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.

IBF purse bid of March 6 ordered for Errol Spence Vs. Carlos Ocampo; fight would take place June 16 in Dallas

02/25/2018 James Slater

Are we about to see a quite horrendous mismatch, or might unheralded Mexican Carlos Ocampo pull off … continue

Daniel Dubois wins with third-round stoppage of DL Jones

02/25/201802/25/2018 James Slater

He is the young up and coming heavyweight everyone in the UK is taking about, and last … continue

Happy 41st Birthday, Floyd “Money” Mayweather

02/24/2018 James Slater

By the time they had reached the age of 41, all-time greats like Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray … continue

Times Live Top-10 Greatest-Ever Heavyweight Champions list sure to cause debate

02/24/2018 James Slater

It’s a list that pops up every now and then, and boxing fans seem to love it … continue

Charles Martin will continue comeback on Wilder-Ortiz card, will face Curtis Harper

02/24/2018 James Slater

On the fast-approaching March 3 card headlined by Deontay Wilder Vs. Luis Ortiz, former IBF heavyweight champ … continue

“The scene of the crime” – In return with Canelo, can GGG get a fair decision from the judges this time?

02/23/2018 James Slater

As fight fans have surely heard by now, Gennady Golovkin-Canelo Alvarez II, the biggest rematch of 2018, … continue

Ten years ago today: Wladimir Klitschko and Sultan Ibragimov stink out Madison Square Garden

02/23/2018 James Slater

Imagine if all big fights turned out like this one. Imagine if this was the first big … continue

Deontay Wilder says the old era of heavyweight greats should big-up the new era’s fighters, not hate ’em!

02/22/2018 James Slater

As fans may recall, Deontay Wilder recently made a comment – in reply to being asked what … continue

Pacquiao looking for KO win over Alvarado, then a big fight with either Crawford or Lomachenko

02/23/201802/22/2018 James Slater

As fans know, superstar Manny Pacquiao, last seen dropping a controversial 12-round decision to big underdog Jeff Horn, is set to return to action soon: on the April 14 card topped by (or sharing co-headline with) Horn against Terence Crawford; Manny going up against a still-game but generally faded Mike Alvarado.

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Luis Ortiz has been tested seven times in run-up to Wilder fight, his manager says; Wilder hoping his challenger “does the right thing”

02/22/2018 James Slater

The rescheduled Deontay Wilder-Luis Ortiz fight is just days away – nine in fact – and everyone who was excited to see the fight back in November is hoping Cuban southpaw Ortiz comes out clean in any and all drug tests preceding the bout. And, according to Ortiz’ manager Jay Jimenez, his man has indeed been a good guy; being tested some seven times, by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association, and coming out clean as a whistle.

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