2026 is shaping up as one of boxing’s most stacked years in recent memory, and Ak & Barak got you covered! Teofimo Lopez vs. Shakur Stevenson on January 31 at Madison Square Garden, David Benavidez moving up to cruiserweight against Zurdo Ramirez in May, and potential dream matchups like Naoya Inoue vs. Bam Rodriguez. Ryan Garcia is also set for a comeback, making this year a true revival for the sport.

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Claressa Shields joins Ak & Barak on the newest episode of RING CHAMPS to talk her groundbreaking , $8 million dollar deal, what’s next in her historic career, and how she got here. The GWOAT also reveals that she’s re‑signed with longtime promoter Salita Promotions, and is incorporating Wynn Records, continuing the partnership that’s helped shape her rise as one of boxing’s biggest stars. Don’t miss this candid conversation about legacy, business moves, and the future of women’s boxing.

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Christy Martin shattered expectations and redefined what was possible for women in the ring. In this powerful episode of RING CHAMPS, she joins Ak Reyes and Roy Jones Jr to reflect on her trailblazing career, and the upcoming biopic starring Sydney Sweeney that brings her story to Hollywood.

0:00: Intro – Christy Martin joins AK & Roy at Hall of Fame weekend
0:36: Christy’s early gym story & breaking barriers
1:46: Meeting Don King
6:01: Women’s boxing then vs. now
7:41: Knockouts, 2-minute rounds & Tyson undercards
9:53: Christy’s first experience with Mike Tyson
10:53: Ad Break
12:09: Regrets, survival, and leaving a dark chapter behind
17:35: Christy’s Hall of Fame induction
19:27: Taylor vs Serrano – Christy’s take
21:40: Jake Paul’s impact on women’s boxing
23:02: Claressa Shields
27:29: Christy Martin biopic – Sydney Sweeney & behind the scenes
31:04: Wrap

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