Brad Cooney
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Clottey looks to put is name on the mainstream map
By Brad Cooney
Big Joshua Clottey is about to get the biggest fight of his life once he steps foot inside of the ring, and faces Manny Pacquiao. The scheduled March 13th bout is billed…
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8CN Podcast: Freddie Roach!
By Brad Cooney
8CountNews caught up to famed fight trainer Freddie Roach and got his thoughts on the big Pacquiao "vs" Clottey fight. Roach updates us on the early kickoff of Pacquiao's camp, and gives…
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Mayweather Mosley should be signed already
By Brad Cooney
Can anyone explain why a Floyd Mayweather "vs" Shane Mosley fight has not been signed yet? With the unfortunate earthquake that has stricken the Haitian people, Andre Berto has rightfully pulled out…
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Does Clottey have a shot?
By Brad Cooney
Big Joshua Clottey shot a message across the boxing world when he was thoroughly whooping Antonio Margarito. A hand injury suffered by Clottey midway through the fight was the life raft that…
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Hey Floyd, guess who’s available and willing?
By Brad Cooney
Guess who's coming to dinner? Well he's not at the dinner table yet, but he's banging on the door of the Mayweather residence with his fork and knife. Firstly, lets all say…
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Fans ring in on the Mayweather Pacquiao factor
By Brad Cooney
It's really easy to get the thoughts of the fans on Floyd Mayweather on the Internet. A lot of his haters are Manny Pacquiao fans, and they flock to the comments sections…
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What’s the heartland of America think about Freddie Roach?
By Brad Cooney
Boxing icon trainer Freddie Roach is globally known throughout the world. He could walk the streets of Manila and get mobbed by adoring fans. Roach is known in Europe, Asia, and America,…
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HBO’s Emanuel Steward rings in on Pacquiao/Clottey/Mayweather
By Brad Cooney
8CountNews sat down the HBO's Emanuel Steward and got his thoughts on the whole Mayweather "vs" Pacquiao mess, and more! Steward, a legend in the game, talks about the negotiations breaking down…
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Boxing fans get knocked out over Mayweather disaster
By Brad Cooney
It wasn't Manny Pacquiao, and it wasn't Floyd Mayweather that got knocked out. It was the fans that got knocked out in this situation. From the first mention of the Manny Pacquiao…
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8CN Exclusive: Pacquiao bodyguard Rob Peters
By Brad Cooney
8CountNews sat down with Manny Pacquiao bodyguard Rob Peters and got his thoughts on the upcoming arrival of the pound for pound king. Peters informs 8CN that his responsibility of heading up…
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Pacquiao VS Clottey could be tricky
By Brad Cooney
The March 13th bout between the pound for pound king, Manny Pacquiao and big Joshua Clottey could a tricky one. Everyone knows how fast Manny is, and everyone knows that he's proved…
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Clottey no joke a live opponent
By Brad Cooney
Now that Floyd Mayweather Jr is no longer in the mix as of right now all eyes turn toward the big, tough, Joshua Clottey. This is by no means a walk in…
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Unamed reliable source? alleges cover up?
By Brad Cooney
So world renowned ESPN boxing announcer and trainer Teddy Atlas has an "unamed reliable source" that alleges that team Pacquiao sent emails to Golden Boy Promotions asking to cover up any dirty…
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Will cooler heads prevail?
By Brad Cooney
So far both sides have dug their heels into the sand and neither are moving. My sources are telling me that although the scheduled fight for March 13th is certainly off, the…
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Mayweather seals up coward legacy
By Brad Cooney
Nobody knows how to screw up a so called legacy better than Floyd Mayweather Jr. He can also thank his father and his uncle for assisting with the destruction by launching steroid…
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8CN Exclusive Podcast: Nonito Donaire
By Brad Cooney
8CountNews caught up with the Filipino Flash, world champ Nonito Donaire and got his thoughts on the recent falling out between him and Brian Viloria. Donire also talks in depth about the…
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Do we want to see Pacquiao vs Yuri Foreman?
By Brad Cooney
Do we really want to see a match between Manny Pacquiao and Yuri Foreman? How many more matches will the fans have crammed down their throats that they do not want to…
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If not Pacquiao why not Shane Mosley?
By Brad Cooney
Floyd Mayweather Jr constantly fends off attacks from those who believe that he is more hype than legend. Many boxing fans accuse him of cherry picking his opponents so that he has…
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8CN Exclusive Podcast: Zab “Super” Judah
By Brad Cooney
8CountNews sat down with former multiple world champion Zab "Super" Judah and got an update on the latest with him. Judah's name has been mentioned as a possible replacement to face Manny…
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Blood testing Pacquiao’s patience
By Brad Cooney
Team Pacquiao released a statement that clearly shows just how angry Manny has become over this whole blood testing nightmare. Unheard of comments from the normally gentle and docile Pacquiao directed at…