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.

Results: Srisaket Sor Rungvisai blasts Young Gil Bae to defeat inside a round

07/22/201807/21/2018 James Slater

Today In his home country of Thailand, bantamweight king and pound-for-pound entrant Srisaket Sor Rungvisai blasted out … continue

Luis Ortiz says Wilder would “be all over Joshua,” would stop him in three-rounds

07/22/201807/21/2018 James Slater

Cuban danger man Luis Ortiz knows firsthand how hard reinging WBC heavyweight king Deontay Wilder can punch, … continue

What next for the Gassiev vs Usyk Winner – a move to heavyweight?

07/21/2018 James Slater

Fans will witness an historic fight tonight in Russia, as unbeaten cruiserweights Oleksandr Usyk and Murat Gassiev … continue

Remembering The Great Vernon Forrest

01/26/202207/20/2018 James Slater

Born in Augusta, Georgia in February of 1971, Vernon Forrest had obvious talent as a boxer and … continue

Ranking The Ten Greatest Cruiserweights In Boxing History

07/20/2018 James Slater

It’s cruiserweight fever right now, as we await tomorrow nght’s historic four-belt unification showdown between rival champions … continue

Iran Barkley says he’s coming back as a cruiserweight – at age 58

07/20/2018 James Slater

There seems little to no chance it would be permitted to happen, not in an officially sanctioned … continue

Alexander Povetkin insists he is and always has been a clean fighter; Anthony Joshua says he’d rather lose than get caught doping

07/19/201807/19/2018 James Slater

One of the bigger talking points surrounding the upcoming September 22 title defence by Anthony Joshua against … continue