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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: Is Floyd Mayweather coming back?

Here we go again. Floyd Mayweather has teased a comeback many times over the years. Well, rumor has it once again that the 43-year-old boxing icon is considering some sort of return to the ring. Is it actually going to happen? And if so, what form …

Here we go again.

Floyd Mayweather has teased a comeback many times over the years. Well, rumor has it once again that the 43-year-old boxing icon is considering some sort of return to the ring.

Is it actually going to happen? And if so, what form will it take? Will Mayweather face a prime, young opponent? Or will he opt for another gimmie, similar to his mismatch with Conor McGregor in 2017? Or will it be an exhibition, a la Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr.?

In this episode of The Ak & Barak Show, courtesy of DAZN, hosts Akin Reyes and Barak Bess give their thoughts on the never-ending Mayweather chatter.

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

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Video: Ak and Barak: Is Floyd Mayweather coming back?

Here we go again. Floyd Mayweather has teased a comeback many times over the years. Well, rumor has it once again that the 43-year-old boxing icon is considering some sort of return to the ring. Is it actually going to happen? And if so, what form …

Here we go again.

Floyd Mayweather has teased a comeback many times over the years. Well, rumor has it once again that the 43-year-old boxing icon is considering some sort of return to the ring.

Is it actually going to happen? And if so, what form will it take? Will Mayweather face a prime, young opponent? Or will he opt for another gimmie, similar to his mismatch with Conor McGregor in 2017? Or will it be an exhibition, a la Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr.?

In this episode of The Ak & Barak Show, courtesy of DAZN, hosts Akin Reyes and Barak Bess give their thoughts on the never-ending Mayweather chatter.

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

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Video: Ak and Barak: Who is the top heavyweight in the world?

Who is the top heavyweight in the world? Most would say Tyson Fury, who is unbeaten and coming off his sensational knockout of Deontay Wilder to win one of the four major heavyweight titles in February. Could a case also be made for Anthony Joshua, …

Who is the top heavyweight in the world?

Most would say Tyson Fury, who is unbeaten and coming off his sensational knockout of Deontay Wilder to win one of the four major heavyweight titles in February.

Could a case also be made for Anthony Joshua, who holds the other three belts? Joshua might have a deeper resume than Fury and he avenged his only loss, easily outpointing Andy Ruiz Jr. to regain his titles in December.

And where do the other top heavyweights fit in?

In this episode of The Ak & Barak Show, courtesy of DAZN, hosts Akin Reyes and Barak Bess give their thoughts on the heavyweight rankings.

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

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Video: Ak and Barak: Who is the top heavyweight in the world?

Who is the top heavyweight in the world? Most would say Tyson Fury, who is unbeaten and coming off his sensational knockout of Deontay Wilder to win one of the four major heavyweight titles in February. Could a case also be made for Anthony Joshua, …

Who is the top heavyweight in the world?

Most would say Tyson Fury, who is unbeaten and coming off his sensational knockout of Deontay Wilder to win one of the four major heavyweight titles in February.

Could a case also be made for Anthony Joshua, who holds the other three belts? Joshua might have a deeper resume than Fury and he avenged his only loss, easily outpointing Andy Ruiz Jr. to regain his titles in December.

And where do the other top heavyweights fit in?

In this episode of The Ak & Barak Show, courtesy of DAZN, hosts Akin Reyes and Barak Bess give their thoughts on the heavyweight rankings.

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

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Pound-for-pound: The top stars’ immediate plans

The Boxing Junkie pound-for-pound list hasn’t budged because of the coronavirus pandemic.

The Boxing Junkie pound-for-pound list hasn’t budged because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Some fighters on the list have fights scheduled but many don’t as promoters, managers and matchmakers try to figure out how to get the best fighters into the ring without fans in attendance or wait until until COVID-19 subsides enough to allow spectators.

Here is an updated look at our Top 15 and their immediate plans.

