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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.

39 Years Ago: Holmes Vs. Cooney – The Fight That Came A Year Too Early For Gentleman Gerry

06/11/2021 James Slater
39 Years Ago: Holmes Vs. Cooney – The Fight That Came A Year Too Early For Gentleman Gerry

The biggest heavyweight fight of the 1980s took place on this day in 1982, as heavyweight great … continue

Shakur Stevenson Calls For Oscar Valdez Next: What Are We Waiting For?

06/10/2021 James Slater
Shakur Stevenson Calls For Oscar Valdez Next: What Are We Waiting For?

Shakur Stevenson believes he is the sport’s next superstar and a good deal of people agree with … continue

Kirkland Laing Passes Away At Age 66

06/10/202106/10/2021 James Slater
Kirkland Laing Passes Away At Age 66

In sad news, it has been reported how British boxer Kirkland Laing, a true one-off, has passed … continue

Remembering When Don Curry Was “The Next Sugar Ray Leonard”

06/11/202106/09/2021 James Slater
Remembering When Don Curry Was "The Next Sugar Ray Leonard"

Known as “The Lone Star Cobra,” unbeaten, untouchable welterweight master Don Curry was at the peak of … continue

Fury-Wilder III Undercard Looking Very Solid: Helenius-Kownacki II, Ajagba-Sanchez, Anderson-Tereshkin

06/09/2021 James Slater
Fury-Wilder III Undercard Looking Very Solid: Helenius-Kownacki II, Ajagba-Sanchez, Anderson-Tereshkin

July 24th could turn out to be quite the heavyweight night. The third fight between bitter rivals … continue

Sky Sports Agree Four-Year Deal, Will Televise Top Rank Shows In UK

06/09/2021 James Slater
Sky Sports Agree Four-Year Deal, Will Televise Top Rank Shows In UK

In what is nothing but great news for British boxing fans, Sky Sports have agreed a four-year … continue

43 Years Ago: When Holmes And Norton Went Through Hell; And Gave Us An Incomparable Heavyweight Classic

06/09/2021 James Slater
43 Years Ago: When Holmes And Norton Went Through Hell; And Gave Us An Incomparable Heavyweight Classic

43 years ago, at the sports pavilion at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, heavyweights Larry Holmes and … continue

Sonny Liston At 50: Old But Still Lethal

06/09/202106/08/2021 James Slater
Sonny Liston At 50: Old But Still Lethal

When was the great Sonny Liston born? 1930? 1931? Or much earlier – maybe as early as … continue

Roy Jones: “Carl Froch Says I’m Shot To Bits – Show Me!”

06/08/2021 James Slater
Roy Jones: "Carl Froch Says I'm Shot To Bits – Show Me!"

Roy Jones Vs. Carl Froch – who wins? This would have been a great fight back in … continue

Warren Says Joe Joyce Will Fight July 24 or 31 – Yoka and Takam Possible Opponents

06/08/2021 James Slater
Warren Says Joe Joyce Will Fight July 24 or 31 – Yoka and Takam Possible Opponents

Promoter Frank Warren says his heavyweight Joe Joyce cannot “sit around and keep waiting” for a fight … continue

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