Brad Cooney
1,153 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Mosley defeats Mayweather a headline nightmare for Floyd
"Mosley defeats Mayweather, sets up Pacquiao vs. Mosley!" This is a headline that would send Floyd Mayweather Jr over the top. If this headline proves true, it will solidify the biggest mistake…
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The genius of Freddie Roach
What makes Freddie Roach tick? Why hasn't Freddie Roach married? What about children? I asked him about marriage one time. I asked him if there was any reason as to why he…
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8CN WELCOMES ROY JONES JR TO OUR TEAM!
8CountNews.com proudly welcomes the legendary Roy Jones Jr to the 8CN family. He has been doing his thing in the ring for years. He is a legend in the sport of boxing.…
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Pacquiao one for the history books
Even those who do not follow the sport of boxing know the name of Muhammad Ali. Boxing and Muhammad Ali are connected forever just like peanut butter and jelly, they just go…
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Mosley vs Pacquiao is the real fight
As far as marketability a Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr fight would probably make more sense. It would probably generate more PPV buys, and it would probably make the HBO 24/7…
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Roy Jones Jr issues a new test to Hopkins
It was back in 1993 when the great Roy Jones Jr issued the first test to Bernard Hopkins. B Hop would come up short in that test, he would not pass it.…
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Pacquiao will destroy Clottey
Same old song and dance? Bigger and stronger against smaller and faster. This combination hasn't proved very successful for Pacquiao's previous opponents. It's been the smaller and faster Manny Pacquiao that has…
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Margarito should be banned for life
Can someone explain to this writer why a man who cheated in a way that could have killed another fighter, should get another chance? When Antonio Margarito was busting up the face…
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Life after Pacquiao
The day will come in the not so far future when Manny Pacquiao will hang up the gloves for good. What will the boxing world be like void of such a powerful…
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8CN Exclusive: Roy Jones Jr!
The legendary Roy Jones Jr returns home to 8CountNews and talks about his big upcoming rematch against Bernard Hopkins. Jones last defeated Hopkins back in 1993 so it's been a long time…
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Mosley vs. Mayweather finally a true test
He has taken a real beating from the fans and the writers. Floyd Mayweather Jr has been the subject of many topics. These topics range from being arrogant to cherry picking his…
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What American boxing fans think about Filipino fighters
Usually when either I or some other boxing scribe writes an article about Floyd Mayweather or Manny Pacquiao, someone out there will ring in with some sort of racial comment and sooner…
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Mayweather finally steps up to the plate
Recently I was ringside for the Gary Russell fight in Tunica, MS and had a chance to ask a lot of fans about Mayweather vs. Mosley. In attendance for the fight was…
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Pacquiao pulls no punches and neither do the fans
The pound for pound king, Manny Pacquiao seems fed up. Yes, he has a big fight coming up on March 13th against Joshua Clottey, but he and everyone else knows that it…
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Exclusive 8CN interview: Manny Pacquiao
The pound for pound king Manny Pacquiao returns home to 8CountNews and shares his thoughts on his big upcoming fight against Joshua Clottey. Pacquiao pulls no punches in this exclusive interview, he…
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Exclusive 8CN interview: Juan “Baby Bull” Diaz
Former undisputed lightweight world champion, Juan "Baby Bull" Diaz wants everyone to know one thing. Juan wants everyone to know that if they think that his best days are behind him, then…
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Holyfield says Pacquiao NOT on steroids!
8CN recently spoke with the former 4 time heavyweight champion of the world, Evander Holyfield and got his thoughts on a wide array of topics. Holyfield vs. Brotha is still on, but…
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Pacquiao camp off to better start than previous camp
It wasn't too long ago when we were hearing about how Pacquiao conditioning coach Alex Ariza slapped some manners into adviser Michael Koncz. And it wasn't too long ago when we were…
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Mayweather turning down Mosley destroys his legacy
He is undefeated, but is he respected? The answer is quite simply, NO. The decisions of Floyd Mayweather Jr over time have cost him. They have cost both his legacy, and more…
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Mayweather will ultimately come around and fight Pacquiao
The eight or so million dollars that Floyd Mayweather Jr would earn to fight Shane Mosley is nothing in comparison to the 40 million dollars that he would have earned in a…
