Tag: The Ak & Barak Show

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: 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: 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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