Brad Cooney
1,153 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Mayweather’s unconscionable decison making
By Brad Cooney
Memo to Floyd Mayweather Jr: Be quiet, be very quiet. The second piece of advice (and this is free of charge) is to fire your entire team and replace them with people…
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Pacquiao ups the ante
By Brad Cooney
What happens when you are the king of the hill? People want to knock you off of it. Manny Pacquiao is the king of the hill right now, and until someone can…
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Mayweather camp demands are shady
By Brad Cooney
It appears as if every turn we make the Mayweather camp adds a new demand that team Pacquiao must comply with in order for the fight to push through. The recent blood…
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Roach BLASTS Mayweathers – “Mayweather is a coward!”
By Brad Cooney
8CountNews contacted Freddie Roach to get his thoughts on the recent reports of Manny Pacquiao's refusal to give blood the day before the scheduled fight with Floyd Mayweather. Roach says that he…
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Exclusive 8CN interview: Shawn Porter
By Brad Cooney
8CountNews sat down with rising Jr Middleweight Shawn Porter and got his thoughts on his recent 4th round TKO over Jamar Patterson. The fight was televised on Shobox, (Showtime) so Porter certainly…
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8CN Interview: Pepper Roach
By Brad Cooney
8CountNews sat down with boxing trainer and former fighter, Pepper Roach. Pep of course is the brother of world renowned boxing trainer Freddie Roach, and has been at Freddie's side for years.…
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Be careful what you wish for
By Brad Cooney
Be careful what you wish for, because you may just get it. This can go both ways, either Pacquiao and his fans will be beaming after the fight, or Mayweather and his…
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8CN Exclusive Podcast: Tomasz Adamek
By Brad Cooney
8CountNews recently spoke with heavyweight contender Tomasz Adamek and got his thoughts on his upcoming fight against Jason Estrada. Adamek also shares his thoughts on his recent impressive victory over fellow countryman…
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Why Mayweather’s O will go
By Brad Cooney
As they say between two undefeated teams clashing against one another, "Someone's 0 must go." Manny Pacquiao is just what the doctor ordered to erase the zero from Mayweather's record. Say what…
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CN Podcast: James “Lights Out” Toney
By Brad Cooney
8CountNews sat down with the always entertaining James "Lights Out" Toney. The future hall of fame warrior pulls no punches in this one, and blasts everyone from Bernard Hopkins, to the UFC's…
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Mayweather has them where he wants them
By Brad Cooney
Will the big fight between Manny Pacquiao vs Floyd Mayweather be in Las Vegas? Will it be in Dallas? Will it be in New Orleans? Will it be in Los Angeles? As…
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REDEMPTION: Paulie Malignaggi Talks to 8CN
By Brad Cooney
8CountNews caught up with the former Jr welterweight world champion, Paulie Malignaggi and got his thoughts on his huge victory over Juan Diaz. Malignaggi breaks down the fight, and talks about what…
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Mayweather wants the MGM Pacquiao could care less
By Brad Cooney
Floyd Mayweather Jr wants the fight to take place in Las Vegas. Of course it's in his back yard, and he wouldn't get creamed in taxes. Both reasonable enough reasons I suppose.…
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“Money” Mayweather or “Manny” more dollars for Pacquiao?
By Brad Cooney
They call him "Money" Mayweather, but who's got the real stacks of paper here? Perhaps it should be Manny "Money man" Pacquiao instead? Yes, Floyd Mayweather has made a large amount of…
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Pacquiao greatest of all time?
By Brad Cooney
Many times when I go to boxing shows around the country I will listen in on conversations and hear writers or fans commenting on various fighters. Something common that I hear are…
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Pacquiao vs Mayweather not done yet
By Brad Cooney
Until Floyd Mayweather Jr inks on the dotted line, this fight is not a done deal yet. Today, http://www.philboxing.com Nick Gionco reported that promoter Bob Arum received a phone call from Golden…
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Got Pacquiao?
By Brad Cooney
As I have witnessed the growing popularity in Manny Pacquiao over the past few years, the coverage of the Filipino icon has grown too. This guy is in Nike commercials, on billboards,…
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8CN Freddie Roach Exclusive! ” We signed the contract”
By Brad Cooney
8CountNews just spoke with Freddie Roach and got an update on the status of the super fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. Roach informs 8CN that Manny has signed the…
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Pacquiao vs Mayweather getting closer
By Brad Cooney
The Manny Pacquiao vs Floyd Mayweather showdown is getting closer and closer to being a done deal. Both men have now agreed on 8oz gloves, and it appears as if both men…
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Speed Kills and it’s not because of pills
By Brad Cooney
Floyd Mayweather Sr keeps on telling the world that he feels as if Manny Pacquiao is taking something to enhance his athletic ability and strength inside of the ring. The fact that…