Brad Cooney
1,153 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Litzau wants a Juarez Rematch! Q&A
By Brad Cooney
8CountNews spoke with the current NABF super featherweight champion Jason Litzau. He was supposed to have had a rematch against Rocky Juarez, something he desperately wants, but the powers that be may…
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Roy Jones Jr sends major props to Pacquiao
By Brad Cooney
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 true legend and a true class…
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8CN Exclusive Podcast: Roy Jones Jr
By Brad Cooney
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 quickly, he isn't…
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Mayweather then retirement for Manny?
By Brad Cooney
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 prove after Mayweather? Will he hang up…
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The Latin Snake strikes 8CN
By Brad Cooney
Former Jr Middleweight world champion Sergio Mora (22-1-6KO) joins 8CN and discusses his upcoming fight against JC Candelo (30-10-20KO). The fight is scheduled for July 23rd at the Pechanga Resort & Casino,…
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Hey Floyd, what’s the hold up?
By Brad Cooney
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 fans are waiting, and you know darn…
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Buboy Fernandez an Angel who rose to the occasion
By Brad Cooney
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 with the world.…
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8CN Exclusive Podcast: Steve “USS” Cunningham
By Brad Cooney
8CountNews caught up with the newly crowned two time world champion Steve "USS" Cunningham. Steve just won the vacant IBF cruiserweight world title over former Contender champion Troy Ross. The fight was…
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Boxing needs more Smoger’s and Mercante Jr’s
By Brad Cooney
Many times in boxing we have to deal with poor judging and sometimes poor refereeing. The sport has had a history of controversial judging and controversial refereeing throughout it's history. I have…
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Is Floyd Mayweather actually scared to fight Pacquiao?
By Brad Cooney
Undefeated former pound for pound king, Floyd Mayweather Jr has done as much to prevent this fight from happening as humanly possible. From steroid accusations, to blood test demands, and now talk…
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Mayweather gives back gets hate in return
By Brad Cooney
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 grants wishes for kids who are fighting…
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Roach staying on the sidelines as negotiations linger on
By Brad Cooney
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 things when it comes…
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Rustico Torrecampo a legend killer
By Brad Cooney
On February 9th, 2006 Rustico Torrecampo knocked out one of the greatest fighters of all time. Well he may not have been the greatest fighter of all time when it happened, but…
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Roach speaks on Pacquiao Vs. Mayweather and more!
By Brad Cooney
8CN sat down with boxing's top trainer, Freddie Roach and got his thoughts on the Mayweather Vs. Pacquiao negotiations. Freddie also gives the fans his thoughts on Amir Khan's recent victory over…
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Racism plagues Pacquiao Mayweather buildup
By Brad Cooney
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 the years, something we…
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The calm before the storm as fans wait for announcement of Pacquiao Vs. Mayweather
By Brad Cooney
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 we will hear that the…
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Pacquiao deserves the lion’s share of the purse
By Brad Cooney
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 pound king, Manny Pacquiao. If it's…
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What will the history books say about Pacquiao?
By Brad Cooney
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 people. Some of them are remembered as…
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8CN Exclusive Podcast: Harold Lederman
By Brad Cooney
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 Pacquiao situation, the upcoming rematch between Juan Diaz…
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Mayweather fans strike back!
By Brad Cooney
Boxing scribes (including yours truly) have been writing and writing about Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather for quite awhile now. Floyd has taken quite a beating by the majority of the press…