Tag: The Ak and Barak Show

Video: Ak, Barak: What lies ahead for Devin Haney?

Lightweight contender Devin Haney apparently won’t get the fight he wants, at least not soon. Haney, a secondary 135-pound titleholder, has repeatedly stated his desire to fight undisputed lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez in his next fight. …

Lightweight contender Devin Haney apparently won’t get the fight he wants, at least not soon.

Haney, a secondary 135-pound titleholder, has repeatedly stated his desire to fight undisputed lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez in his next fight. However, it appears Lopez is moving in the direction of a title defense against mandatory challenger George Kambosos.

Where does that leave Haney?

In this episode of The Ak & Barak Show, DAZN commentators Akin Reyes and Barak Bess interview the unbeaten 22-year-old about his immediate plans and more.

Here’s what Haney 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: What lies ahead for Devin Haney?

Lightweight contender Devin Haney apparently won’t get the fight he wants, at least not soon. Haney, a secondary 135-pound titleholder, has repeatedly stated his desire to fight undisputed lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez in his next fight. …

Lightweight contender Devin Haney apparently won’t get the fight he wants, at least not soon.

Haney, a secondary 135-pound titleholder, has repeatedly stated his desire to fight undisputed lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez in his next fight. However, it appears Lopez is moving in the direction of a title defense against mandatory challenger George Kambosos.

Where does that leave Haney?

In this episode of The Ak & Barak Show, DAZN commentators Akin Reyes and Barak Bess interview the unbeaten 22-year-old about his immediate plans and more.

Here’s what Haney 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: Will we see Errol Spence Jr. vs. Terence Crawford?

One of the best possible matchups in boxing is Errol Spence Jr. vs Terence Crawford. Yet, the welterweight pound-for-pounders can’t seem to move past the trash-talk stage and into meaningful discussions, which has left fans and some in the industry …

One of the best possible matchups in boxing is Errol Spence Jr. vs Terence Crawford.

Yet, the welterweight pound-for-pounders can’t seem to move past the trash-talk stage and into meaningful discussions, which has left fans and some in the industry frustrated.

What’s going on?

In this episode of The Ak & Barak Show. DAZN commentators Akin Reyes and Barak Bess weigh in on the Spence-Crawford question.

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: Will we see Errol Spence Jr. vs. Terence Crawford?

One of the best possible matchups in boxing is Errol Spence Jr. vs Terence Crawford. Yet, the welterweight pound-for-pounders can’t seem to move past the trash-talk stage and into meaningful discussions, which has left fans and some in the industry …

One of the best possible matchups in boxing is Errol Spence Jr. vs Terence Crawford.

Yet, the welterweight pound-for-pounders can’t seem to move past the trash-talk stage and into meaningful discussions, which has left fans and some in the industry frustrated.

What’s going on?

In this episode of The Ak & Barak Show. DAZN commentators Akin Reyes and Barak Bess weigh in on the Spence-Crawford question.

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: Is Canelo Alvarez overlooking Avni Yildirim?

Super middleweight beltholder Canelo Alvarez reportedly has agreed to face Billy Joe Saunders in a title-unification bout in May. One potential problem: Alvarez has a date with mandatory challenger Avni Yildirim on Feb. 27. The Mexican star must win …

Super middleweight beltholder Canelo Alvarez reportedly has agreed to face Billy Joe Saunders in a title-unification bout in May.

One potential problem: Alvarez has a date with mandatory challenger Avni Yildirim on Feb. 27. The Mexican star must win that fight to fulfill his obligation to Saunders.

Is it fair to say that Alvarez might be overlooking Yildirim?

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

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: Is Canelo Alvarez overlooking Avni Yildirim?

Super middleweight beltholder Canelo Alvarez reportedly has agreed to face Billy Joe Saunders in a title-unification bout in May. One potential problem: Alvarez has a date with mandatory challenger Avni Yildirim on Feb. 27. The Mexican star must win …

Super middleweight beltholder Canelo Alvarez reportedly has agreed to face Billy Joe Saunders in a title-unification bout in May.

One potential problem: Alvarez has a date with mandatory challenger Avni Yildirim on Feb. 27. The Mexican star must win that fight to fulfill his obligation to Saunders.

Is it fair to say that Alvarez might be overlooking Yildirim?

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

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: Is Jake Paul wise to fight Ben Askren?

Jake Paul, the YouTuber-turned-boxer, will face retired MMA fighter Ben Askren on April 17. Askren is the first experienced Paul (2-0) will have faced in his young career as a pugilist. Will Askren be too much for him? Or is Paul advanced enough on …

Jake Paul, the YouTuber-turned-boxer, will face retired MMA fighter Ben Askren on April 17.

Askren is the first experienced Paul (2-0) will have faced in his young career as a pugilist. Will Askren be too much for him? Or is Paul advanced enough on the learning curve to compete with his latest opponent?

In this episode of The Ak & Barak Show. DAZN commentators Akin Reyes and Barak Bess discuss Paul decision to take on Askren and what they expect to happen in the ring.

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: Is Jake Paul wise to fight Ben Askren?

Jake Paul, the YouTuber-turned-boxer, will face retired MMA fighter Ben Askren on April 17. Askren is the first experienced Paul (2-0) will have faced in his young career as a pugilist. Will Askren be too much for him? Or is Paul advanced enough on …

Jake Paul, the YouTuber-turned-boxer, will face retired MMA fighter Ben Askren on April 17.

Askren is the first experienced Paul (2-0) will have faced in his young career as a pugilist. Will Askren be too much for him? Or is Paul advanced enough on the learning curve to compete with his latest opponent?

In this episode of The Ak & Barak Show. DAZN commentators Akin Reyes and Barak Bess discuss Paul decision to take on Askren and what they expect to happen in the ring.

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: Teofimo Lopez says, ‘I want Devin (Haney)’

Undisputed lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez is in talks to face mandatory challenger George Kambosos of Australia. That’s not the fight he wants, though. He wants to face fellow American Devin Haney, with whom he has exchanged words over the past …

Undisputed lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez is in talks to face mandatory challenger George Kambosos of Australia.

That’s not the fight he wants, though. He wants to face fellow American Devin Haney, with whom he has exchanged words over the past several weeks.

Lopez unified all four 135-pound titles when he outpointed Vasiliy Lomachenko in October. Haney is a secondary titleholder.

In this episode of the Ak & Barak Show, DAZN commentators Akin Reyes and Barak Bess interview Lopez about his immediate future and more.

Here’s the interview.

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

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Video: Ak, Barak: Teofimo Lopez says, ‘I want Devin (Haney)’

Undisputed lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez is in talks to face mandatory challenger George Kambosos of Australia. That’s not the fight he wants, though. He wants to face fellow American Devin Haney, with whom he has exchanged words over the past …

Undisputed lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez is in talks to face mandatory challenger George Kambosos of Australia.

That’s not the fight he wants, though. He wants to face fellow American Devin Haney, with whom he has exchanged words over the past several weeks.

Lopez unified all four 135-pound titles when he outpointed Vasiliy Lomachenko in October. Haney is a secondary titleholder.

In this episode of the Ak & Barak Show, DAZN commentators Akin Reyes and Barak Bess interview Lopez about his immediate future and more.

Here’s the interview.

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

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