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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.

50 Years Ago Today: Heavyweight Legend George Foreman Won Olympic Gold

10/26/2018 James Slater

October 26th, 1968 – Mexico City, Mexico. A young, raw and incredibly strong and powerful teenage heavyweight … continue

Deontay Wilder Not The Only Fighter To Have Inflicted Pain On His Team Members During Training

10/26/201810/26/2018 James Slater
Deontay Wilder Not The Only Fighter To Have Inflicted Pain On His Team Members During Training

There is no doubting the withering punching power reigning WBC heavyweight king Deontay Wilder possesses. With an … continue

Luis Ortiz To Fight On Wilder-Fury Card, Maybe Against Travis Kauffman

10/28/201810/25/2018 James Slater
Luis Ortiz To Fight On Wilder-Fury Card, Maybe Against Travis Kauffman

The under-card for the December 1st heavyweight showdown between WBC ruler Deontay Wilder and lineal champ Tyson … continue

Fres Oquendo Takes A Pass, Bogdan Dinu Agrees To Step In And Face Jarrell Miller On Nov. 17

10/25/2018 James Slater
Fres Oquendo Takes A Pass, Bogdan Dinu Agrees To Step In And Face Jarrell Miller On Nov. 17

Who is Bogdan Dinu? Fans may get a closer look at the unbeaten Romanian heavyweight on November … continue

Both Furys, Tyson And Hughie up against it in big heavyweight fights

10/28/201810/25/2018 James Slater
Both Furys, Tyson And Hughie up against it in big heavyweight fights

The proud fighting family name belonging to “born fighters” the Furys is soon to be very much … continue

Lomachenko vs. Pedraza: Loma Wants To See How His Shoulder Feels In The Fight, Pedraza Believes He Can Get The Upset Win

12/09/201810/24/2018 James Slater
Lomachenko vs. Pedraza: Loma Wants To See How His Shoulder Feels In The Fight, Pedraza Believes He Can Get The Upset Win

Puerto Rico’s Jose Pedraza is fast approaching the biggest, and toughest, fight of his entire career. As … continue

Bob Arum Lays Into Al Haymon: He’s The Cancer Of The Sport

10/24/2018 James Slater
Bob Arum Lays Into Al Haymon: He's The Cancer Of The Sport

Bob Arum doesn’t hold his tongue for anyone, nor does he hold it when talking about anyone. … continue

The 1980’s Welterweight Division: No Place For The Meek, The Weak Or The Mild

10/25/201810/24/2018 James Slater

After the departure of all-time greats Sugar Ray Leonard, Thomas Hearns and Roberto Duran, at the early … continue

Dereck Chisora Has Until The End Of The Week To Agree Terms Or No December Rematch, Says Dillian Whyte

10/23/201810/23/2018 James Slater
Dereck Chisora Has Until The End Of The Week To Agree Terms Or No December Rematch, Says Dillian Whyte

Dereck Chisora is fast running out of time, and options, says rival British heavyweight Dillian Whyte. The … continue

How Many PPV Buys Will Wilder vs Fury Do? Hearn Says If It’s A Million, Wilder Can Have 50/50 Split In AJ Fight

10/23/2018 James Slater
How Many PPV Buys Will Wilder vs Fury Do? Hearn Says If It's A Million, Wilder Can Have 50/50 Split In AJ Fight

First of all, promoter Eddie Hearn said he was almost certain a Deontay Wilder-Tyson Fury fight would … continue

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