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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.

Oleksandr Usyk leaves Ukraine, Joshua Rematch Expected In The Summer

03/23/2022 James Slater
Oleksandr Usyk leaves Ukraine, Joshua Rematch Expected In The Summer

While former champion Vasiliy Lomachenko, a good friend of Oleksandr Usyk, opted to stay in Ukraine and … continue

Joe Calzaghe Hits 50 – How Great Was “The Pride Of Wales?”

03/23/2022 James Slater
Joe Calzaghe Hits 50 – How Great Was “The Pride Of Wales?”

“Just as a great fighter. Everybody wants to be a great fighter, don’t they? And I never … continue

55 Years Ago Today: Ali Defeats Zora Folley In The Final Fight Of His Prime

03/22/2022 James Slater
55 Years Ago Today: Ali Defeats Zora Folley In The Final Fight Of His Prime

Folley Would Die Mysteriously Five Years Later Muhammad Ali liked Zora Folley. Indeed, the brash, controversial fighter … continue

Lomachenko Staying Put In Battle-Torn Ukraine; Kambosos Jr Says He’ll Fight Him “After I Wipe The Floor With Haney”

03/22/2022 James Slater
Lomachenko Staying Put In Battle-Torn Ukraine; Kambosos Jr Says He'll Fight Him “After I Wipe The Floor With Haney”

As fight fans may have read or heard by now, Vasiliy Lomachenko has opted to stay right … continue

Don King Outbids Frank Warren To Win The Rights To Trevor Bryan-Daniel Dubois Clash

03/22/2022 James Slater
Don King Outbids Frank Warren To Win The Rights To Trevor Bryan-Daniel Dubois Clash

Don King ain’t done yet. Not quite. The 90 year old promoter surprised plenty of people by … continue

25 Years Ago: Montell Griffin Vs. Roy Jones Jr – When “Superman” Fell (and fouled)

03/21/2022 James Slater
25 Years Ago: Montell Griffin Vs. Roy Jones Jr – When “Superman” Fell (and fouled)

Dubbed” Superman,” Roy Jones Junior was at his soaring peak. Having ruled the world at middleweight and … continue

Warrington vs Martinez II This Saturday; Another Slice Of Featherweight Action In A Stacked Division?

03/21/2022 James Slater
Warrington vs Martinez II This Saturday; Another Slice Of Featherweight Action In A Stacked Division?

It could be argued that the featherweight division is the hottest weight class in the sport right … continue

The Sad And Shocking Tale Of Tim “Doc” Anderson And Rick “Elvis” Parker – Fixed Fights, Poison And Murder

03/21/202203/21/2022 James Slater
The Sad And Shocking Tale Of Tim “Doc” Anderson And Rick “Elvis” Parker – Fixed Fights, Poison And Murder

The sport of boxing is full of weird tales, disturbing tales, shocking tales – and disgusting tales. … continue

30 Years Ago: The Barkley-Hearns Rematch; A War That Ruined Both Men

03/20/2022 James Slater
30 Years Ago: The Barkley-Hearns Rematch; A War That Ruined Both Men

As great as he was – as in super-great – Thomas Hearns never could get past Iran … continue

Edgar Berlanga Fails To Begin A New KO Streak, But Arum Says “The Kid Is A Star”

03/20/2022 James Slater
Edgar Berlanga Fails To Begin A New KO Streak, But Arum Says “The Kid Is A Star”

As fight fans are aware, unbeaten super-middleweight contender Edgar Berlanga got off to a simply electrifying start … continue

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