Future Hall of Fame/multiple world champion James ''Lights Out'' Toney and current world champion bare knuckle champion Bobby Gunn gave the press and of all those who attended quite a show today in Southaven, MS.  Toney Vs. Gunn is all set for April 7th...

Full post-fight press conference following Adonis Stevenson's devastating 1st round KO of Jesus Gonzales on February 18th at Montreal's Bell Centre. Alongside Stevenson is GYM's Yvon Michel and legendary trainer Emmanuel Steward. Listen as Stevenson discusses his big win and a potential showdown...

Tomasz Adamek vs. Nagy Aguilera is officially set for March 24th  at the Aviator Complex in Brooklyn. The 35 year old Adamek (44-2, 28 KO’s) is coming off of failed bid for Vitali Klitschko’s WBC heavyweight title last September, while the 25 year old Aguilera (17-6, 12 KO’s)...

According to Lem Satterfield, Top Rank and Spike are negotiating a deal to have a weekly 36 show boxing series starting Friday March 9th. If this deal comes to fruition the show could challenge ESPN’s Friday Night Flights weekly. In a year in which boxing returns to network television (NBC)...

Dereck Chisora has now issued an official statement regarding his involvement in a post fight press conference brawl with former champ and fellow British fighter David Haye on Saturday in Munich, Germany.   According to Chisora: Following the extensive media coverage that my WBC World...

David Haye has now issued an official statement via his Twitter account and online on his website www.haymaker.com regarding his post fight brawl with Dereck Chisora in Germany on Saturday.   It is with regret that I feel I have to issue this statement to clarify certain matters, following...

Two days removed from this weekend’s Vitali Klitschko vs. Dereck matchup and the ensuing fiasco with David Haye, many questions remain unanswered but here is what we now know: Dereck Chisora was arrested at Munich Airport as he was attempting to leave the country. He was questioned and...

The Boxing world is abuzz about the Saturday press conference brawl between Dereck Chisora and David Haye, and with good reason. The melee that ensued has cast yet another black eye on the sport, but my question is this, no one saw this coming? Chisora, a controversial fighter who was already...

Quebec’s Eric Barrak gained some Boxing fame in February of 2011 as a scheduled opponent for former heavyweight champion Tommy Morrison. In the end, “The Duke” was not licensed for the bout and Barrak instead faced Matt Weishaar, who he knocked out in the 1st round.  The 34...

It is being rumoured that on April 14th there will be a Showtime doubleheader featuring Jean Pascal (26-2-1-16) facing Zsolt Erdei (33-0-18) in a light heavyweight matchup and Joachim Alcine (33-2-1-19) facing Jermain Taylor(29-4-1-18) in a middleweight contest.  Nothing is confirmed yet but...

The talk of the heavyweight division this morning should be about how Vitali Klitschko won a lopsided decision over a game but overmatched Dereck Chisora. That is not the case. In a strange way Chisora has managed to do something that has not been done in a long time in the heavyweight division and...

In February 18th action from the Bell Centre in Montreal, Adonis Stevenson (17-1 14 KO’s) successfully defended his IBF Intercontinental belt with a crushing 1st round KO of Phoenix’s Jesus Gonzales (27-2 14 KO’s). A left hand from hell was all it took as Gonzales was laid out for...

David Haye, the loud mouth who got his ass handed to him by Wladimir Klitschko and then blamed it all on his pinky toe once again makes news.  A few hours ago at the Vitali Klitschko Chisora press conference, Haye ran his mouth again and this time it got...

Middleweight contender Deandre Latimore (22-3-17KO) returns to the ring on February 24th at The Hard Rock, in Las Vegas, Nevada. He will fight Ryan Davis (23-9-3D-9KO).  This fight will be on Showbox next Friday as the Co feature fight. Jesse Vargas Vs. Lanardo Tyner...

 Vitali Klitschko retained his title and remains heavyweight champion. Rounds one through five were controlled by Klitschko. The typical Klitschko type performance was not to be found tonight though. Chisora without question gave Klitschko his toughest test thus far. Rounds 6 through 8 were...

