Brad Cooney
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NYSAC FINALLY licenses Margarito
By Brad Cooney
Why the NYSAC thought it was necessary to yank Antonio Margarito from the mountains of Mexico and force him to fly to New York for another physical examination two weeks before the…
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The Irish Outlaw Ryan Coyne returns Dec 10th – 8CN Podcast
By Brad Cooney
8CountNews sat down with current undefeated cruiserweight contender Ryan Coyne (18-0-7KO) and got his thoughts on his recent 1st round knockout over Jonathan Corn. Coyne tells 8CN that he will make his…
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Why not Guerrero Vs. Mayweather?
By Brad Cooney
Why are some people laughing at the possibility of a Robert Guerrero Vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr fight? If it's not going to be Manny Pacquiao, I would rather it be someone like…
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Roach talks Marquez, Chavez Jr, Mayweather, Khan, and more
By Brad Cooney
8CN sat down with Freddie Roach and got his thoughts on tonight's match between Chavez Jr and Manfredo Jr. Roach also speaks on the Pacquiao Vs. Marquez clash, and the Khan Vs.…
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Lamont Peterson gearing up for Amir Khan – 8CN Podcast
By Brad Cooney
Jr welterweight contender Lamont Peterson (29-1-14KO-1D) sat down with 8CN and shared his thoughts on the big upcoming fight Vs. current world champion Amir Khan. Peterson tells 8CN that this has been…
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Alex Ariza the cut man and coach?
By Brad Cooney
I wrote an article a few days ago questioning why Pacquiao strength and conditioning coach Alex Ariza was yelling directives at Manny in between rounds. I thought that was Freddie Roach's job.…
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Arum’s in a pickle now! – – Jeff Mayweather 8CN Podcast
By Brad Cooney
8CN caught up with Jeff Mayweather and got his thoughts on the recent Manny Pacquiao fight. Mayweather also comments on the recent reports that Bob Arum shut the door on Team Mayweather's…
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No Pacquiao Vs. Mayweather – Don’t blame the fighters
By Brad Cooney
Who besides me is sick to death about the entire Floyd Mayweather/Manny Pacquiao saga? This story has been a roller-coaster ride for quite some time now. Floyd Mayweather has been beat up…
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Did Juan Manuel Marquez cheat with his feet?
By Brad Cooney
My Email box and my FB and Twitter mailboxes have been filling up with some very angry Pacquiao fans. It seems that Juan Manuel Marquez broke out some old school tricks. The…
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Pacquiao wasn’t Pacquiao – new voices – and Mayweather is licking his chops
By Brad Cooney
The Manny Pacquiao that I saw this past Saturday night was not the same Manny Pacquiao that I have seen in the past. This version of Pacman entered the ring with a…
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A noticeable change in Pacquiao and his corner
By Brad Cooney
Correct me if I am wrong, but I think I may have heard Alex Ariza talking more in the corner than I heard Freddie Roach last night. I have been covering Manny…
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Pacquiao defeats Marquez but can he beat Mayweather?
By Brad Cooney
Manny Pacquiao and JMM fought another close battle with JMM coming up short again. Many people thought that JMM won this fight. I had Pacquiao winning this fight by 1 round. JMM…
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Former 3 time heavyweight champ Michael Moorer reflects on Joe Frazier
By Brad Cooney
8CN continues with our ''Smokin" Joe Frazier remembering a legend series with former 3 time world champion Michael Moorer. The former champion shares his thoughts and memories of Joe Frazier and explains…
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Former heavyweight champ Buster Douglas reflects on Joe Frazier
By Brad Cooney
8CountNews caught up with former world heavyweight champion Buster Douglas and got his thoughts on the passing of the great Joe Frazier. Douglas shocked the entire world when he defeated Mike Tyson…
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Mayweather steps up for the Frazier family
By Brad Cooney
It's a very tough time for the Frazier family. Former world heavyweight champion "Smokin" Joe Frazier lost his battle with liver cancer last night. Frazier was one of the greatest heavyweight champions…
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Smokin Joe Frazier has died
By Brad Cooney
8CN was just informed by an immediate family member of Joe Frazier that the former world champ has died. Smokin Joe Frazier went out like a champion fighting right up to the…
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Seth Mitchell gearing up for big fight Vs. Ibragimov
By Brad Cooney
Heavyweight contender Seth Mitchell (23-0-17KO-1D) sat down with 8CN and talked about his big fight coming up against Timur Ibragimov (30-3-16KO-1D). This fight is scehduled to take place on December 12th in…
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Mayweather throttled on live radio
By Brad Cooney
Floyd Mayweather Jr on live radio was throttled by radio personality Jude Anthony Angelini. Mayweather called into the station claiming somebody had been disrespecting him. Floyd was immediately challenged by ''Rude Jude''…
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Erislandy Lara talks future, Sergio Martinez, Molina, Pacquiao and more
By Brad Cooney
8CN sat down with current Jr middleweight contender Erislandy Lara (15-1-10KO-1D) and got an update on what's been going on with him as of late. As many of you remember, Lara was…
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Mayweather Vs. Pacquiao in May? Action speaks louder than words
By Brad Cooney
Blah blah blah Mayweather Vs. Pacquiao in May huh? Blah blah blah. I will believe it when I see it. We have all traveled down this road before haven't we? Let us…