James Slater

James Slater has been a respected voice at Boxing247.com (formerly East Side Boxing) for over twenty years. Known for his deep knowledge of the sport, he covers everything from breaking news and historical features to exclusive fighter interviews. Throughout his career, Slater has spoken with world champions, rising prospects, and boxing legends alike, offering readers trusted insight and genuine passion for the fight game.

James DeGale to defend IBF super-middleweight title against Mexico’s Rogelio Medina in April or May

James DeGale to defend IBF super-middleweight title against Mexico’s Rogelio Medina in April or May

Britain’s James DeGale will make the second defence of his IBF super-middleweight title against Mexico’s Rogelio Medina in either April or May in the UK, in what will be the Olympic gold medal winner’s first fight in his own country for 18-months – so reports Mail OnLine.

The southpaw who was last seen out-pointing former champ Lucian Bute in a great action fight in Canada, might face Medina on the April 9th Anthony Joshua-Charles Martin card at The O2 in London, or he may headline a card by himself at a venue to be decided on May 14th, so says promoter Eddie Hearn.

Joseph Parker wants the winner of Joshua-Martin

Joseph Parker wants the winner of Joshua-Martin

As much of a big deal as unbeaten heavyweight sensation Anthony Joshua is in the UK, Joseph Parker, a legitimate contender/threat to any heavyweight you could care to mention, is as big a deal in New Zealand. Parker, unbeaten at 18-0(16) has plenty of good judges believing he is the next dominant heavyweight in a division that is suddenly red-hot again.

And Parker, who has been calling out “A.J” for some time now, will continue to target the Londoner, if he beats Charles Martin in April as the bookmakers say will be the case. If not, Parker will happily challenge reigning IBF heavyweight boss Martin.

Hearn on Joshua-Martin: If Anthony is successful he can fight anyone he wants

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Yesterday’s news regarding how unbeaten British heavyweight hope Anthony Joshua will face newly crowned IBF heavyweight champ Charles Martin on April 9th caused quite a splash, with everyone from Wladimir Klitschko, David Haye and Tyson Fury commenting on the big step in the career of the 2012 Olympian.

Mike Tyson’s “Undisputed Truth” returns to Las Vegas next month, Tyson says he’s excited to bring the show back to his hometown

Mike Tyson’s “Undisputed Truth” returns to Las Vegas next month, Tyson says he’s excited to bring the show back to his hometown

Mike Tyson has gone through a series of transformations in his life: from street hoodlum to boxing prodigy, to the youngest heavyweight champion in history, to walking car crash, to mellowed family man, to raconteur. It is this latest role that the man who hits his half century later this year will return to in March.

Tyson’s hugely successful one-man stage show entitled “Undisputed Truth” proved to be a revelation, with Mike’s rapid-fire delivery on stage bringing both laughter and sympathy from the consistently large crowds. Now, beginning on March 3rd, with the run ending in June, Tyson will take to the stage again.

Mayweather Promotions and Matchroom plan to join forces, co-promote shows in UK

Mayweather Promotions and Matchroom plan to join forces, co-promote shows in UK

Superstar Floyd Mayweather Junior, who has recently been embarking on a “Victory Tour” of the UK, may soon be travelling to these shores on a regular basis. As per an exclusive by Gareth A Davies of The Telegraph, Mayweather’s Mayweather Promotions and Eddie Hearns’ Matchroom stable will join forces to co-promote shows in the UK – specifically matching fighters from the two outfits together.

Sugar Ray Robinson-Jake LaMotta VI, The Saint Valentine’s Day Massacre

Sugar Ray Robinson-Jake LaMotta VI, The Saint Valentine’s Day Massacre

Sugar Ray Robinson, the ex-welterweight king, entered the ring with an amazing 120-1-2 record, his adversary, one he had grown accustomed to going to war with, climbed through the ropes with a 78-14-3 ledger. And the feared “Bronx Bull,” Jake La Motta was not going to give up his cherished middleweight crown without a fearsome, brutal fight.

Tyson Fury’s latest Tweet sure to cause speculation: Fury says we will never guess who his next fight will be against!

Tyson Fury’s latest Tweet sure to cause speculation: Fury says we will never guess who his next fight will be against!

Reigning heavyweight champion Tyson Fury is no stranger to Twitter, with the unbeaten giant often writing outlandish and sometimes humorous messages on his official Twitter page. But today’s announcement of sorts from Fury is sure to cause speculation and probably plenty of debate.

Fury, who claims he has huge news that he will share soon, took to Twitter two hours ago to write the following:

“Some massive news coming soon, had to come to London for an urgent meeting about a massive fight, TBA very soon, u will not believe who!!!!!!”