Forget the trash talk and hype leading up to tomorrow’s WBC heavyweight title matchup between champion Vitali Klitschko and challenger Dereck Chisora; now things have become personal after a weigh-in “bitch slap” may have just changed the atmosphere of the bout. A heavily...

PRESS CONFERENCE/LUNCHEON INVITE WHO:  James “Lights Out” Toney (8 X World Champion) & Bobby “The Celtic Warrior” Gunn WHAT: Press Conference to Announce IBA Heavyweight Championship WHERE:  Convention Hall Room 2 at Landers Center WHEN:  February...

Adonis "Superman" Stevenson (16-1, 13 KOs) is gearing up to continue his surge in the Super middleweight ranks as he readies for IBF Inter-Continental title defense against Jesus "El Martillo" Gonzales (27-1, 14 KOs) at the Bell Centre in Montreal on Saturday night. Stevenson is currently ranked...

Outspoken as always, Floyd Mayweather Jr. took to Twitter yesterday to voice his opinion about all the press that’s being received about the New York Knicks Jeremy Lin. Money Mayweather stated “Jeremy Lin is a good player but all the hype is because he's Asian. Black players do what he...

As they gear up for this Saturday’s WBC World Heavyweight title fight in Munich, Germany, both champion Vitali Klitschko (43-2, 40 KO’s) and challenger Dereck Chisora (15-2, 9 KO’s) were not at a loss for words at a pre-fight press conference. According to the underdog Chisora,...

The Pride of Lowell, “Irish” Micky Ward, makes a cameo in the latest music video from Massachusetts’ recording artist Brandon “B-Capp” Cappiello.

Monte Barrett (35-9-2, 20 KO’s) vs. Shane Cameron (28-2, 21 KO’s) is set for May 30th in New Zealand, and while the rest of the night’s fight card has not been set yet, there’s been a lot of chatter about the “Hillyard Hammer” Chauncy Welliver securing a spot for...

On May 5th  Floyd Mayweather will move up to junior middleweight to fight Miguel Cotto. The undercard is starting to shape up with Saul Canelo Alvarez facing Shane Mosley. Another fight that maybe is in the works is Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin to face Winky Wright. From a fans...

When Filipino boxer Johnreil Casimero won his IBF light flyweight world title fight with Argentinian Luis Lazarte by 10th round TKO this past weekend, it should have been a joyous occasion marked with celebration and jubilance; not despair, hate, and insanity. Club Once Unidos in Mar del Plata,...

On March 3rd, Marc Seyer brings exciting boxing action to the Hotel des Seigneurs in Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada in the form of a Pro-Am featuring four professional and 10 amateur bouts. Headlining the pro card will be Saint-Hyacinthe’s own undefeated Mick “L’Unique”...

In February 10th action on ESPN’s Friday Night Fights at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, Demetrius "Boo Boo" Andrade (16-0, 11 KO’s) defeated late replacement Angel "Toro" Hernandez (30-11, 17 KO’s) by 2nd round Knockout to claim the vacant North American...

This is a fight that I anticipated would happen. For several weeks we have heard of Peterson facing Juan Manuel Marquez instead of Khan. Many people speculated that Peterson wanted more money. But one thing that team Peterson probably knew was how bad Amir Khan wanted the rematch as Khan was on the...

Following his victory over Steve Cunningham Last Saturday, Yoan Pablo Hernandez was set to make a title defence against Canadian Troy Ross May 5th but it is being reported that Hernandez had broken his hand in the fourth round against Cunningham and is to have surgery on his hand possibly delaying...

It is being reported by several sources that Bute will indeed fight Froch next. Once the Super Six concluded Froch wanted a break before challenging Bute. It is certainly understandable seeing as though no one in the super middleweight division has faced as many of the top fighters in the division...

Official Weights for tonight’s ESPN Friday Night Fights show at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Provided by Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing: Demetrius “Boo Boo” Andrade 153.5 vs. Angel “Toro” Hernandez 152.5 (NABO Junior Middleweight...

The Lamont Peterson Vs Amir Khan rematch is a done deal.  Peterson head coach and mentor Barry Hunter sat down with 8CN this evening and discussed the rematch talks, and what they need to do in order to get a 2nd victory over Amir Khan.  Hunter tells 8CN that...

