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.

Freddie Roach Is Back With Manny Pacquiao, And “The Killer Instinct Is Back”

01/13/2019 James Slater

Time and again we hear, ahead of a big fight, how a fighter is looking and feeling … continue

De La Hoya Says Preliminary Talks Have Begun For Canelo Golovkin III – could it happen on May 4th?

01/13/2019 James Slater

As fight fans know, world middleweight champ/super-middleweight titlist Canelo Alvarez is scheduled to return to action on … continue

Kelly Pavlik Not Ruling Out Comeback – At Cruiserweight

01/12/2019 James Slater

There must be something in the air. First we hear how Marcos Maidana wants to come back … continue

Magnificent Seven: Manny Pacquiao Lists His Finest Ring Opponents

01/12/2019 James Slater

Manny Pacquiao feels very strongly he has more to achieve in the sport of boxing before he … continue

Guillermo Rigondeaux On The Loss To Lomachenko: “I Did What Was In My Best Interest”

01/14/201901/12/2019 James Slater

Fight fans everywhere know what went down on December 9th of last year when Vasyl Lomachenko and … continue

Frank Warren Still Hopeful Gennady Golovkin / Billy Joe Saunders Fight Can Happen

01/11/2019 James Slater

Billy Joe Saunders had, by and large, a terrible 2018. The former WBO middleweight champ lost his … continue

Frank Warren Says Fury vs. Wilder II Likely Before June, In The US Again: “Las Vegas Would Be One Of The Options”

01/11/2019 James Slater

It seems Tyson Fury will have to travel for a fight once again. Not that the self-styled … continue

Dillian Whyte Receives “Ridiculous” Offer For Joshua Fight In April; Says He’ll “Definitely KO Klitschko If He Comes Back”

01/11/2019 James Slater

There’s certainly a good deal of chatter regarding the heavyweight division going on. First we hear, again, … continue

Deontay Wilder Excited To Get Into The Acting Life; Lennox Lewis Sends A Warning

01/10/2019 James Slater

Reigning WBC heavyweight champ Deontay Wilder is of course best known for laying guys out, for scoring … continue

Warrior Dereck Chisora Will Fight On – but is he making a mistake?

01/10/2019 James Slater

British heavyweight warrior Dereck Chisora has decided: he will fight on, he will not call it quits. … continue