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Litzau wants a Juarez Rematch! Q&A

8CountNews spoke with the current NABF super featherweight champion Jason Litzau. He was supposed to have had a rematch against Rocky Juarez…

Sun, 13 Jun 2010

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Roy Jones Jr sends major props to Pacquiao

I recently spoke with the legendary Roy Jones Jr. During my conversation Roy had lot of really nice things to say about Pacquiao. Roy is a t…

Sat, 12 Jun 2010

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8CN Exclusive Podcast: Roy Jones Jr

The legendary Roy Jones Jr returns home to 8CN and gives his fans an update on what he's been up to as of late. Roy makes one thing clear qu…

Fri, 11 Jun 2010

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Mayweather then retirement for Manny?

If Manny Pacquiao does eventually fight Floyd Mayweather Jr, what happens after that? Will he call it a career? What else does Manny have to…

Fri, 11 Jun 2010

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The Latin Snake strikes 8CN

Former Jr Middleweight world champion Sergio Mora (22-1-6KO) joins 8CN and discusses his upcoming fight against JC Candelo (30-10-20KO). The…

Thu, 10 Jun 2010

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Hey Floyd, what's the hold up?

What exactly is the hold up? Does it really take this long to contemplate? The money is there, the fighter is waiting (Manny Pacquiao) the f…

Wed, 09 Jun 2010

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Buboy Fernandez an Angel who rose to the occasion

I waited a little while to tell this story. I thought it would be more appropriate to sit on this one for a little while before I shared it …

Tue, 08 Jun 2010

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8CN Exclusive Podcast: Steve "USS" Cunningham

8CountNews caught up with the newly crowned two time world champion Steve "USS" Cunningham. Steve just won the vacant IBF cruiserweight worl…

Tue, 08 Jun 2010

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Boxing needs more Smoger's and Mercante Jr's

Many times in boxing we have to deal with poor judging and sometimes poor refereeing. The sport has had a history of controversial judging a…

Mon, 07 Jun 2010

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Is Floyd Mayweather actually scared to fight Pacquiao?

Undefeated former pound for pound king, Floyd Mayweather Jr has done as much to prevent this fight from happening as humanly possible. From …

Mon, 07 Jun 2010

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Mayweather gives back gets hate in return

Recently Floyd Mayweather Jr made a wish come true for an 18 year old fan. The Make a Wish Foundation is a wonderful organization that grant…

Sat, 05 Jun 2010

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Roach staying on the sidelines as negotiations linger on

When I spoke with famed fight trainer Freddie Roach a few days ago, he made it pretty clear that he isn't going to get into the middle of th…

Thu, 03 Jun 2010

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Rustico Torrecampo a legend killer

On February 9th, 2006 Rustico Torrecampo knocked out one of the greatest fighters of all time. Well he may not have been the greatest fighte…

Tue, 01 Jun 2010

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Roach speaks on Pacquiao Vs. Mayweather and more!

8CN sat down with boxing's top trainer, Freddie Roach and got his thoughts on the Mayweather Vs. Pacquiao negotiations. Freddie also gives t…

Sun, 30 May 2010

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Racism plagues Pacquiao Mayweather buildup

Living in the state of Mississippi, I have been able to learn a lot about the history of racism. This state has had it's fill of racism over…

Sun, 30 May 2010

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The calm before the storm as fans wait for announcement of Pacquiao Vs. Mayweather

This thing can go one of two ways. We will either get the breaking news that Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr have agreed to terms or …

Fri, 28 May 2010

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Pacquiao deserves the lion's share of the purse

Reports are leaking out that Floyd Mayweather Jr has an issue with the purse money being offered to him for a fight against the pound for po…

Thu, 27 May 2010

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What will the history books say about Pacquiao?

There have been many legends that have graced the square circle over the years. Some of them are remembered as great fighters but not great …

Tue, 25 May 2010

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8CN Exclusive Podcast: Harold Lederman

8CountNews caught up with HBO's Harold Lederman and talked boxing from A to Z. Lederman talks across the board, he touches on the Mayweather…

Tue, 25 May 2010

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Mayweather fans strike back!

Boxing scribes (including yours truly) have been writing and writing about Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather for quite awhile now. Floyd h…

Tue, 18 May 2010