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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.

On This Day: John H. Stracey shocks Jose Napoles

12/07/202012/05/2020 James Slater
On This Day: John H. Stracey shocks Jose Napoles

Exactly 45 years ago today, a British fighter scored one of the finest away wins in the … continue

Recalling The Joe Louis-Jersey Joe Walcott Battles

12/05/2020 James Slater
Recalling The Joe Louis-Jersey Joe Walcott Battles

Great as he was, heavyweight legend Joe Louis had more than enough trouble with Jersey Joe Walcott; … continue

On This Day In 1998: The Great Manny Pacquiao KO’s Sasakul To Wins His First World Title

12/06/202012/05/2020 James Slater
On This Day In 1998: The Great Manny Pacquiao KO's Sasakul To Wins His First World Title

It would prove to be the first of many. On this day, December 4, in 1998, a … continue

Hearn Insists Tyson Fury Should Be Ringside At Joshua-Pulev Fight

12/06/202012/04/2020 James Slater
Hearn Insists Tyson Fury Should Be Ringside At Joshua-Pulev Fight

Will Tyson Fury be pulling up a ringside seat at next Saturday’s Anthony Joshua-Kubrat Pulev fight? Eddie … continue

Makabu – Durodola WBC Cruiserweight Title Fight On Dec. 19 In Kinshasa

12/06/202012/04/2020 James Slater
Makabu - Durodola WBC Cruiserweight Title Fight On Dec. 19 In Kinshasa

They may not be massive names, but cruiserweight warriors Illunga Makabu and Olanewaju Durodola have between them … continue

Catching Up With Former Heavyweight Contender King Ipitan

12/06/202012/04/2020 James Slater
Catching Up With Former Heavyweight Contender King Ipitan

Exclusive interview by James Slater: Tall, athletic and packing a punch, Nigerian heavyweight King Ipitan looked for … continue

Samuel Peter KO Jeremy Williams: When The Nigerian Really Was A “Nightmare!”

12/04/2020 James Slater
Samuel Peter KO Jeremy Williams: When The Nigerian Really Was A “Nightmare!”

Rewind to the mid-2000s, and Samuel Peter really was a heavyweight puncher to be reckoned with. Peter … continue

Krzysztof Glowacki The Latest Fighter To Test Positive For Covid, Fight With Lawrence Okolie Off

03/18/202112/03/2020 James Slater
Krzysztof Glowacki The Latest Fighter To Test Positive For Covid, Fight With Lawrence Okolie Off

Though we in the UK are set to start being vaccinated as soon as next week, the … continue

Angel Garcia On Spence’s Car Crash, Says He Wouldn’t Have Put His Fighter Back In The Ring So Soon

12/03/202012/03/2020 James Slater
Angel Garcia On Spence's Car Crash, Says He Wouldn't Have Put His Fighter Back In The Ring So Soon

The big talking point going into this Saturday’s welterweight clash between Errol Spence and Danny Garcia, one … continue

The Tyson-Jones P-P-V Pulled In Over 1 Million Buys

12/02/202012/02/2020 James Slater
The Tyson-Jones P-P-V Pulled In Over 1 Million Buys

We all knew the interest levels in the Mike Tyson Vs. Roy Jones exhibition bout were high, … continue

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