Brad Cooney
1,153 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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8CN Q&A with Joseph “King Kong” Agbeko
8CountNews spoke with former world champion Joseph "King Kong" Agbeko and got his thoughts on his upcoming fight scheduled for April 16th. Agbeko is slated to fight Vusi Maligna in South Africa…
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Boxing’s legends give Pacquiao respect
Recently I spoke with the former undisputed lightweight world champion Juan "Baby Bull" Diaz. Although not a legend in the sport, he was quick to share his thoughts on Pacquiao. Before we…
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Pacquiao and Roach slap Mayweather on HBO
After dominating Joshua Clottey in front of 50,000 people in Dallas, Manny Pacquiao sent a little message to Floyd Mayweather, "He better win or I will fight Mosley." Following up that message,…
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Mayweather vs. Pacquiao must happen
HBO's Max Kellerman said it best, "Mayweather vs. Pacquiao must happen." Last night in front of over 50,000 people Manny Pacquiao showed the world that it is he, and not Mayweather that…
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Pacquiao cruises
The pound for pound king once again showed the world why he is one of a kind. Manny Pacquiao dominated Joshua Clottey through 12 rounds using his speed and his punch output.…
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It’s like Christmas Eve for boxing fans!
Oh boy, this is what us boxing fans have been waiting for. It's the eve of the big fight, it's Friday the day before Manny Pacquiao mixes it up with big Joshua…
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Does Clottey have a chance?
If one were just looking at the two gentleman side by side, and didn't know any better, they would all point at Clottey. They would say, "That guy, the big fella, he…
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Mayweather bodyguard arrested for attempted murder
According to the Las Vegas-Review-Journal one of Floyd Mayweather Jr's bodyguards, (Ocie Harris) was arrested in Chicago and charged with attempted murder with a deadly weapon, and assault with a deadly weapon.…
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Mosley’s ticket to Pacquiao goes through Mayweather
Shane Mosley has been in the boxing game for quite awhile now. He made his pro debut back on February 11th, 1993. Seventeen years in the professional boxing ring is a long…
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Pacquiao is what’s right about boxing and more
Manny Pacquiao is one of those fighters that only comes along once every 40 years. When his career in boxing comes to an end, there will be a void that will be…
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ayweather legacy on life support
Floyd Mayweather Jr even with his undefeated record and his titles has all but killed his legacy. It's been a self inflicted death blow. Many of his detractors do not like his…
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Pacquiao vs. Clottey just days away
When I was in Hollywood last week covering Manny Pacquiao's training camp it was apparent that things were running smoothly. March 13th is just days away now, and the pound for pound…
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Wild Card Gym back to it’s old ways
While visiting the Wild Card Gym last week I noticed that there were a few things missing. Firstly, I noticed that Pacquiao adviser Michael Koncz was nowhere to be seen. Secondly, the…
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Pacquiao touches a special life
This was an experience that this writer will never forget. While covering Manny Pacquiao's training camp from the Wild Card Gym, I was fortunate enough to have witnessed many great things. One…
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Roy Jones Jr and Manny Pacquiao exchange major respect
After another successful training day at the Wild Card Gym, Manny Pacquiao does what he does. He finished training, changes, and heads to dinner with his team. Today was a little bit…
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8CN Exclusive: Alex Ariza
8CountNews caught up with Pacquiao conditioning coach Alex Ariza. The big fight is coming up on March, 13th just a few weeks from now. 8CN got Ariza's thoughts on Manny's progress thus…
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Pacquiao camp update
Manny Pacquiao looks focused and right on track as he prepares for his showdown against big Joshua Clottey. Yesterday Manny sparred with former world champion Steve Forbes. Both fighters gave each other…
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Pacquiao defines greatness
What makes a fighter great? In fact, what makes a person great? A great fighter takes on the best, and defeats them. A great person puts others before themselves. A great person…
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End of the road for Pacquiao’s boxing career?
This is what some people are reporting. Manny Pacquiao is scheduled to fight big Joshua Clottey on March 13th, in Dallas, Texas. After that is just a guess. It's still hard to…
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8CN Exclusive: Shawn Porter
8CountNews caught up with the new WBO NABO Jr middleweight champion Shawn Porter. Shawn captured his first title against a very tough Russell Jordan last night on ESPN FNF's in front of…
