TONIGHT'S 8CN PODCAST GUEST: HECTOR CAMACHO JR

It's Junior Time! 8CN welcomes Hector Camacho Jr. Jr is coming of an impressive win over Israel "Pito" Cardona. He'll join the podcast and talk about his fight, and more!

8COUNTNEWS EXCLUSIVE VIDEO INTERVIEW: CHAZZ WITHERSPOON

8CountNews was granted exclusive access to the Witherspoon suite and got his thoughts on his impressive 2nd round knockout over Willie Perryman. Chazz was recently signed to a promotional contract with Prize Fight promotions. Witherspoon looked sharp last night, check out what he had to say.

8CN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: ANTHONY PETERSON

NEW PHOTO'S FROM THE WITHERSPOON FIGHT TONIGHT

Me with heavyweight contender Chazz Witherspoon

Anthony and Lamont Peterson stop by the 8CN table at Fitzgerald's Casino

Me and my friend Anthony Peterson (#1 ranked lightweight in the world)

Impressive prospect Shawn Porter smiles big for the 8CountNews camera.

TONIGHT'S 8CN PODCAST GUEST: CHAZZ WITHERSPOON

Tonight's 8CountNews Podcast guest will be heavyweight contender Chazz Witherspoon. Chazz recently signed a promotional contract with Prize Fight Promotions and will see action this Saturday at Fitzgerald's Casino in Tunica, MS.

TONIGHT'S 8CN PODCAST GUEST: ROBERT "THE GHOST" GUERRERO

Tonight's 8CountNews podcast guest is three time world champion, two division world champion, Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero. The Ghost talks about his world title victory over former world champ Malcolm Klassen. Guerrero claimed the IBF Super Featherweight title last Saturday. Check out what else The Ghost had to say! www.8countnews.com!

COONEY'S THOUGHTS

BOXING - Recently boxing suffered yet another black eye via Golden Boy Promotions stacked boxing card in Houston, TX. What do I mean by "stacked?" - Well let's see, the Paulie Malignaggi vs Juan Diaz fight for starters. Juan being from Texas, and Paulie being from Brooklyn, NY, and the fight taking place in Houston, with three Texas judges, and a smaller ring, all seems pretty stacked to me. A 118/110 score card ruling in favor of Diaz was probably the worst score that I have ever seen in any boxing match, ever. Golden Boy Promotions, Oscar De La Hoya should be ashamed of themselves. They talk a good game as if they are the NEW generation of promoters, and how they are cleaning up the sport, yet after this past Saturday's fight in Houston, they are far from cleaning up the sport. In fact, the are making the sport worse. I would like to congratulate Paulie Malignaggi on his VICTORY over Juan Diaz, not his defeat.

Please pray for my friend Bo who is currently recovering from brain surgery in Florida. Bo is a friend of mine, and a friend of Freddie Roach's, and the entire Wild Card stable, including Team Pacquiao.

STUFF

Who kills their girlfriend, removes her teeth, and cuts off her fingers? WTF??? That's what happened recently when a recent television reality star decided to kill his ex girlfriend, and stuffed her into a suitcase. The coward bitch that he is, he decided to hang himself in his hotel room in British Columbia. I guess the positive side is that he is no longer littering the rest of the human race with his existence.

MY HEALTH

So far I have lost 20 pounds. I was referred by my friend Ronnie Shields to top boxing conditioner, Brian Caldwell. Brian put me on a workout plan, and a meal plan that I have followed to the letter. It's paying off too, I am more focused then ever. Life is what you make of it, and I am dead set on getting healthy. I couldn't be happier with things right now.

8COUNTNEWS.COM

My website 8CountNews is kicking serious booty. We keep rolling in the biggest names in the business, and our podcast shows are second to none. Thank you to my entire 8CN team, you guys and gals rock! This week we welcomed Roy Jones Jr, Paulie Malignaggi, and Jason Estrada. Look for much more soon.

