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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.

Does an “injury-free” Joseph Parker present a bigger threat to Anthony Joshua?

03/22/2018 James Slater
Does an “injury-free” Joseph Parker present a bigger threat to Anthony Joshua?

WBO heavyweight champ Joseph Parker underwent hugely successful elbow surgery back in November, a member of his … continue

Golovkin lets loose: GGG calls Canelo and De La Hoya “Cheats”

03/23/201803/22/2018 James Slater
Golovkin lets loose: GGG calls Canelo and De La Hoya “Cheats”

Back when he was first informed of the news that his upcoming rematch opponent had tested positive … continue

Roman Gonzalez set to return on GGG-Canelo card, four names listed as his possible opponent

03/21/2018 James Slater
Roman Gonzalez set to return on GGG-Canelo card, four names listed as his possible opponent

Though he strongly considered retirement after suffering back-to-back defeats at the hands of rough, tough and hard-hitting … continue

Gennady Golovkin’s Plan-B for if the Canelo return does not happen: A unification fight with Billy Joe Saunders

03/21/201803/20/2018 James Slater
Gennady Golovkin's Plan-B for if the Canelo return does not happen: A unification fight with Billy Joe Saunders

Middleweight king Gennady Golovkin was as shocked and surprised as the rest of us when Canelo Alvarez … continue

On This Day: Ike Ibeabuchi scores scary KO over the slick Chris Byrd

03/21/201803/20/2018 James Slater
On This Day: Ike Ibeabuchi scores scary KO over the slick Chris Byrd

On this day in 1999, in Tacoma, USA, an unbeaten heavyweight named Ikemefula Ibeabuchi, better known as … continue

Tyson Fury’s latest outlandish claim: I’ll break Joe Louis’ record of 25 heavyweight title defences!

03/20/2018 James Slater
Tyson Fury's latest outlandish claim: I'll break Joe Louis' record of 25 heavyweight title defences!

Inactive (for two years, four months and counting) ex-heavyweight champ Tyson Fury has been talking – again. … continue

Thirty Years ago today: George Foreman labors to a stoppage win over Dwight Muhammad Qawi and does nothing to win over his critics

03/20/201803/19/2018 James Slater
Thirty Years ago today: George Foreman labors to a stoppage win over Dwight Muhammad Qawi and does nothing to win over his critics

Three decades ago today, heavyweight legend George Foreman was less than ten fights into his unlikely comeback; … continue

Sergey Kovalev-Marcus Browne match-up agreed for the summer in New York

03/19/201803/19/2018 James Slater
Sergey Kovalev-Marcus Browne match-up agreed for the summer in New York

Sergey Kovalev, for many the hardest punching light-heavyweight in the word today, will make his next title … continue

Like it or not, talk of Floyd Mayweather’s MMA adventure refuses to go away

03/19/201803/19/2018 James Slater
Like it or not, talk of Floyd Mayweather's MMA adventure refuses to go away

Talk, most of it coming from the man himself, of Floyd Mayweather venturing into the cage and … continue

Spike O’Sullivan says he’s fighting Canelo in September – whether the Mexican star beats GGG on May 5 or not

03/19/201803/18/2018 James Slater
Spike O'Sullivan says he's fighting Canelo in September – whether the Mexican star beats GGG on May 5 or not

While fight fans the world over are looking forward to the rematch between middleweight rivals Gennady Golovkin … continue

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