James Slater, Author At Boxing News

Showtime’s Bobby Czyz Recalls “The Bite Fight”

June 18, 2020June 18, 2020 by James Slater

Bobby Czyz, Evander Holyfield, Mike Tyson - It was 23 years ago this month (June 28) when it happened. With many millions watching, a completely unhinged Mike Tyson inexplicably and shamefully sank his teeth into the ear of arch-rival Evander Holyfield. Not once but twice.

It was 23 years ago this month (June 28) when it happened. With many millions watching, a completely unhinged Mike Tyson inexplicably and shamefully sank his teeth into the ear … Read more

Floyd Mayweather Sr’s Brutal Assessment Of Deontay Wilder – “He’s Trash”

June 18, 2020June 18, 2020 by James Slater

Deontay Wilder - You can count out Floyd Mayweather Senior when it comes to him being someone new climbing aboard to train former WBC heavyweight champ Deontay Wilder as the 34-year-old tries to win back his belt and revive his career following that brutal stoppage loss to Tyson Fury. If the February defeat was brutal, what Mayweather Sr. has had to say about Wilder is equally brutal.

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You can count out Floyd Mayweather Senior when it comes to him being someone new climbing aboard to train former WBC heavyweight champ Deontay Wilder as the 34-year-old tries to … Read more

Jarrell Miller’s Return Set For July 9 – Will You Be Pleased To See “Big Baby” Back?

June 17, 2020June 17, 2020 by James Slater

Jarrell Miller - Various reports say heavyweight contender Jarrell “Big Baby” Miller will return to action on July 9 in Las Vegas, in what will be both the 32 year old's first fight for 20 months and his Top Rank debut. As fans know, Miller lost out on his June 2019 shot at Anthony Joshua due to testing positive for illegal stimulants. Miller has since cried his innocence once again, saying the failed tests came about due to a stem cell shot he had been given to treat some lingering elbow injuries (buy this tale if you wish).

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Various reports say heavyweight contender Jarrell “Big Baby” Miller will return to action on July 9 in Las Vegas, in what will be both the 32 year old’s first fight … Read more

Hearn: Whyte Vs. Chisora In A Cage? That’s Huge!

June 17, 2020June 17, 2020 by James Slater

Dereck Chisora, Dillian Whyte - We've seen boxers try their hand at MMA, and we've seen MMA fighters try their hand at boxing. But here's a new twist on the crossover fight – two boxers taking on each other in an MMA fight! Dillian Whyte Vs. Dereck Chisora III, in a cage? Eddie Hearn spoke with Sky Sports about such an event, and the promoter says such a fight would be “huge.”

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We’ve seen boxers try their hand at MMA, and we’ve seen MMA fighters try their hand at boxing. But here’s a new twist on the crossover fight – two boxers … Read more

On This Day In 2000 – Shane Mosley Tops Oscar De La Hoya In A Classic

June 17, 2020 by James Slater

Oscar De La Hoya, Shane Mosley - Dubbed “Destiny,” the welterweight classic that took place 20 years ago today, between “Sugar” Shane Mosley and Oscar De La Hoya, ranks as one of the finest 147 pound battles of recent memory. Two primed and peaking stars, one of the mega-star variety, giving their all for 12 superb, fast-paced rounds.

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Dubbed “Destiny,” the welterweight classic that took place 20 years ago today, between “Sugar” Shane Mosley and Oscar De La Hoya, ranks as one of the finest 147 pound battles … Read more

New Book: “Killed In Brazil?” Promises To Be Fascinating Reading For Arturo Gatti Admirers

June 16, 2020June 16, 2020 by James Slater

Arturo Gatti - “I know for a fact he never quit in the ring, and he'd never quit in life. I just know there's something more to it. I guarantee it wasn't suicide,” Micky Ward, speaking in November, about Arturo Gatti's death.

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“I know for a fact he never quit in the ring, and he’d never quit in life. I just know there’s something more to it. I guarantee it wasn’t suicide,” … Read more

Roberto Duran, The Greatest Living Fighter, Turns 69 – Ranking His Five Greatest Wins

June 16, 2020June 16, 2020 by James Slater

Roberto Duran - The great Roberto Duran turns 69 today. For many the greatest living fighter, for some more the greatest fighter of all-time (certainly the finest lightweight in boxing history), Duran has some truly astonishing, incredible fighting career to look back on. Just one glance at Duran's numbers – 103-16(70) – let's a fan know how special Duran was. And of those 16 defeats, nine of them came after Duran had turned 38.

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The great Roberto Duran turns 69 today. For many the greatest living fighter, for some more the greatest fighter of all-time (certainly the finest lightweight in boxing history), Duran has … Read more

Arum’s First Choice For Crawford Is Pacquiao, If Not – Thurman, Porter, Ugas Or Brook

June 15, 2020June 15, 2020 by James Slater

Manny Pacquiao, Terence Crawford - Bob Arum is working on Terence Crawford's next fight; at least the promoter has plenty of ideas regarding Crawford's next fight. Speaking with talkSPORT, Arum said his first choice is a Crawford Vs. Manny Pacquiao fight, perhaps out in the Middle East. However, Arum added how, if that fight is unable to make here in 2020, it will likely be one of the following four welterweights for “Bud”: Keith Thurman, Shawn Porter, Yordenis Ugas or Kell Brook.

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Bob Arum is working on Terence Crawford’s next fight; at least the promoter has plenty of ideas regarding Crawford’s next fight. Speaking with talkSPORT, Arum said his first choice is … Read more

New Ring Magazine Heavyweight Rankings – Do You Agree With Them?

June 15, 2020June 15, 2020 by James Slater

Anthony Joshua, Dillian Whyte, Tyson Fury - For many fight fans it's still “The Bible of Boxing,” and it always will be. Ring Magazine, an institution since 1922, for many, THE publication to trust. Many fans turn to the Ring Magazine rankings page in an effort at finding out just who the best of the best really are. It's gotten way more confusing over the years, over the decades. It seems hard to imagine there was a time when there was just one champion per weight class (and a helluva lot less weight classes).

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For many fight fans it’s still “The Bible of Boxing,” and it always will be. Ring Magazine, an institution since 1922, for many, THE publication to trust. Many fans turn … Read more

Dillian Whyte Has Had Enough – Sues The WBC

June 15, 2020June 15, 2020 by James Slater

Dillian Whyte - Absolutely everyone with a fair mind knows British heavyweight Dillian Whyte is THE single most deserving fighter out there when it comes to a shot at the heavyweight title. Whyte has been the WBC mandatory for the longest time, he is the interim WBC champion and he has done everything asked of him in the ring. But still Whyte is kept waiting. And waiting and waiting.

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Absolutely everyone with a fair mind knows British heavyweight Dillian Whyte is THE single most deserving fighter out there when it comes to a shot at the heavyweight title. Whyte … Read more