That's it until next time folks. Thanks for the support, and thanks for stopping by my blog. Don't forget to tune into www.8countnews.com for all of your boxing news and interviews.

8CN EXCLUSIVE: PAULIE MALIGNAGGI

8CountNews continues to bring YOU, the boxing fans the biggest names in the business. Yesterday was Roy Jones Jr, and today we welcome in former Jr welterweight world champion, Paulie Malignaggi. Paulie pulls NO punches in this one, he shares his thoughts on the very controversial decision loss to Juan Diaz, and MORE! WWW.8COUNTNEWS.COM!

ROY JONES JR RETURNS HOME TO 8COUNTNEWS

8CountNews sat down with the legendary Roy Jones Jr and got his thoughts on his very impressive TKO over Jeff Lacy in Biloxi, MS. Roy also talks about his upcoming match against Danny Green in Australia, and even a possible boxing match against UFC star Anderson Silva. Moving up to heavyweight is something that Roy is seriously thinking about doing as well, and he makes that clear as well. Roy also takes a few shots at Bernard Hopkins and challenges him to a fight, with a winner takes all purse! Don't miss what else this legend had to say ONLY ON 8CountNews.com!

TOMORROW'S 8CN PODCAST GUEST WILL BE ROY JONES JR

Roy Jones Jr returns home to 8CountNews tomorrow night for an exclusive podcast interview. We'll talk about the clinic that he put on Jeff Lacy, and his future fight against Danny Green. Don't miss it! WWW.8COUNTNEWS.COM

8COUNTNEWS EXCLUSIVE PODCAST: JASON ESTRADA

Tonight's 8CountNews Podcast guest is former US Olympian and current heavyweight contender Jason Estrada. Jason has a big fight coming up on September 2nd against Zuri Lawrence. This fight will take place at the Mohegan Sun in Syracuse, New York. Check out what Jason Estrada had to say about this fight at www.8countnews.com - The Podcast is available for listen now.

8CN VIDEO INTERVIEW: DAN BIRMINGHAM

8CountNews was in the house in Biloxi, MS this past Saturday night at the Roy Jones Jr vs Jeff Lacy fight. We caught up with one boxing's top trainers, Dan Birmingham. Dan talks about rising heavyweight Lenroy Thomas, and also updates on Winky Wright. Check it out.

EXCLUSIVE 8CN VIDEO INTERVIEW: BJ FLORES

8CN VIDEO INTERVIEW: IBO CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPION DANNY GREEN

I caught up with 2 division world champion Danny Green at ringside of the Roy Jones Jr vs Jeff Lacy fight. Green just defeated Cesar Dominguez in impressive fashion. His victory inches him closer to an eventual showdown with Roy Jones Jr in Australia.

MORE PHOTOS FROM BILOXI, ROY JONES VS JEFF LACY

New IBO cruiserweight world champ Danny Green in celebration


Roy Jones Jr shortly after his victory over Jeff Lacy


Jeff Lacy shortly after entering the ring

Roy Jones Jr making his entrance

BJ Flores

Jason Litzau after his impressive victory over Verquan Kimbrough

8COUNTNEWS RINGSIDE FOR ROY JONES VS JEFF LACY

Brad Cooney with BJ Flores

Brad Cooney with Indiana Pacers point guard T.J. Ford

Brad Cooney with Light heavyweight world champ/ IBO cruiserweight world champ Danny Green

Brad Cooney with 8CountNews.com' / Roy Jones Jr Marketing Director, Sarah Fina

Brad Cooney with international hip hop recording artist "Magic"
I'll be posting action fight photos tomorrow. In the meantime, here are a few pictures of me with the fighters, and celebs.

SOMETHING TO HOLD YOU GUYS OVER WITH UNTIL I RETURN

This will be my last post until Sunday. I'm out of town for the weekend, so here's a little treat. This footage of the pound for pound king Manny Pacquiao was shot by me in March. Freddie Roach and Pacquiao were in camp preparing for Ricky Hatton. Enjoy..