BOXING JUNKIE

POUND-FOR-POUND

  1. Vasiliy Lomachenko — The pound-for-pound king is scheduled to meet honorable mention Teofimo Lopez on Oct. 17 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
  2. Terence Crawford — Promoter Bob Arum is in talks with the representatives of Kell Brook for a possible meeting on Nov. 14.
  3. Canelo Alvarez — Golden Boy reportedly has circled back to British 168-pound titleholders Billy Joe Saunders and Callum Smith in his search for an opponent for November or December.
  4. Naoya Inoue — Inoue reportedly is set to face Jason Moloney in November.
  5. Oleksandr Usyk — The meeting with Derek Chisora is targeted for Oct. 31.
  6. Gennadiy Golovkin — Triple-G still plans to defend his title against Kamil Szeremeta, possibly in November.
  7. Errol Spence Jr. — Spence vs. Danny Garcia is on for Nov. 21.
  8. Tyson Fury — The plan is still to fight Deontay Wilder. Dec. 19 was floated as a possible date but the fighters don’t seem to be close to finalizing a deal.
  9. Juan Francisco Estrada — There has been talk about a rematch with Carlos Cuadras in October but nothing has been settled.
  10. Mikey Garcia — He’s still a prime candidate to face Manny Pacquiao but the Filipino icon seems to be focused on other things, including COVID-19 in his country.
  11. Artur Beterbiev — Reportedly scheduled to face Meng Fanlong on Sept. 25 in Ekaterinburg, Russia.
  12. Josh Taylor — Scheduled to defend his title against Apinun Khongsong on Sept. 26 in London.
  13. Manny Pacquiao — Who knows?
  14. Srisaket Sor Rungvisai — Made a successful return on Aug. 1, defeating Amnat Ruenroeng. He wants another fight with Estrada but that could take a while.
  15. Leo Santa Cruz — Set to meet Gervonta Davis on Oct. 24 in Uncasville, Conn.

Honorable mention (alphabetical order): Miguel Berchelt, Mairis Briedis, Teofimo Lopez, Shawn Porter and Kosei Tanaka

Pound-for-pound: The top stars’ immediate plans

The Boxing Junkie pound-for-pound list hasn’t budged because of the coronavirus pandemic.

The Boxing Junkie pound-for-pound list hasn’t budged because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Some fighters on the list have fights scheduled but many don’t as promoters, managers and matchmakers try to figure out how to get the best fighters into the ring without fans in attendance or wait until until COVID-19 subsides enough to allow spectators.

Here is an updated look at our Top 15 and their immediate plans.

BOXING JUNKIE

POUND-FOR-POUND

  1. Vasiliy Lomachenko — The pound-for-pound king is scheduled to meet honorable mention Teofimo Lopez on Oct. 17 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
  2. Terence Crawford — Promoter Bob Arum is in talks with the representatives of Kell Brook for a possible meeting on Nov. 14.
  3. Canelo Alvarez — Golden Boy reportedly has circled back to British 168-pound titleholders Billy Joe Saunders and Callum Smith in his search for an opponent for November or December.
  4. Naoya Inoue — Inoue reportedly is set to face Jason Moloney in November.
  5. Oleksandr Usyk — The meeting with Derek Chisora is targeted for Oct. 31.
  6. Gennadiy Golovkin — Triple-G still plans to defend his title against Kamil Szeremeta, possibly in November.
  7. Errol Spence Jr. — Spence vs. Danny Garcia is on for Nov. 21.
  8. Tyson Fury — The plan is still to fight Deontay Wilder. Dec. 19 was floated as a possible date but the fighters don’t seem to be close to finalizing a deal.
  9. Juan Francisco Estrada — There has been talk about a rematch with Carlos Cuadras in October but nothing has been settled.
  10. Mikey Garcia — He’s still a prime candidate to face Manny Pacquiao but the Filipino icon seems to be focused on other things, including COVID-19 in his country.
  11. Artur Beterbiev — Reportedly scheduled to face Meng Fanlong on Sept. 25 in Ekaterinburg, Russia.
  12. Josh Taylor — Scheduled to defend his title against Apinun Khongsong on Sept. 26 in London.
  13. Manny Pacquiao — Who knows?
  14. Srisaket Sor Rungvisai — Made a successful return on Aug. 1, defeating Amnat Ruenroeng. He wants another fight with Estrada but that could take a while.
  15. Leo Santa Cruz — Set to meet Gervonta Davis on Oct. 24 in Uncasville, Conn.

