Brad Cooney
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Freddie Roach vs Floyd Mayweather SR
By Brad Cooney
Trainers Freddie Roach and Floyd Mayweather Sr do not like one another, that much is clear. There will be no Christmas cards sent to one another that's for sure. Each time this…
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Mayweather’s legacy on the line
By Brad Cooney
His detractors say that he cherry picked his opponents to an undefeated record. His detractors say that he fights smaller guys for the advantage. His detractors say that he is afraid to…
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Pacquiao vs Mayweather: what’s not to like about it?
By Brad Cooney
It's two forces that were eventually going to collide sooner or later. The negotiations are currently taking place that if successful will match up the two best fighters on the earth. The…
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154? Come on Floyd are you scared?
By Brad Cooney
Floyd Mayweather Jr according to reports is insistent on fighting Pacquiao at 154lbs. Are you kidding me? Come on Floyd, are you scared? From all the talk I have been hearing out…
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Mayweather looking to silence 92 million Filipinos
By Brad Cooney
It's going to be a tall order, but Floyd Mayweather Jr is sick to death of the accusations of ducking, and cherry picking, and being labeled a coward and looks to silence…
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Maweather vs Pacquiao likely but not done yet
By Brad Cooney
There are many reports from various sources reporting this fight as being a done deal. The fact of the matter is that yes, both fighters have verbally agreed to fight one another,…
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8CN Exclusive interview: Ana Julaton
By Brad Cooney
8CountNews sat down with current IBA Super Bantamweight world champion Ana Julaton and got her thoughts on her upcoming WBO Super Bantamweight title fight against Donna Biggers. Julaton recently grabbed her first…
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Distractions? what distractions?
By Brad Cooney
So apparently Manny Pacquiao has thrown his name into the political scene and will run for a congressional seat in the Philippines. Then mix in the eventual showdown between himself and Floyd…
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Exclusive 8CN Podcast: Floyd Mayweather SR
By Brad Cooney
"Something fishy is going on here with Manny Pacquiao" - - Floyd Mayweather Sr 8CountNews recently caught up with famed fight trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr and got his thoughts on the potential…
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Gary Shaw says Darchinyan vs Donaire rematch in the works!
By Brad Cooney
8CountNews caught up with promoter Gary Shaw and got an update on his stable of fighters. Shaw informs 8CN that he has filed an official appeal with the IBF over the very…
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Pacquiao and Mayweather playing chess
By Brad Cooney
The chess game has begun, and both players are positioning themselves through moves and counter moves. Roach recently threw Yuri Foreman's 154 lb title into the mix, and Mayweather has thrown Matthew…
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Pacquiao: imposing his will on boxing
By Brad Cooney
Big things come in small packages. He got his start in boxing at 105lbs and has since risen through the divisions one by one, leaving a path of destruction in the process.…
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Roach and Pacquiao a boxing duo for the history books
By Brad Cooney
What a ride it's been for two different men from two different parts of the world. The kid from General Santos City, Philippines and the kid from Dedham, Massachussetts would meet, and…
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The case for Floyd Mayweather’s greatness
By Brad Cooney
The ongoing argument by Floyd Mayweather's detractors is that the man cherry picks his opponents, and fights smaller guys. Floyd Mayweather Jr gets attacked from many angles, some of which are warranted…
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Why Mayweather will be Pacquiao’s most difficult challenge
By Brad Cooney
In my last article about Floyd Mayweather Jr and Manny Pacquiao, several readers (mostly Pacquiao fans) chimed in with a lot of very negative comments. There is a lot of bad blood…
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Exclusive Interview: Paulie Malignaggi
By Brad Cooney
8CountNews caught up with the former Jr welterweight world champion Paulie Malignaggi and got his thoughts on the big rematch against Juan Diaz. This fight is scheduled for December 12th, in Chicago.…
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Would Mayweather silence the land of Pacquiao?
By Brad Cooney
Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather have traversed different paths and have both found success along the way. Floyd Mayweather Jr rose up the ranks picking apart his opponents one by one, and…
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Exclusive 8CN interview: Rodel Mayol
By Brad Cooney
8CountNews caught up with the NEW WBC Jr Flyweight world champion, Rodel Mayol. The newly crowned champion was still in Mexico at the airport, but took time to do the interview. Mayol…
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Report the facts not the rumors – Pacquiao’s personal life should be left alone.
By Brad Cooney
Rumors have been flying about possible marriage problems between Manny Pacquiao and his wife Jinky. In just the past few days there have been many writers who have reported on this, and…
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Exclusive 8CountNews interview: Zab “Super” Judah
By Brad Cooney
8CountNews.com recently sat down with former world champion Zab "Super" Judah and got an update with what's going on with his career as of late. Judah is coming off of an impressive…