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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.

Born 100 Years Ago Today: The Tougher Than Tough Jake LaMotta

07/10/202207/10/2022 James Slater
Born 100 Years Ago Today: The Tougher Than Tough Jake LaMotta

For a while it looked as though Jake LaMotta might live to be 100 years old. The … continue

Derek Chisora Wins Split Decision In FOTY Contender With Pulev – Boxing Results

07/10/202207/09/2022 James Slater
Derek Chisora Wins Split Decision In FOTY Contender With Pulev - Boxing Results

Tonight, at The O2 in London, heavyweight warrior (write it with a capital W) Dereck Chisora won … continue

Can Vasiliy Lomachenko Rule Again?

07/09/2022 James Slater
Can Vasiliy Lomachenko Rule Again?

Hearn Says Loma Will Likely Fight Winner Of Haney-Kambosos Rematch Along with his countryman Oleksandr Usyk, Vasiliy … continue

20 Years Ago Today: A Beast Goes Pro – Edwin Valero

07/09/202207/09/2022 James Slater
20 Years Ago Today: A Beast Goes Pro – Edwin Valero

20 years ago today, in Caracas in his native Venezuela, Edwin Valero boxed his pro debut. Or … continue

David Haye On Tyson Fury: Have They Taken His WBC Title Off Him? No, Then He’s Not Retired

07/08/2022 James Slater
David Haye On Tyson Fury: Have They Taken His WBC Title Off Him? No, Then He's Not Retired

David Haye, along with a good few other people, has insisted that if Tyson Fury really is … continue

Dereck Chisora, Kubrat Pulev Weigh-In: Chisora 258.2, Pulev 250

07/09/202207/08/2022 James Slater
Dereck Chisora, Kubrat Pulev Weigh-In: Chisora 258.2, Pulev 250

The weights are in for tomorrow night’s heavyweight clash between veterans Kubrat Pulev and Dereck Chisora. Pulev, … continue

Sky Sports To Show Usyk-Joshua Rematch As BT Sport, BBC and DAZN Are Beaten In Bidding War

07/08/2022 James Slater
Sky Sports To Show Usyk-Joshua Rematch As BT Sport, BBC and DAZN Are Beaten In Bidding War

It’s official: the long-awaited return fight between Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua will be televised live on … continue

On This Day: Nonito Donaire Ices Vic Darchinyan With One Sweet Left Hook

07/07/2022 James Slater
On This Day: Nonito Donaire Ices Vic Darchinyan With One Sweet Left Hook

This one-punch knockout was just sweet. Rewind to July 7 of 2007, and “Filipino Flash” Nonito Donaire … continue

Chisora-Pulev Winner, Whyte, Joyce: All Options For Daniel Dubois Says McGuigan

07/07/202207/07/2022 James Slater
Chisora-Pulev Winner, Whyte, Joyce: All Options For Daniel Dubois Says McGuigan

WBA “regular” heavyweight champ Daniel Dubois has a number of good options right now, says his trainer … continue

We Will Miss Dereck Chisora When He’s Gone; But Chisora Says He Won’t Retire After Pulev Fight, Win Or Lose

07/06/2022 James Slater
We Will Miss Dereck Chisora When He's Gone; But Chisora Says He Won't Retire After Pulev Fight, Win Or Lose

One fight fan perhaps best described veteran heavyweight warhorse Dereck Chisora when he or she referred to … continue

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