HEADING TO BILOXI MS FOR "HOOK CIY" ROY JONES JR VS JEFF LACY

8CountNews is on the road this weekend. My business partner Ed, and 8CN's podcast host Peter Czymbor are in Butler, PA for the Brian Minto vs Donnell Holmes fight. I will be leaving in the morning for Biloxi, MS for the Roy Jones Jr vs Jeff Lacy fight. Look for exclusive video interviews and post fight coverage ONLY on WWW.8COUNTNEWS.COM!

TONIGHT'S 8CN PODCAST GUEST: RODEL MAYOL

Joining us tonight on the 8CN Podcast will be world title challenger, Rodel Mayol of the Philippines. Mayol is scheduled to rematch for the world title against Ivan Calderon in September. We'll talk about that and more tonight, so don't miss it. WWW.8COUNTNEWS.COM

NEW 8COUNTNEWS.COM PODCAST WITH GARY SHAW!

One of the top fight promoters in the world, Gary Shaw joins 8CountNews tonight! Don't miss what Gary had to say about the Timothy Bradley vs Nate Campbell fight. Shaw also updates 8CN readers on his entire stable, including the November rematch between his Chad Dawson and Glen Johnson! Only on www.8countnews.com!

COONEY'S THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK

Congrats goes out to President Obama and former President Bill Clinton for securing the release of our two journalists from North Korean capture.

I am VERY concerned with this universal healthcare bill that is being pushed by the Democrats. I voted for Obama, but I disagree with this bill, the cost is alarming. I think the American people are speaking out now, so lets see where it goes from here.

BOXING - Roy Jones vs Jeff Lacy is getting close. I'll be ringside for this one! Look for some good coverage of the fight on www.8countnews.com! Hopefully the rest of the year will bring us great fights, and fair judging. There's too many good fights that end up scored poorly. Ive seen more bad judging over the past year, more than I have seen my name mentioned by Ben Thompson, in the fighthype forums in fact...that's a lot. Hopefully we'll get good fights, and fair judging.

Project Hydr8 - My and (Ed Anderson') water charity is raising money to build clean drinking water wells in Western Kenya. Learn how you can help at www.8countnews.com and click the "Project Hydr8" button.

My Health - I have lost a little over 13 pounds now, and a lot more to go. I am being advised by Ronnie Shields and Brian Caldwell. Things are great, I feel great, so wish me luck.

WHALE WARS - Look, I am all for saving the whales, I really am. The people on the "Steve Irwin" ship that are trying to battle the Japanese whale hunters are morons lol. These guys need some maritime sea training. It's so bad that I almost root for the Japanese :-)

That's all I have on my mind at the moment, when I have more.... I will post it.

HOOK CITY IN BILOXI MISSISSIPPI THIS SATURDAY - ROY JONES JR VS JEFF LACY!

8CountNews will be ringside for the Roy Jones Jr vs Jeff Lacy fight in Biloxi, MS on August 15th. Look for exclusive interviews, and video provided to you on www.8countnews.com!

ME 12 POUNDS LIGHTER WITH 18 MORE TO GO

FORMER CHAMP NATE CAMPBELL JOINS 8COUNTNEWS AND MAKES HIS CASE

8CountNews sat down with the former lightweight world champion Nate Campbell. Nate recently had a TKO dropped on his record when it should have been ruled a No Contest. Campbell was fighting current world champ Timothy Bradley, and during the 3rd round both head's collided. The referee ruled the cut resulted due to a punch, but clearly it was from the headbutt. Campbell makes his case, so don't miss what the former champ had to say! Listen to the podcast at WWW.8COUNTNEWS.COM

COONEY'S THOUGHTS

Can someone please say, "Instant Replay" in boxing? This is sorely needed in some areas of the sport. Nate Campbell sure could have benefited from it. Now anyone who saw the fight between Nate Campbell and Timothy Bradley, clearly saw that Bradley was dominating the fight, and was cruising to a victory. With that said, the result CLEARLY should have been ruled a No Contest, instead of a TKO for Bradley. Boxing needs to fix this, it means a lot to a fighter to not have a TKO on his record if it doesn't belong there.

