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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.

On This Day – Jermain Taylor Ends Bernard Hopkins’ Long Run As Middleweight King

07/16/2020 James Slater
On This Day – Jermain Taylor Ends Bernard Hopkins' Long Run As Middleweight King

Bernard Hopkins had already made history, now he was fighting for even more. The legendary “Executioner” from … continue

There Were Calls For George Chuvalo’s Retirement After His Loss To Joe Frazier

07/16/202007/15/2020 James Slater
There Were Calls For George Chuvalo's Retirement After His Loss To Joe Frazier

Yet Canada’s Finest Is Still Fighting The Good Fight Today Has there ever been a tougher fighter, … continue

Joshua Clottey Pays Tribute To Alfred Kotey: No Ghanaian Boxer Was As Stylish And Skilful

07/15/2020 James Slater
Joshua Clottey Pays Tribute To Alfred Kotey: No Ghanaian Boxer Was As Stylish And Skilful

Like all the other people who knew him or had seen him fight, Joshua Clottey was saddened … continue

20 Years Ago – A Prime Lennox Lewis Sends “The White Buffalo” Crashing Through The Ropes To Defeat

07/15/2020 James Slater
20 Years Ago – A Prime Lennox Lewis Sends “The White Buffalo” Crashing Through The Ropes To Defeat

Lennox Lewis scored a number of notable and highly impressive KO’s during his career (32 KO’s from … continue

Elmer “Violent” Ray – The Greatest Heavyweight To Have Never Fought For The World Title?

07/14/2020 James Slater

It’s one of the most well-known nicknames in boxing history, yet the guy who was tagged with … continue

Agit Kabayel-Evgenios Lazaridis This Saturday For WBA Continental Heavyweight Strap

07/14/2020 James Slater
Agit Kabayel-Evgenios Lazaridis This Saturday For WBA Continental Heavyweight Strap

An interesting heavyweight match-up will take place in Magdeburg, Germany on Saturday night, as unbeaten contender Agit … continue

The Danny Garcia Loss And How It Ended Amir Khan’s Run As A World Champion Fighter

07/14/2020 James Slater
The Danny Garcia Loss And How It Ended Amir Khan's Run As A World Champion Fighter

If Amir Khan was not made of sterner stuff heart and desire-wise, the nasty, upset KO loss … continue

Michael Nunn To Fight This Saturday – In A Kickboxing Bout

07/14/2020 James Slater
Michael Nunn To Fight This Saturday – In A Kickboxing Bout

Former middleweight king Michael Nunn, who also won a version of the super-iddleweight title during a career … continue

Micky Ward Vs. Emanuel Augustus: Ward’s Other Epic War

07/15/202007/13/2020 James Slater
Micky Ward Vs. Emanuel Augustus: Ward's Other Epic War

Who knows, if boxing history had turned out differently, Micky Ward and Emanuel Augustus might have given … continue

Saul Canelo Alvarez At 30 – Has He Peaked Or Is The Best Still To Come?

07/13/2020 James Slater
Saul Canelo Alvarez At 30 – Has He Peaked Or Is The Best Still To Come?

Mexican superstar, indeed, the face of boxing today, Canelo Alvarez turns 30 this week (Saturday). Throughout boxing … continue

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