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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: Teofimo Lopez says Lomachenko is too old, too small

Teofimo Lopez says Vasiliy Lomachenko is too old and too small for him.

Teofimo Lopez believes this is his time.

Lopez is scheduled to face Vasiliy Lomachenko in a lightweight title-unification fight on Oct. 17 inside the MGM Grand “bubble” in Las Vegas. The fight will be televised on ESPN.

Lomachenko is Boxing Junkie’s No. fighter pound-for-pound and near the top of all lists. That doesn’t mean much to Lopez, who says the Ukrainian star is too old and too small for him.

“He’s on the way out of the sport and 135 [pounds] is just too big [for him],” the Honduran-American said.

Lomachenko, 32, started his career in 2013 as a 126-pounder. Lopez, 23, has fought at 135 since he turned pro in 2016.

In this episode of The Ak & Barak Show, courtesy of DAZN, hosts Akin Reyes and Barak Bess get Teofimo Lopez’s thoughts on his upcoming fight.

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

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Video: Teofimo Lopez says Lomachenko is too old, too small

Teofimo Lopez says Vasiliy Lomachenko is too old and too small for him.

Teofimo Lopez believes this is his time.

Lopez is scheduled to face Vasiliy Lomachenko in a lightweight title-unification fight on Oct. 17 inside the MGM Grand “bubble” in Las Vegas. The fight will be televised on ESPN.

Lomachenko is Boxing Junkie’s No. fighter pound-for-pound and near the top of all lists. That doesn’t mean much to Lopez, who says the Ukrainian star is too old and too small for him.

“He’s on the way out of the sport and 135 [pounds] is just too big [for him],” the Honduran-American said.

Lomachenko, 32, started his career in 2013 as a 126-pounder. Lopez, 23, has fought at 135 since he turned pro in 2016.

In this episode of The Ak & Barak Show, courtesy of DAZN, hosts Akin Reyes and Barak Bess get Teofimo Lopez’s thoughts on his upcoming fight.

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

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Video: Mannix, Mora: How would Ryan Garcia-Luke Campbell fight play out?

Ryan Garcia is one of the fastest-rising young stars in the sport. Luke Campbell is a proven veteran. They are expected to collide in a lightweight bout this November, probably in California, although contracts have yet to be signed. How would that …

Ryan Garcia is one of the fastest-rising young stars in the sport. Luke Campbell is a proven veteran.

They are expected to collide in a lightweight bout this November, probably in California, although contracts have yet to be signed.

How would that fight play out?

Garcia seems to be loaded with talent and can crack, but he hasn’t faced anyone on the level of Campbell, a former Olympian. Campbell lost to Jorge Linares and Vasiliy Lomachenko in two of his last five fights but acquitted himself reasonably well both times.

In this episode of Jabs with Mannix and Mora, courtesy of DAZN, hosts Todd Grisham and Sergio Mora give their takes on the prospective 135-pound showdown.

Here’s what they had to say.

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Video: Mannix, Mora: How would Ryan Garcia-Luke Campbell fight play out?

Ryan Garcia is one of the fastest-rising young stars in the sport. Luke Campbell is a proven veteran. They are expected to collide in a lightweight bout this November, probably in California, although contracts have yet to be signed. How would that …

Ryan Garcia is one of the fastest-rising young stars in the sport. Luke Campbell is a proven veteran.

They are expected to collide in a lightweight bout this November, probably in California, although contracts have yet to be signed.

How would that fight play out?

Garcia seems to be loaded with talent and can crack, but he hasn’t faced anyone on the level of Campbell, a former Olympian. Campbell lost to Jorge Linares and Vasiliy Lomachenko in two of his last five fights but acquitted himself reasonably well both times.

In this episode of Jabs with Mannix and Mora, courtesy of DAZN, hosts Todd Grisham and Sergio Mora give their takes on the prospective 135-pound showdown.

Here’s what they had to say.

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Video: Mannix, Mora: How would Devin Haney-Gary Russell fight play out?

An intriguing matchup is in the works. Devin Haney, a lightweight titleholder, reportedly is moving toward a deal to face long-reigning featherweight champ Gary Russell Jr. No date or site has been revealed. Russell would have to move up two weight …

An intriguing matchup is in the works.

Devin Haney, a lightweight titleholder, reportedly is moving toward a deal to face long-reigning featherweight champ Gary Russell Jr. No date or site has been revealed.

Russell would have to move up two weight classes for the fight but he seems intent on doing it.

What would happen if they were to meet? Haney, 21, would have youth and natural size working in his favor. Russell, 32, would have the edge in experience.

In this episode of Jabs with Mannix and Mora, courtesy of DAZN, hosts Todd Grisham and Sergio Mora give their takes on the prospective showdown 135-pound showdown.

Here’s what they had to say.

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Video: Mannix, Mora: How would Devin Haney-Gary Russell fight play out?

An intriguing matchup is in the works. Devin Haney, a lightweight titleholder, reportedly is moving toward a deal to face long-reigning featherweight champ Gary Russell Jr. No date or site has been revealed. Russell would have to move up two weight …

An intriguing matchup is in the works.

Devin Haney, a lightweight titleholder, reportedly is moving toward a deal to face long-reigning featherweight champ Gary Russell Jr. No date or site has been revealed.

Russell would have to move up two weight classes for the fight but he seems intent on doing it.

What would happen if they were to meet? Haney, 21, would have youth and natural size working in his favor. Russell, 32, would have the edge in experience.

In this episode of Jabs with Mannix and Mora, courtesy of DAZN, hosts Todd Grisham and Sergio Mora give their takes on the prospective showdown 135-pound showdown.

Here’s what they had to say.

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