Brad Cooney
1,153 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Margarito camp focused primed and ready
During my two day stay at the Margarito camp I quickly realized that they are primed and ready to go. The focus inside of the ring was evident, and the relaxed and…
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Margarito trainer Garcia talks about knocking out Pacquiao, hand-wraps, and more
I was granted access to the Margarito camp this week and was able to spend a lot of time with Roberto Garcia. The humble trainer was very confident and likes their chances…
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Pacquiao camp definitely has issues – Margarito camp a well oiled machine
I'm not saying that Margarito will win this fight, but I will say this much, the two training camps are like night and day. It's obvious that there are some issues going…
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Tornado Warning in effect – Margarito looks impressive
This writer was granted exclusive access to the Antonio Margarito training camp in Oxnard, California. The former world champion arrived at approximately 1PM and quickly got to work. Margarito looked sharp, sparring,…
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Pacman has landed Margarito camp hitting on all cylinders
Seven division world champion Manny Pacquiao touched down in Los Angeles last night and for his team and his fans it couldn't be soon enough. Pacquiao has been training in the Philippines…
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8CN Podcast: NABF welterweight champ Shawn Porter
8CountNews.com sat down with the undefeated NABF welterweight champion Shawn "Showtime" Porter (17-0-13KO) and got his thoughts on his very impressive 9th round TKO over the always tough Hector Munoz. Porter is…
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Holyfield questions Mayweather decisions and praises Pacquiao
I recently spoke with the former 4 time heavyweight world champion Evander Holyfield and got his thoughts on Manny Pacquiao's rise to the top. Holyfield makes it very clear to the readers…
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Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield talks REAL talk on Mayweather Pacquiao
The former 4 time heavyweight world champion Evander Holyfield shares with 8CN why he puts Manny Pacquiao into the all time great category. Holyfield also shows his displeasure with how Floyd Mayweather…
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Pacquiao camp heading back to Los Angeles around October 23rd
According to my sources Manny Pacquiao will pick up camp and head back to Los Angeles around October 23rd. If you're a Manny Pacquiao fan, this couldn't happen fast enough. There have…
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Adamek joins 8CN talks Vinny Maddelone and MORE!
8CountNews sat down with former cruiser and light heavyweight world champion Tomasz Adamek and got his thoughts on his upcoming fight against the always tough Vinny Maddelone. This fight is scheduled for…
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Emanuel Steward gives Pacquiao much respect
I recently talked to the legendary boxing trainer Emanuel Steward, who currently trains heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko, Miguel Cotto, and Andy Lee. Steward is a legend in the sport of boxing so…
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Pacquiao Vs. Margarito – should we watch or should we not?
The matchup between the pound for pound king Manny Pacquiao and Mexico's Antonio Margarito has taken a few hits from some boxing sites out there. There are a few writers out there…
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Freddie Roach a man of courage respected by many
I have known Freddie Roach for quite a long time now. The time that I have spent with him over the years will always be special to me as it's not everyday…
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Emanuel Steward talks Pacquiao Klitschko Cotto Lee and Duddy
8CountNews.com sat down with Emanuel Steward and got his thoughts on the upcoming Manny Pacquiao Vs. Antonio Margarito fight. Steward also gives us a great update on his stable which includes Wladmir…
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Pacquiao needs to get back to Los Angeles ASAP
The pound for pound king Manny Pacquiao apparently has not been feeling well, and also tweaked his leg in training. It seems to this writer that each time Manny trains over in…
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Malignaggi is back! New promoter new chapter new weight class
The former Jr welterweight world champion Paulie Malignaggi sat down with 8CountNews and gave us an update on his career. Malinaggi just signed a 3 year deal with Golden Boy Promotions, a…
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Margarito should be afraid very afraid
What's the definition of afraid? - 1. scared, fearful, disquieted, apprehensive, timid, timorous. Afraid, alarmed, frightened, terrified all indicate a state of fear. Recently Antonio Margarito went on the record and said…
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Floyd’s deep pockets will allow him to walk instead of jail time
Floyd Mayweather will more than likely avoid any jail time even with the fact that he's got multiple felony charges hanging on his head. I'm guessing that there is some dealing going…
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When fighters fight past their prime is it fair to disrespect them?
The easy and quick answer is, NO. There are and always have been fighters in boxing that fight past their primes. There's an argument, and usually a fair argument when a boxer…
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Mayweather’s blueprint to fix what he’s broken
What happened to the boastful, cocky, and loud Floyd Mayweather Jr? It wasn't too long ago when Floyd was on YouTube blasting Manny Pacquiao. He didn't stop with Manny, he took some…
