Brad Cooney
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IBF welterweight champ Bailey talks Alexander fight
By Brad Cooney
IBF welterweight world champion Randall Bailey (43-7-37KO) spoke to 8CountNews about his upcoming October 20th clash Vs. the dangerous Devon Alexander (23-1-13KO). Bailey will face Alexander up in Brooklyn, New York at…
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Exclusive 8CN Podcast: Bob Arum
By Brad Cooney
Top Rank head Bob Arum spoke with 8CN this evening about the big upcoming Manny Pacquiao Vs Juan Manuel Marquez clash set for December 8th, 2012. Arum tells 8CN that Pacquiao has…
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Another Roach fighter bites the dust
By Brad Cooney
He's (0-3) with an * next to Manny Pacquiao's name, however Roach is still win less in his last 3 championship fights. The once invincible Freddie Roach is fading faster than a…
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Tomasz Adamek talks next fight, Walker win, Pacquiao, Mayweather and more!
By Brad Cooney
8CountNews spoke with the former cruiserweight and light heavyweight world champion, Tomasz Adamek. Tomasz talks about his last victory over Travis Walker, and how he was able to get up off of…
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Reports about 50 Cent making Pacquiao Vs. Mayweather are worth about 50 cents
By Brad Cooney
One of the very tiring things about covering the Manny Pacquiao Vs. Floyd Mayweather fight is the fact that so many lies are told, and so many leads and or tips lead…
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Pacquiao chooses Marquez for a 4th fight – The real reason why
By Brad Cooney
So now we know, Manny Pacquiao the 8 division world champion has selected his Mexican nemesis, Juan Manuel Marquez for a 4th time. I have to be honest, as far as watching…
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Pacquiao should pass on Marquez and Bradley and demand Mayweather fight
By Brad Cooney
Why should Manny Pacquiao take a fight with either Marquez or Bradley? At this point in his career, he needs to strike the fire while it's still hot. Taking a fight with…
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Pacquiao decision boils down to risk and reward
By Brad Cooney
So much for getting a decision anytime soon. Manny Pacquiao has a decision to make, and to be honest, it's not a hard one, so I don't know why he's kicking the…
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Shane Mosley shares thoughts on his retirement, promotions, and Shane Mosley Jr
By Brad Cooney
Shane Mosley since retiring from boxing has been keeping busy outside of the ring. Today is his 41st Birthday, and he admits that he does miss boxing. Mosley has been busy doing…
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Arum says decision on Pacquiao opponent “definitely” by end of the week
By Brad Cooney
8CN just spoke with Top Rank CEO Bob Arum and got an update on Manny Pacquiao's next opponent. Arum tells 8CN that Manny has made his decision and an announcement will "definitely"…
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Pacquiao Vs ? Arum’s not the one kicking the can down the road
By Brad Cooney
When I spoke to Bob Arum yesterday about the latest mess in the Pacquiao saga, he sounded very frustrated. I got the sense that Arum is trying hard to nail down the…
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Arum says Nov 10th still in play – Opponent to be named Monday
By Brad Cooney
I just spoke with Bob Arum and got an update on Manny Pacquiao's opponent and fight date. Arum explained that Pacquiao does NOT have to be in The Philippines for the election.…
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Mickey Rourke Exclusive – 8CN talks to the big screen legend about his career, boxing, and future projects
By Brad Cooney
Hollywood big screen legend and Academy Award nominated Mickey Rourke sat down with 8CN and talked about his brilliant acting career and more. Rourke talked about his next big project which will…
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Bradley must still be suffering from a concussion
By Brad Cooney
Recently, Timothy Bradley went on the record and told the world that Manny Pacquiao was "scared" of him. I read fellow Examiner and my friend Dennis Guillermo's article this morning on this…
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US Olympic Gold Medallist Claressa Shields talks future, gold medal, women’s boxing, inspirations, and more!
By Brad Cooney
8CountNews sat down with US Olympic Gold Medallist Claressa Shields and got her thoughts on winning the gold medal. Shields also talks about women's boxing and what the future may hold for…
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Lamont Peterson talks about the IBF’s fair and just decision, Zab Judah possibility and more!
By Brad Cooney
8CountNews sat down with current IBF Jr welterweight world champion Lamont Peterson and got his thoughts on a wide array of topics. He spoke about the IBF's decision to let him retain…
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Arum says Pac Vs. Mayweather looks good for April – Pacquiao’s next opponent known by end of week
By Brad Cooney
8CountNews sat down with Top Rank head Bob Arum and got a great update. Arum tells 8CN that the trip to The Philippines went excellent and that the fight November 10th is…
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Arum says Pac Vs. Mayweather looks good for April – Pacquiao’s next opponent known by end of week
By Brad Cooney
8CountNews sat down with Top Rank head Bob Arum and got a great update. Arum tells 8CN that the trip to The Philippines went excellent and that the fight November 10th is…
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Lamont Peterson is no cheater – The IBF knows what time it is
By Brad Cooney
8CountNews has been saying this from the get go, Lamont Peterson is no cheater. We had Lamon't personal physician, and Barry Hunter both on our Podcast show a few days after the…
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Pacquiao Vs. Bradley rematch should never be allowed to happen
By Brad Cooney
I remember feeling like Timothy Bradley had a small chance to defeat Pacquiao prior to the fight. I told a few of my friends, and some of my followers on Facebook and…