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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.

Is Las Vegas Still The Best, The Most Glamorously Exciting Place To See A Big Fight?

08/03/2019 James Slater
Is Las Vegas Still The Best, The Most Glamorously Exciting Place To See A Big Fight?

Once the undisputed, and untouchable Mecca of boxing, Las Vegas dominated the boxing scene for many years … continue

Canelo Deeply Upset At Being Stripped Of IBF Title, But We Could Now Get Two Great Fights: Canelo-Andrade, GGG-Derevyanchenko Possible

08/03/2019 James Slater
Canelo Deeply Upset At Being Stripped Of IBF Title, But We Could Now Get Two Great Fights: Canelo-Andrade, GGG-Derevyanchenko Possible

Though Mexican superstar Canelo Alvarez is deeply upset at the way he has been stripped of his … continue

Heavyweight News: Tyson Fury vs Otto Wallin “Agreed For September,” Adam Kownacki Out-Weighs Chris Arreola By 22 Pounds

08/02/201908/02/2019 James Slater
Heavyweight News: Tyson Fury vs Otto Wallin “Agreed For September,” Adam Kownacki Out-Weighs Chris Arreola By 22 Pounds

Two notable pieces of heavyweight news came out today. First up, proud claimant of the lineal heavyweight … continue

Andy Ruiz Says He Wants Both Deontay Wilder And Tyson Fury After He’s Beaten Joshua Again

08/02/2019 James Slater
Andy Ruiz Says He Wants Both Deontay Wilder And Tyson Fury After He's Beaten Joshua Again

WBA/IBF/WBO heavyweight champ Andy Ruiz spoke on The Joe Rogan Show recently, and the Mexican/American “Destroyer” said … continue

Bob Arum Says Al Haymon To Blame For No Crawford vs Spence Fight Being Made; Haymon Not Sure Spence Would Win Says Arum

08/02/201908/01/2019 James Slater
Bob Arum Says Al Haymon To Blame For No Crawford vs Spence Fight Being Made; Haymon Not Sure Spence Would Win Says Arum

Promoter Bob Arum seems about as hot on seeing a welterweight showdown between Terence Crawford (his guy) … continue

Joe Goossen, New Trainer Of Chris Arreola, Sees A “Brutal, FOTY” Battle With Adam Kownacki On Saturday

08/02/201908/01/2019 James Slater
Joe Goossen, New Trainer Of Chris Arreola, Sees A “Brutal, FOTY” Battle With Adam Kownacki On Saturday

Can an ageing fighter who is closing in on the end of his career prosper under the … continue

Matthew Hilton: I Swear, I was Never Once Hurt In Any Fight – Exclusive Interview

08/01/2019 James Slater

https://youtu.be/Aqj7M6uEXjw Canadian legend and former IBF 154 pound champ Matthew Hilton should, in the opinion of many, … continue

Sergiy Derevyanchenko Approved By DAZN, Could Face Canelo In October

08/02/201907/31/2019 James Slater
Sergiy Derevyanchenko Approved By DAZN, Could Face Canelo In October

It seems middleweight king Canelo Alvarez may well be staying put at 160 pounds for the immediate … continue

30 Years Ago Today: KO King Julian Jackson Ices Future Star Terry Norris In Double-Quick Fashion

07/30/2019 James Slater

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJft3LCWQCA Plenty of knowledgable fight fans today tell you Julian Jackson, a former champ at 154 and … continue

Mike Tyson’s Losses And How They Affect His Legacy

07/30/2019 James Slater

On this day in 2004, former two-time heavyweight king Mike Tyson was an ageing, past his best … continue

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