Brad Cooney
1,153 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Coach Barry Hunter talks Lamont Peterson Vs. Victor Ortiz
He's a class act, and one of the best boxing trainers in the country. Coach Barry Hunter literally took Lamont Peterson off of the streets and turned him into the man he…
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Donaire star power dimmed by king Pacquiao
Fundamentally someone could make a strong argument that he's better than Manny Pacquiao. He's got wicked speed, wicked timing, and one punch knockout power. Ask Vic Darchinyan how hard Nonito Donaire can…
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Lamont Peterson hoping for big win over Ortiz
I remember when I first saw Lamont Peterson. He was the talk of the town in the Memphis, TN area, a former homeless kid who just like his brother Anthony had to…
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How big is too big for Pacquiao?
We all saw what Manny Pacquiao did against Antonio Margarito. Round after round the Pacman inflicted pain and damage, utilizing blistering speed and accumulative punching. At the end of the fight Tony…
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The Latin Snake chews some boxing – Talks Pacquiao, Mosley, Berto, Martinez, Litzau and MORE!
The former Jr middleweight world champ Sergio Mora joined 8CountNews and talked about a wide array of topics in boxing. Mora talks about his most recent performance against Shane Mosley, and also…
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Manny Pacquiao and MMA – How would he do?
How big would it be if in the near future Top Rank were to announce that 8 division world champion Manny Pacquiao is going to take it to the next challenge, in…
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Do we really want Mosley Vs. Pacquiao?
Don't get me wrong, Shane Mosley will be a first ballot hall of fame inductee but do we really want to see Pacquiao fight him next? Shane was blown out by Floyd…
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Jason Litzau speaks to 8CN on HUGE victory over Caballero
NABF Super Featherweight champ Jason Litzau sat down with 8CN and talked about his huge upset victory over Celestino Caballero this past Saturday night on HBO. Litzau talks about how big this…
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Marquez Vs. Pacquiao at 147 isn’t fair
I'm not saying that Pacquiao should have to come down to 140lbs to fight JMM, but I don't think it's fair for Juan to go up to 147lbs. Juan Manuel Marquez is…
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Lou DiBella talks Martinez Pacquiao Berto and MORE!
8CountNews sat down with famed fight promoter Lou DiBella and got his thoughts on the big fights on HBO last Saturday night on HBO. DiBella's three horses, Martinez, Berto, and Cabellero all…
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The rise of Filipino boxing – Pacquiao opens doors and gives hope to his people
Wouldn't it be great as an American boxing fan to be able to read an article entitled, "Floyd Mayweather Jr making America proud!" Or something close to that? America has not dominated…
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If Mayweather isn’t afraid then what is it?
I keep reading about people like Richard Schaefer telling the world that Floyd Mayweather Jr isn't scared to fight Manny Pacquiao. I hear it from Schaefer, I hear it from Big Floyd,…
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Freddie Roach likes a Pacquiao Vs. Berto match-up
Fight promoter Lou DiBella is sitting pretty right now as two out of the the top three names mentioned to fight Manny Pacquiao are his fighters. DiBella has been lobbying Bob Arum…
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Pacquiao has much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving
Eight division world champion Manny Pacquiao has a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. When you look at this man's life and see where he started out, and where he is…
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8CN Podcast – BJ Flores with trainer Jacob Chavez
8CountNews sat down with cruiserweight contender BJ Flores, and with his coach Jacob Chavez and got their thoughts on the big fight Vs. cruiserweight champ Danny Green. The fight took place last…
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8CN Interview: Freddie Roach – Martinez or Berto in the mix if Mayweather isn’t
Freddie Roach joined 8CountNews and spoke about the brilliant performance put forth by Manny Pacquiao last Saturday night in Dallas. Roach talks about Manny's performance, and he also touches on possible future…
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What do the legends say about Pacquiao? Holyfield, Jones, Johnson speak!
I have spoken to quite a few legends in boxing. Most of the legends that I have spoken to have nothing but big praise for the current pound for pound king. Pacquiao…
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Martinez knocks out Williams in 2!
WBC Middleweight world champion Sergio Martinez threw a perfect left hand that put former 3 time world champ Paul Williams to sleep. The first round was very close with Williams trying to…
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Pacquiao and Roach – How the times have changed them
I have found it interesting to sit back and watch the rise of both Manny Pacquiao and Freddie Roach. I remember the first time I interviewed Manny Pacquiao, it was very difficult.…
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8CN Podcast: Former UFC world champ Pat Miletich
8CN was cage-side in Jackson, MS for the StrikeForce Challengers card last night. The card was televised on Showtime and featured Justin Wilcox Vs. Vitor Riberio. Miletich commentates for StrikeForce now, but…