GATTI

A new Autopsy plesae? hello??? Does anybody hear me??? Do another freaking autopsy people. And don't let Mrs Gatti go too far. Everybody is innocent in America until proven guilty, but keep a short leash on Mrs Gatti until AMERICAN and CANADIAN officials rule her out!

KARMA - Ahhhhhh I love karma. 8CN is doing very well in the rankings, and has risen FAR ahead of some of our competition. I have written for several boxing sites,and I have been treated like crap by several boxing sites, and now that I own my own boxing site it's refreshing to see it succeed. 8CN writers get treated with respect, and it's a joy to watch them succeed as we as a team succeed.

GETTING HEALTHY

Sad as it is, I have had to read fat insults from grown adults for years. Whether it was said in a nasty email, or a boxing forum, it's been said. Never to my face I might add lol :-) - Anyway, I have really been working hard at losing weight. So far I have lost 10 pounds. I am being advised by famed trainer Ronnie Shields, and his nutrionist Brian Caldwell. I have dropped 10 pounds in about 2 weeks, and more is coming off as I type this. I am on a strict diet, and a workout plan designed by Brian Caldwell and Ronnie Shields.

PROJECT HYDR8

My water charity is raising money to build clean water drinking wells in western Kenya. I have merged with "The Water Project" out of North Carolina. The project has built 40, YES, FORTY wells so far. Each well serves about one thousand people. So far we have had donations sent in from Team Robert Guerrero, and Manny Pacquaio signed a boxing glove for us to auction off. Many private donations continue coming in, and I THANK YOU for that. Please visit my water project page at www.8countnews.com and click the "Project Hydr8" button. This is a very important charity to me. Every day in Kenya a child will walk up to 20 miles round trip just to get to a dirty water source. Many times these children drink this water, and they get sick. This can be a death sentence for many of them, as there are no medical clinics close enough for many of them. Help us out, make your donation now.

NEXT TRIP

I'll be in beautiful Biloxi, MS on August 15th for the Roy Jones Jr vs Jeff Lacy fight. Look for exclusives with both fighters. In September I will be in Connecticut to visit my family. In October I will be in Los Angeles for a week with my friend Freddie Roach, and Manny Pacquiao. Look for exclusives with both Roach and Pacquiao in late October.

POLITICS

President Obama and his economic plan has calmed our economy, yet I do have concerns with the amount of cost that will be spent on this health care proposal. I am concerned that inflation is a few years down the road, and the dollar may weaken even more. Hopefully they can figure this mess out without having to raise taxes on the middle-class. Time will tell...... N.Korea is still holding two journalists in a prison over there. President Clinton is over there now, and hopefully he will win their release. I have total confidence in Bill Clinton to pull this off.

That's it for now my fine readers. I'll update you shortly.

TONIGHT'S 8COUNTNEWS PODCAST: LANCE "MOUNT" WHITAKER

8CN's Podcast guest tonight is heavyweight contender Lance "Mount" Whitaker. Lane has a big fight coming up on August 21st, against Mathew Ellis. Check out what the big man had to say - www.8countnews.com!

8COUNTNEWS.COM WELCOMES TKO BOXING

8CountNews would like to welcome TKO Boxing promotions to our growing list of advertisers. TKO knows what's up and we at 8CN look forward to a great business relationship with them. Check out TKO Boxing, and their growing stable! www.tkoboxingpromotions.com

8COUNTNEWS PODCAST TONIGHT! ISRAEL CARDONA

Tonight's 8CountNews Podcast guest will be former USBA lightweight champion, and former world title challenger, Israel "Pito" Cardona. Pito will face Hector Camacho Jr on August 29th for the WBC Caribbean Boxing Federation light middleweight title.