Few boxers have been able to cross into the distinguished stable of Puerto Rican greats that, to this day, consists of Felix “Tito” Trinidad, Carlos Ortiz, Wilfredo Benitez, Hector Camacho, and Wilfredo Gomez. Multiple world championship titles, unforgettable wars, and undying support...

Angel "Toro" Hernandez (30-10, 17 KO’s) has stepped in for a flu-ridden Derek Ennis and will face Demetrius "Boo Boo" Andrade (15-0, 10 KO’s) in the main event of this Friday’s ESPN Friday Night Fights at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut for the vacant North American...

Stay tuned to 8 count news as we give you all the news you need in boxing. We tell you about potential signings, potential fights and upcoming fights as well as all the rumours in boxing. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., fresh off his successful defence of his title against Rubio on the weekend had to...

As soon as the pairing was confirmed for Floyd Mayweather to fight Miguel Cotto, it was more and more obvious who Manny Pacquiao could or would fight. As Bradley did not fight for almost a year before his debut with Top Rank in November, it would seem that he does not deserve such a great...

Nonito Donaire has been flashing his way through fights like lightning the last couple of years and really luring in the media and fans. He's a achieved a lot in that time, and had been enjoying the fruits of his labor. He’s a very cheery chap and this weekend proved to be another momentous...

Throughout his illustrious career Miguel Cotto has shown to have the ability to come back and get a stoppage victory over his opponent. Early on in his career he proved to be a real exciting fighter at junior welterweight and when he moved up he seemed to lose a bit of power but still have the...

According to several sources Bob Arum has stated that Manny Pacquiao is set to face Timothy Bradley June 9th at the MGM grand in Las Vegas. Bradley and Pacquiao are of course both Top Rank fighters and this matchup is just another way of Arum keeping it in house as he has long had the reputation of...

Albany, NY – Saturday, February 4th was the first time in nearly 15 years that championship boxing was in New York’s capital.  The “KO at the TU” lived up to its name. Four of the night’s six fights ended in KOs, including two first round knockouts by hometown...

With the news of the passing of former Marvelous Marvin Hagler trainer Goody Petronelli last week at the age of 88, I wanted to write an article sharing a few memories of the man outside of the world of Hagler. He’ll forever be linked to the middleweight great. However, that wasn’t the...

Last night Julio Cesar Chavez Jr ran his record to 45-0-1(30) and not only survived but dominated in his battle with Marco Antonio Rubio. Many people felt that Chavez was facing his first big test against a legitimate top 10 middleweight in Rubio. Chavez fought with heart and determination and took...

Former participant of the NBC and ESPN reality boxing series "The Contender", Jeff Fraza, was killed Saturday morning when he was hit by a train around 1:30AM in his hometown of Haverhill, Massachusetts’ according to his hometown newspaper The Eagle Tribune.   Fighting from the junior...

In February 4th action at the Alamodome in San Antonio, WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (45-0-1, 31 KO’s) defended his belt with a unanimous decision victory over challenger Marco Antonio Rubio (53-6-1, 47 KO’s). In the end, the champ took the bout with scores of...

Nonito Donaire (28-1, 18 KO’s) took home the vacant WBO super bantamweight title with a split decision victory over Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. (21-2-1, 17 KO’s) in February 4th action from the Alamodome in San Antonio. The “Filipino Flash” Donaire knocked down Vazquez in the 9th...

8CN received word today that Michael Grant vs. Francois Botha II will be in Florida in May. This is a rematch of a November 19th bout in South Africa that saw Grant come from behind to stop Botha in the closing seconds of the 12th round to take home the vacant WBF heavyweight title. Ahead for the...

In ESPN Friday Night Fights action from the Texas Station Gambling Hall & Hotel in Las Vegas, Isaac Chilemba (19-1-1, 9 KO’s) took home a unanimous decision victory over Edison Miranda (35-7, 30 KO’s) in a bloody bout following a headbutt induced cut to Miranda in the early going. In...

Nonito Donaire, Jr. (27 – 1) has a lot at stake this Saturday at San Antonio, Texas when he faces Wilfredo Vasquez, Jr. for the vacant WBO super bantamweight title. Currently recognized as the third best fighter on the planet, Donaire has a shot at replacing Manny Pacquiao and Floyd...

