Brad Cooney
1,153 articles · PhilBoxing.com
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Buboy Fernandez a villain? NO way!
By Brad Cooney
Recently Pacquiao's friend and assistant Buboy Fernandez issued a public apology for getting a little rough with a photographer last Saturday night. Buboy contacted Philboxing writer Ed de la Vega in order…
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Camacho Jr talks about the passing of his father – 8CN Exclusive
By Brad Cooney
8CountNews sat down with Hector Camacho Jr this evening and got his thoughts on the untimely passing of his dad. As most boxing fans already know, his father was killed in a…
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I got two words for Manny Pacquiao THANK YOU!
By Brad Cooney
Anyone with a pulse who likes boxing saw the right hand that Juan Manuel Marquez threw that sent an 8 division world champion crashing to the floor. Pacquiao was brutally knocked out…
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Arum tells 8CN Manny will fight on – Marquez Vs.Pacquiao 5 a possibility
By Brad Cooney
Bob Arum spoke to 8CountNews on the morning after the big fight and gave us an update on the health of Manny Pacquiao, and his thoughts on the fight. Arum tells 8CN…
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Pacquiao risked his life and should be treated with respect
By Brad Cooney
I'll be the first to tell anyone that asks, that I have been critical of certain members of Team Pacquiao. One thing is for certain though, I have always and will continue…
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Pacquiao has nothing to be ashamed of BUT
By Brad Cooney
Manny Pacquiao ironically is one of the few people in that camp that hasn't changed much over the years. He's an 8 division world champion and has made more money than God,…
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Roy Jones Jr reacts to Steve Collins, talks Pacquiao/Marquez and more!
By Brad Cooney
Future Hall of Fame legend Roy Jones Jr spoke with 8CountNews this evening in order to react to some things said about him by former champ Steve Collins. Roy didn't take too…
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Tough year for Freddie Roach and a Pacquiao loss would make it worse
By Brad Cooney
Manny Pacquiao is pretty much Freddie Roach's last elite level fighter. Roach has not had a good year at all. The list of fighter's that have lost under Roach in 2012 is…
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“I’m going to pummel this kid!” – – Judah talks press conference melee, Angel Garcia, Danny Garcia, and more!
By Brad Cooney
Five time world champion Zab "Super" Judah reacts to the near press conference brawl that took place in Brooklyn as a result of words spoken by Angel Garcia. Judah wasn't happy with…
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Nonito Donaire talks Jorge Arce, Abner Mares, Pacquiao and Marquez!
By Brad Cooney
One of boxing's pound for pound greats, Nonito Donaire sat down with 8CountNews and talked about his upcoming fight Vs. the legendary Mexican warriror Jorge Arce. This fight is scheduled to take…
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Steroid accusations fly – Roach suspicious of Marquez using steroids
By Brad Cooney
The sport of boxing has really taken some nasty hits lately with steroids and corruption. It's pretty sad that a sport as great as boxing has to be littered with such things,…
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Marquez preparing for Pacquiao like never before
By Brad Cooney
For Juan Manuel Marquez, a victory of Pacquiao in December would be the biggest Christmas gift that he could ever ask for. He's fought him 3 times already and he has no…
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Pavlik talks Andre Ward fight!
By Brad Cooney
Former undisputed middleweight world champion Kelly Pavlik tells 8CN that he has the contract to fight Andre Ward, and everything looks good. Pavlik is excited about this opportunity and talks about fighting…
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UPDATE Camacho Jr updates 8CN on current health of his dad
By Brad Cooney
Camacho Jr talks to 8CN about his dad and shares thoughts with the fans. The following are direct quotes from my conversation with Hector Camacho Jr this afteroon. ?Things are not looking…
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Pacquiao generosity goes beyond turkey hand outs
By Brad Cooney
He's an 8 division world champion who's risen from selling cigarettes on the streets to financial freedom and global recognition. Pacquiao is not only an icon in The Philippines, but he's also…
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Pacquiao Vs. Marquez fan reactions and predictions
By Brad Cooney
Whenever the big fights approach, I like to get out into the streets, bars, clubs, sports lounges, and wherever else I can to talk to boxing fans. Manny Pacquiao is about to…
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Pacquiao Vs. Mayweather is unlikely and most fans could care less
By Brad Cooney
I recently asked Bob Arum if he could shed any light at all on a potential Pacquiao Vs. Mayweather fight. It's a pretty common question, one that he gets in a lot…
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2004 Olympian Estrada fighting his way back into the thick of things
By Brad Cooney
2004 Olympian Jason Estrada (20-4-6KO) since coming up short Vs. Franklin Lawrence back in 2011, has strung together 4 straight wins. He's flying under the radar racking up wins, and slowly but…
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Marquez gunning for convincing knockout over Pacquiao
By Brad Cooney
There's been a lot of talk coming out of Los Angeles from Team Pacquiao talking about knockouts. Freddie Roach has been saying it as well, but perhaps the knockout will come from…
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Pacquiao looks sensational – – Bob Arum
By Brad Cooney
I spoke with Top Rank head Bob Arum this morning and got an update on the Manny Pacquiao training camp. Arum feels really good about what he sees out of Manny thus…