James Slater

James Slater has been a leading voice at Boxing247.com (East Side Boxing) for more than two decades. His expertise lies in writing news, detailed historical articles, and conducting interviews with fighters across the globe. Over his career, Slater has spoken with world champions, prospects, and legends, bringing unique insights to both current events and boxing’s rich history. Slater’s long-standing commitment to the sport has made him a trusted source for fans who want context, reliability, and passion in their boxing news.

Richard Commey Out For April 12th Fight, Vasyl Lomachenko To Keep The Date – Anthony Crolla Looms

02/09/2019 James Slater

Richard Commey’s misfortune could well turn out to be Anthony Crolla’s good fortune. Commey, who picked up … continue

Anthony Joshua vs Jarrell Miller On For June 1 At Madison Square Garden; Official Announcement Expected Monday

02/09/2019 James Slater

It’s official, or it soon will be: WBA/IBF/WBO heavyweight ruler Anthony Joshua will, as was widely expected, … continue

Dillian Whyte Lays Into Jarrell Miller: He’s Garbage. He Can’t Punch

02/08/2019 James Slater

It’s likely most fans would agree that Dillian Whyte is far more deserving of a title shot … continue

Yuriorkis Gamboa To Sign Multi-Fight Deal With PBC – can the Cuban win something big before he calls it a career?

02/08/2019 James Slater

Yuriorkis Gamboa seemed to be headed towards star status, maybe even superstar status. When he burst onto … continue

20 Years On: Looking Back At The Savage Fight That Put Oscar De La Hoya In Bed For Two Weeks – and turned him into a promoter

02/08/2019 James Slater

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHGnJB3u-2U It was twenty years ago this month (February 13th) when Oscar De La Hoya fought what … continue

Former Champ Rocky Lockridge Passes Away

02/08/201902/07/2019 James Slater

Unfortunately, the sad news keeps coming regarding the great featherweights and super-featherweights of this beloved sport of … continue

Will The Wilder/Fury Rematch Do Over A Million PPV Buys In The U.S?

02/07/201902/07/2019 James Slater

The first fight was big, and exciting – but the rematch will likely be bigger. Much bigger. … continue

How Good Was Pinklon Thomas?

02/08/201902/07/2019 James Slater

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_L_6JIiga3c How good was former heavyweight belt-holder Pinklon Thomas? Could “Pinky” even have had it in him … continue

Oliver McCall To Fight Again In March?

02/07/201902/06/2019 James Slater

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DPETfi0Zx8 Tomorrow, February 7th, marks the 22nd anniversary of one of the oddest, weirdest world heavyweight title … continue

With Sergey Kovalev’s Win Over Alvarez, Buddy McGirt Proves Again He Is The Trainer To Revive A Fighter’s Career

02/06/2019 James Slater

If light-heavyweight puncher Sergey Kovalez was not on the scrap heap after his stoppage loss to Eleider … continue