Honorable mention (alphabetical order): Miguel Berchelt, Mairis Briedis, Teofimo Lopez, Shawn Porter and Kosei Tanaka

Video: Ak and Barak: Is Tyson Fury overlooking Deontay Wilder?

Tyson Fury talks a lot about an all-U.K. heavyweight showdown against Anthony Joshua. One problem: Fury still has to get past Deontay Wilder in their third fight to set up a title-unification fight with Joshua, who must also beat Kubrat Pulev first. …

Tyson Fury talks a lot about an all-U.K. heavyweight showdown against Anthony Joshua.

One problem: Fury still has to get past Deontay Wilder in their third fight to set up a title-unification fight with Joshua, who must also beat Kubrat Pulev first.

Is Fury getting ahead of himself? Is he focused too much on what might happen instead of the challenge in front of him? Or is he merely doing his part to set the stage for arguably the biggest fight in British boxing history?

In this episode of The Ak & Barak Show, courtesy of DAZN, hosts Aken Reyes and Barak Bess give their thoughts on all the chatter about a Fury-Joshua fight..

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

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Video: Ak and Barak: Is Tyson Fury overlooking Deontay Wilder?

Tyson Fury talks a lot about an all-U.K. heavyweight showdown against Anthony Joshua. One problem: Fury still has to get past Deontay Wilder in their third fight to set up a title-unification fight with Joshua, who must also beat Kubrat Pulev first. …

Tyson Fury talks a lot about an all-U.K. heavyweight showdown against Anthony Joshua.

One problem: Fury still has to get past Deontay Wilder in their third fight to set up a title-unification fight with Joshua, who must also beat Kubrat Pulev first.

Is Fury getting ahead of himself? Is he focused too much on what might happen instead of the challenge in front of him? Or is he merely doing his part to set the stage for arguably the biggest fight in British boxing history?

In this episode of The Ak & Barak Show, courtesy of DAZN, hosts Aken Reyes and Barak Bess give their thoughts on all the chatter about a Fury-Joshua fight..

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

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Video: Ak & Barak discuss the fallout from Povetkin’s KO of Whyte

Alexander Povetkin’s one-punch knockout of Dillian Whyte this past Saturday turned Whyte’s career upside down and altered the immediate future of the heavyweight division. Fans and others haven’t held back in taking shots at Whyte on social media, …

Alexander Povetkin’s one-punch knockout of Dillian Whyte this past Saturday turned Whyte’s career upside down and altered the immediate future of the heavyweight division.

Fans and others haven’t held back in taking shots at Whyte on social media, focusing on the fact that the Londoner seemed to be more focused on his position as mandatory challenger to Tyson Fury’s title than his fight with Povetkin.

Bob Arum, co-promoter of Fury, was among them. He tweeted: “Dillian Whyte was so busy fighting for his WBC mandatory position that he didn’t see Povetkin’s uppercut, which knocked him cold on his ass.”

Whyte will now have to defeat Povetkin in an expected rematch if he hopes to fight for a major title anytime soon.

And with Whyte out of the way, the winner of Fury-Deontay Wilder III is free to fight the winner of Anthony Joshua-Kubrat Pulev for the undisputed heavyweight championship.

In this episode of The Ak & Barak Show, courtesy of DAZN, hosts Akin Reyes and Barak Bess discuss the fallout from Povetkin’s knockout.

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