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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.

Seven Years Ago Today They Should Have Fought: Tyson Fury Vs. David Haye

02/08/2021 James Slater
Seven Years Ago Today They Should Have Fought: Tyson Fury Vs. David Haye

Who would have won the domestic blockbuster? Talk about a fight, one that got everyone pumped up … continue

Fabio Wardley Vs. Eric Molina On Povetkin/Whyte II Card: Who Wins?

02/07/2021 James Slater
Fabio Wardley Vs. Eric Molina On Povetkin/Whyte II Card: Who Wins?

An interesting heavyweight match-up will take place on the Alexander Povetkin-Dillian Whyte rematch card set for March … continue

Tributes Pour In For Former Heavyweight King Leon Spinks – 1953 to 2021

02/07/2021 James Slater
Tributes Pour In For Former Heavyweight King Leon Spinks – 1953 to 2021

As fight fans have no doubt read by now, former heavyweight champion Leon Spinks passed away on … continue

Mark Breland: “To Be Honest, I Could Beat Anthony Joshua”

02/07/2021 James Slater
Mark Breland: "To Be Honest, I Could Beat Anthony Joshua"

Former welterweight champ and former co-trainer of Deontay Wilder, Mark Breland sure had a lot to say … continue

George Foreman On Why His Older Self Would Have Beaten His Younger Self; Decisioned Muhammad Ali

02/06/2021 James Slater
George Foreman On Why His Older Self Would Have Beaten His Younger Self; Decisioned Muhammad Ali

It’s a fascinating Dream Fight with a most dreamlike quality: George Foreman Vs. George Foreman! Foreman, as … continue

Shaquille O’Neal Plans To Invest In Bare Knuckle Fighting: These Are The Greatest, Toughest Athletes In The World

02/06/2021 James Slater
Shaquille O'Neal Plans To Invest In Bare Knuckle Fighting: These Are The Greatest, Toughest Athletes In The World

Basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal is a huge fan of bare-knuckle fighting, and the all-time great has plans … continue

Breland Breaks His Silence On Wilder Conspiracy Claims: Spiked The Water? Come On Now, Only Foolish People Come Out With Stuff Like That

02/07/202102/06/2021 James Slater
Breland Breaks His Silence On Wilder Conspiracy Claims: Spiked The Water? Come On Now, Only Foolish People Come Out With Stuff Like That

Former welterweight champ and sacked former co-trainer of Deontay Wilder, Mark Breland is known as one of … continue

On This Day In 2009 Joe Calzaghe Announced His Retirement – And “The Pride Of Wales” Made It Stick

02/05/2021 James Slater
On This Day In 2009 Joe Calzaghe Announced His Retirement – And “The Pride Of Wales” Made It Stick

Rewind to February 5 of 2009, and Joe Calzaghe had made up his mind. It wasn’t easy, … continue

Daniel Dubois To Get New Trainer; Given Green Light To Return In April

02/05/2021 James Slater
Daniel Dubois To Get New Trainer; Given Green Light To Return In April

It’s been almost three months since heavily touted heavyweight prospect Daniel Dubois lost his unbeaten pro record … continue

February 5, 1943 – When The Unstoppable Jake LaMotta Scored His Greatest Victory

02/05/2021 James Slater
February 5, 1943 – When The Unstoppable Jake LaMotta Scored His Greatest Victory

Imagine it: two of the absolute best fighters in the world fighting each other, in a rematch, … continue

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