luke Campbell on Dec. 5, discusses his training, his 135-pound rivals and more with DAZN commentators Akin Reyes and Barak Bess.

Here’s what he 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: Ryan Lopez discusses lightweight rivals

Ryan Garcia is a hot fighter in a hot division. The lightweight contender, who has immense talent and a massive social media following, is riding a string of early knockouts that has captured the imagination of fans. It’s why he is spoken in the …

Ryan Garcia is a hot fighter in a hot division.

The lightweight contender, who has immense talent and a massive social media following, is riding a string of early knockouts that has captured the imagination of fans.

It’s why he is spoken in the same sentence as lightweight stars Teofimo Lopez, Gervonta Davis and Devin Haney.

In this episode of the Ak & Barak Show, Garcia, who fights Luke Campbell on Dec. 5, discusses his training, his 135-pound rivals and more with DAZN commentators Akin Reyes and Barak Bess.

Here’s what he 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: Teofimo Lopez discusses victory and more

Teofimo Lopez is coming off a breakthrough victory, his sensational unanimous decision over Vasiliy Lomachenko on the night of Oct. 17 in Las Vegas. With the victory, Lopez became undisputed lightweight champion, climbed onto pound-for-pound lists …

Teofimo Lopez is coming off a breakthrough victory, his sensational unanimous decision over Vasiliy Lomachenko on the night of Oct. 17 in Las Vegas.

With the victory, Lopez became undisputed lightweight champion, climbed onto pound-for-pound lists and took a giant step toward stardom at only 23 years old. He’s one of the most-talked-about fighters in the world.

In this episode of the Ak & Barak Show, DAZN commentators Akin Reyes and Barak Bess asked Lopez about his victory, his championship status and what  might lie ahead.

Here’s what he 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: Teofimo Lopez discusses victory and more

Teofimo Lopez is coming off a breakthrough victory, his sensational unanimous decision over Vasiliy Lomachenko on the night of Oct. 17 in Las Vegas. With the victory, Lopez became undisputed lightweight champion, climbed onto pound-for-pound lists …

Teofimo Lopez is coming off a breakthrough victory, his sensational unanimous decision over Vasiliy Lomachenko on the night of Oct. 17 in Las Vegas.

With the victory, Lopez became undisputed lightweight champion, climbed onto pound-for-pound lists and took a giant step toward stardom at only 23 years old. He’s one of the most-talked-about fighters in the world.

In this episode of the Ak & Barak Show, DAZN commentators Akin Reyes and Barak Bess asked Lopez about his victory, his championship status and what  might lie ahead.

Here’s what he 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: 5 scariest punchers of all time

The thing that stood out most about Gervonta Davis’ victory over Leo Santa Cruz on Saturday was the finality of the uppercut that stopped Santa Cruz in the sixth round. Santa Cruz dropped to the canvas and was didn’t move for several minutes. That’s …

The thing that stood out most about Gervonta Davis’ victory over Leo Santa Cruz on Saturday was the finality of the uppercut that stopped Santa Cruz in the sixth round.

Santa Cruz dropped to the canvas and was didn’t move for several minutes. That’s power.

Of course, we knew going into the fight that Davis could crack. He has 23 knockouts in 24 fights, after wall. He merely underscored his ability to put lights out with a single blow.

But where does he rank among the best punchers of all time?

In this episode of the Ak & Barak Show, DAZN commentators Akin Reyes and Barak Bess give their Top 5s of the scariest punchers ever.

Here’s what they 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: 5 scariest punchers of all time

The thing that stood out most about Gervonta Davis’ victory over Leo Santa Cruz on Saturday was the finality of the uppercut that stopped Santa Cruz in the sixth round. Santa Cruz dropped to the canvas and was didn’t move for several minutes. That’s …

The thing that stood out most about Gervonta Davis’ victory over Leo Santa Cruz on Saturday was the finality of the uppercut that stopped Santa Cruz in the sixth round.

Santa Cruz dropped to the canvas and was didn’t move for several minutes. That’s power.

Of course, we knew going into the fight that Davis could crack. He has 23 knockouts in 24 fights, after wall. He merely underscored his ability to put lights out with a single blow.

But where does he rank among the best punchers of all time?

In this episode of the Ak & Barak Show, DAZN commentators Akin Reyes and Barak Bess give their Top 5s of the scariest punchers ever.

Here’s what they 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: 5 scariest punchers of all time

The thing that stood out most about Gervonta Davis’ victory over Leo Santa Cruz on Saturday was the finality of the uppercut that stopped Santa Cruz in the sixth round. Santa Cruz dropped to the canvas and was didn’t move for several minutes. That’s …

The thing that stood out most about Gervonta Davis’ victory over Leo Santa Cruz on Saturday was the finality of the uppercut that stopped Santa Cruz in the sixth round.

Santa Cruz dropped to the canvas and was didn’t move for several minutes. That’s power.

Of course, we knew going into the fight that Davis could crack. He has 23 knockouts in 24 fights, after wall. He merely underscored his ability to put lights out with a single blow.

But where does he rank among the best punchers of all time?

In this episode of the Ak & Barak Show, DAZN commentators Akin Reyes and Barak Bess give their Top 5s of the scariest punchers ever.

Here’s what they 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: 5 scariest punchers of all time

The thing that stood out most about Gervonta Davis’ victory over Leo Santa Cruz on Saturday was the finality of the uppercut that stopped Santa Cruz in the sixth round. Santa Cruz dropped to the canvas and was didn’t move for several minutes. That’s …

The thing that stood out most about Gervonta Davis’ victory over Leo Santa Cruz on Saturday was the finality of the uppercut that stopped Santa Cruz in the sixth round.

Santa Cruz dropped to the canvas and was didn’t move for several minutes. That’s power.

Of course, we knew going into the fight that Davis could crack. He has 23 knockouts in 24 fights, after wall. He merely underscored his ability to put lights out with a single blow.

But where does he rank among the best punchers of all time?

In this episode of the Ak & Barak Show, DAZN commentators Akin Reyes and Barak Bess give their Top 5s of the scariest punchers ever.

Here’s what they had to say.

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

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