Albany, NY -- This Saturday night championship boxing returns to Albany, NY after nearly a 15 year hiatus. Joe DeGaurdia’s Star Boxing is bringing two World Title bouts to the Times Union Center, including a much talked about “Future” Heavyweight contender. Albany is familiar to...

8CountNews is very sad to report that boxing legend Angelo Dundee has died from an apparent heart attack at the age of 90. 8CN has received the following quote from long time friend and Dundee right hand man Mark Grismer, '' Angelo died suddenly and peacefully with family and friends. He was happy...

During Floyd Mayweather’s licensing hearing in front of the Nevada State Athletic Commission it was announced that he’d be facing Jr. Middleweight Champion Miguel Cotto on May 5th.   The rumors for the fight grew with every week that passed as Miguel Cotto scratched a proposed...

Former light heavyweight world champion and current top boxing trainer Eddie Mustafa Muhammad sat down with 8CN and shared his thoughts on the upcoming Ishe Smith Vs. Kassim Ouma fight.  The fight is scheduled for late March, the venue is still being worked out....

8CN’s Darren Barcomb had the great opportunity to speak with Canadian super featherweight Arash Usmanee as he gears up for a big year in 2012. The 29 year old Afghanistan born fighter stepped it up in 2011, moving from a super prospect to a title contender, going 6-0 over the year. His...

Next Saturday on HBO the biggest fight of Julio Cesar Chavez JR awaits as he fights Marco Antonio Rubio in a middleweight showdown for his WBC Title. Chavez has the famous last name which is why he is well known for virtually fighting know one. Whether you like him or not he is a draw and anyone...

The date of April 14th was originally set for a doubleheader that would feature former WBA lightweight champion Brandon Rios and featherweight star Yuriorkis Gamboa in separate tantalizing bouts. Both rising superstars were expected in matchups that would similarly involve a rise in...

Official weights from Meridian, Mississippi -  emmanuel flowers>157.5 anthony jones>162.5 ken dubose>170 bryan brooks>160 monyette flowers>166 anthony adams>161.5 phillip spriano>142 james harrison>142.5 tirobio ball>145.5 lincoln bond>154 tyi...

In January 28th action from Grand Elysée in Hamburg, Germany: Denis Boytsov (30-0, 25 KO’s) remained undefeated with a 4th round KO of Darnell “The Ding-A-Ling Man” Wilson (24-14-3, 20 KO’s). Former WBA heavyweight champion Ruslan Chagaev (28-2-1, 17 KO’s)...

In January 28th action from The Corporate Box in Auckland, New Zealand, heavyweight Chauncy Welliver (52-5-5, 20 KO’s) battled to a 10th round TKO of African fighter Moyoyo Mensah (21-9-1, 9 KO’s). With the victory, his 17th straight,  Welliver retained the WBO Asia Pacific, WBC...

Hey everyone,I get a ton of emails asking me how to train, how to lose weight, build muscle, etc... Here's my experience; I know what it's like to feel frustrated with diet and exercise. As a professional boxer I have to get weighed in front of hundreds of people with cameras! And then they...

It was already a proposed idea that Featherweight Champion Yuriorkis Gamboa moves up in weight and eventually challenge Lightweight Champion Brandon Rios.  What nobody was expecting is that the fight might take place as soon as April.    The original idea called for Gamboa, who...

It is being reported that WBC light heavyweight champion Bernard Hopkins and challenger Chad Dawson will do battle again on April 28th at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. This of course will be a rematch of the controversial bout from last October that originally ended as a 2nd round TKO win for...

“The Hillyard Hammer” Chauncy Welliver returns to action on Saturday January 28th at The Corporate Box in Auckland, New Zealand as he faces the African Moyoyo Mensah. The 28 year old Welliver (51-5-5, 19 KO’s) has convincingly won his last 16 fights and is currently ranked...

Former contender star Ishe Smith just inked a deal to fight former world champ Kassim Ouma.  Smith signed with Prize Fight Promotions, and the Memphis based promotional company wasted no time putting together an action packed fight.  Smith will face former world champion Kassim Ouma at...

