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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.

Josh Taylor Says He’ll Beat Ramirez Then Move Up To 147, Would love To Fight Pacquiao, Crawford

03/09/2021 James Slater
Josh Taylor Says He'll Beat Ramirez Then Move Up To 147, Would love To Fight Pacquiao, Crawford

Scottish hero Josh Taylor, the current holder of two belt at 140 pounds, has a massive unification … continue

Muhammad Ali’s Five Greatest Fights, Joe Frazier’s Five Greatest Fights

03/08/2021 James Slater
Muhammad Ali's Five Greatest Fights, Joe Frazier's Five Greatest Fights

Individually, heavyweight legends Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier gave the boxing world some of the greatest fights … continue

Bob Arum On Ali-Frazier: The Rumble In The Jungle Doesn’t Compare, Nothing Compares With That Fight

03/08/2021 James Slater
Bob Arum On Ali-Frazier: The Rumble In The Jungle Doesn't Compare, Nothing Compares With That Fight

The biggest, some say the greatest fight of them all, took place 50 years ago today: a … continue

Eight Years In The Making: Roman Gonzalez-Juan Francisco Estrada II This Saturday

03/07/2021 James Slater
Eight Years In The Making: Roman Gonzalez-Juan Francisco Estrada II This Saturday

Some great fights that cry out for a rematch don’t get one for some years. It was, … continue

Thomas Hearns Vs. Dennis Andries – When “The Hitman” Destroyed “The Hackney Rock”

03/07/2021 James Slater
Thomas Hearns Vs. Dennis Andries - When "The Hitman" Destroyed "The Hackney Rock"

Far and away my favorite fighter of “The Four Kings,” Thomas Hearns gave us so many great, … continue

Hearn Sees Similarities Between Canelo And Joshua

03/07/2021 James Slater
Hearn Sees Similarities Between Canelo And Joshua

Two Guys Who Came From Nothing, Who Have Built Their Legacies They are arguably the two biggest … continue

R.I.P Danny McAlinden, The Former British And Commonwealth Heavyweight Champ Who Beat Rahman Ali 50 Years Ago Today Passes Away At 73

03/09/202103/07/2021 James Slater
R.I.P Danny McAlinden, The Former British And Commonwealth Heavyweight Champ Who Beat Rahman Ali 50 Years Ago Today Passes Away At 73

While the tributes and celebratory pieces continue to come in for the epic “Fight of the Century” … continue

50 Years On: The Ali-Frazier “Fight Of The Century” Still Delivers

03/06/2021 James Slater
50 Years On: The Ali-Frazier "Fight Of The Century" Still Delivers

There are certain fights, certain great fights, that never get old. In terms of retaining the ability … continue

So How Great Was Wilfredo Benitez? 45 Years Ago Today He Made History

03/06/2021 James Slater
So How Great Was Wilfredo Benitez? 45 Years Ago Today He Made History

It has often been said that the hugely celebrated quartet of 1980s fighters dubbed “The Four Kings” … continue

Freddie Roach – The Trainer Of Champions Who Came Up The Hard Way

03/05/2021 James Slater
Freddie Roach - The Trainer Of Champions Who Came Up The Hard Way

Does a boxing trainer have to have fought himself in order to gain the full respect of … continue

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