Brad Cooney
1,153 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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8CN Podcast Exclusive: Shawn Porter
Prize Fight Promotions will once again showcase their undefeated Jr middleweight prospect, Shawn Porter. The rising star will get back into the ring on May 22nd at The Fitz Casino in Tunica,…
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Pacquiao to dish out some humble pie
What would the dinner table be like at the Mayweather residence if Manny defeated him? Floyd as great as he is in the ring is even greater at talking. Floyd can back…
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Does Pacquiao’s skin color work against him?
You hate to bring the race card into the mix but would Manny Pacquiao be ranked number two by anyone on this planet if he were a white guy from Youngstown, Ohio?…
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Kevin Iole needs his head examined
Yahoo sports boxing scribe Kevin Iole recently ranked Floyd Mayweather Jr number one over the real pound for pound king Manny Pacquiao. Really? To be quite frank about it, ranking Floyd Mayweather…
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Enough already lets get Mayweather vs. Pacquiao done!
The amount of money that Mayweather and Pacquiao will make if they ever do fight is ridiculous. The combined purse money is worth more than some third world countries. Why this fight…
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The many accomplishments of Manny
For a kid that grew up with nothing and sold cigarettes for a buck, it's pretty amazing when you think about the achievements of Manny Pacquiao. Here you have a kid that…
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Pacquiao the future President of The Philippines?
I know, I know, it's pretty early in the game to suggest such a thing, but it's not entirely crazy to wonder about the possibility that one day Manny Pacquiao will be…
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8CN Exclusive Podcast: Rodel Mayol
8CountNews sat down with the current WBC Jr flyweight world champion Rodel Mayol and got his thoughts on his upcoming rematch against Omar Romero (28-3-1). The fight is scheduled for June 19th…
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Will Pacquiao’s political victory be the beginning of the end of his boxing career?
Ah the world of politics, a sad mixture of well to do white collar greed mixed with a bunch of power hungry lost souls. This is what Manny Pacquiao is about to…
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Pacquiao and Politics good or bad?
The last time Manny Pacquiao was defeated at anything was in 2005 at the hands of Mexican legend Erik Morales. According to reports from boxing scribe Michael Marley, Pacquiao is in a…
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Pacquiao the greatest of all time?
Who's the single greatest fighter of all time? Many people right off of the bat say, "Muhammad Ali!" but was he? What must a fighter do in his career to be considered…
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8CN Exclusive Podcast: Fernando Vargas
8CountNews continues to bring you, the boxing fans the biggest names in the business. Recently 8CN sat down with the legendary Fernando Vargas. Fernando's new boxing promotion company "Vargas Entertainment Promotions" has…
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ESPN’s Teddy Atlas talks Mosley and steroids
Last night while watching ESPN Friday Night Fights ESPN expert analysis/commentator Teddy Atlas dropped a bomb of sorts. On national television Atlas suggested that perhaps Shane Mosley's poor performance against Floyd Mayweather…
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8CN Exclusive: Juan “Baby Bull” Diaz
8CountNews caught up with the former undisputed lightweight world champion Juan "Baby Bull" Diaz and got his thoughts on his huge upcoming rematch against Juan Manuel Marquez. This fight is scheduled for…
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Pacquiao would give Mayweather fits
Recently many of us saw Floyd Mayweather Jr dominate a future hall of famer, Shane Mosley. Mosley seemed confused, tight, apprehensive, and awkward on his feet, all of which can be attributed…
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Pacquiao is boxing’s savior
Back when I was growing up in New York I used to look forward to watching boxing on TV for free on the weekends. Now if you want to watch a big…
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Mayweather Jr an all time great
Floyd Mayweather Jr just made a sure fire hall of fame fighter (Shane Mosley) look like an average fighter. Mosley was so tight and anxious that he got tired early which provided…
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Malignaggi BLASTS Khan praises Mayweather!
Former jr welterweight world champion Paulie Malignaggi in typical form lets loose on the 8CN Podcast. The Magic Man is set to face Amir Khan on May 15, at New York's Madison…
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Let the conspiracy theories begin
Floyd Mayweather Jr made a great fighter in Shane Mosley look like an average fighter. Mosley, a loved fighter in boxing by many fans had no answers for the speed and defense…
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Hey Pacquiao fans be careful what you wish for
Last night in Las Vegas, Nevada at the MGM Grand, Floyd Mayweather Jr put on a boxing clinic that made a sure fire hall of famer look like an average fighter at…