As announced today by Joe DeGuardia, Star Boxing has signed welterweight prospect Cletus "The Hebrew Hammer" Seldin (5-0, 3 KO’s) to an exclusive promotional contract.   The 25 year old Seldin will fight on the undercard of ROCKIN' FIGHTS on Saturday January 28th at the Paramount...

The countdown has begun for the February 18th matchup between WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko and challenger Dereck Chisora. Fight fans can see the bout on EPIX, but there hasn’t been all that much hype for the fight as of yet. Why? Most people are already seeing this fight for what...

As we all know by now, with every day that goes by it seems that a mega fight between pound for pound kings Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao seems is less likely to happen by May.  While fans may be disappointed, WBA super welterweight champion Miguel Cotto is somewhere licking his...

There’s been a bit of chatter lately about Bobby Gunn seeking a fight with multi division world champion Roy Jones Jr. The 38 year old Ontario born Gunn now lives in New Jersey and holds a career record of 21-4-1, with 18 KO’s. He has been out of the boxing ring since a controversial...

It's one of the most confusing, drama filled, messy, corrupt scenarios that boxing has seen in a long time.  The Manny Pacquiao Vs. Floyd Mayweather saga has been ongoing for years now.  If I had a nickle for every lie and stall tactic that each side has thrown up in the...

In a final eliminator for the British and Commonwealth title on January 21st at the Liverpool Olympia in Liverpool, England, David Price rumbled to a 1st round KO of John McDermott in dominant fashion. The 28 year old, 6’8” Price improved to 12-0 with 10 KO’s while Mcdermott...

The current WBA junior middleweight champion is 37-2 and having avenged the first loss of his career by defeating Margarito became a free agent. The long time Top Rank fighter is now in the best position of his career as he fields offers from Top Rank, Golden Boy and pretty much every big boxing...

When you look at the life of Oscar De La Hoya it is a story of rags to riches. Growing up in east La the son to immigrant parents boxing was in his blood. From street gangs and drug dealers De La Hoya would get into fights as a youngster and his father decided to teach him how to box. Boxing was in...

In what has become an endless debate, it looks like Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr. are still worlds apart about money for their proposed matchup. Pacquiao is insisting on a 50-50 revenue split for the super-bout while Mayweather insists that cannot happen. Greed, Ego, and ulterior motives...

It has become a painful fact that a rising star’s initial televised performance has the ability to manufacture the immediate future for that fighter’s career. Reaching the echelons of Showtime or HBO is obviously a notable tally on any boxer’s resume since it is perhaps the only...

It was announced today that both Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko and Alexander Povetkin will all defend their respective heavyweight titles live in the U.S. on EPIX in the coming weeks. In addition, all three fights will also be available for free on EpixHD.com. The schedule: February 18th, 2012:...

To kick off 2012’s first big fight, Showtime has announced that the rematch of Andre Berto and Victor Ortiz will get a two-part Fight Camp 360 treatment.    Fight Camp 360 is Showtime’s critically acclaimed documentary-type show, which follows its fighters throughout their...

As if we didn’t learn our lesson from the last 3 years, pound for pound kings Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather find themselves circling each other around the negotiating table once again.  While it appears that maybe this time the two are closer than ever to striking a deal for...

It’s no secret that Bob Arum already has a plan B for Manny Pacquiao in the event that a fight with Mayweather doesn’t materialize.  While rumors were going around of possible plan b options for Mayweather they were never really acknowledged by the pound for pound king, instead he...

Future Hall of Fame bound, multi division world champion Roy Jones Jr contacted 8CN in order to respond to a recent challenge put out by Team Bobby Gunn.  Jones added a few other names onto the list of possible next opponents.  This is what he told 8CN moments...

Season one contender star Ishe Smith just inked a multi fight fight deal with Prize Fight Promotions.  It was back in 2010 when Ishe Smith in front of a nationally televised audience on Showtime, battled then top prospect Fernando Guerrero for 10 rounds.  Many who saw the fight...

Curt Allan is still savoring his big 4-round decision over former IBA champion “Butterbean” Eric Esch this past weekend. The 47 year old Allan had been away from the Boxing ring since 1999 but found himself back into action with the chance to host a cancer benefit for his trainer Larry...