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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.

Anthony Joshua: People asking about my stamina – go back and study boxing!

03/18/2018 James Slater
Anthony Joshua: People asking about my stamina - go back and study boxing!

Anthony Joshua is tired, bored even, of critics pointing towards his stamina and suggesting how it, along … continue

Highly touted Felix Verdejo now a fighter with a career in tatters after stoppage loss to Antonio Lozado Jnr.

03/18/2018 James Slater
Highly touted Felix Verdejo now a fighter with a career in tatters after stoppage loss to Antonio Lozado Jnr.

No lesser great fighter than the currently seemingly untouchable Vasyl Lomacehnko once said how Puerto Rican star … continue

Joseph Parker arrives in UK for Joshua fight; Bob Arum convinced Parker wins on March 31

03/17/2018 James Slater
Joseph Parker arrives in UK for Joshua fight; Bob Arum convinced Parker wins on March 31

Two weeks today, in Cardiff, Wales, before yet another massive crowd the kind of which British heavyweight … continue

All these years later: Did Steele get it right in stopping Chavez-Taylor?

03/17/2018 James Slater

28 long years ago today, Saint Patrick’s Day in 1990, a truly great, controversial and simply unforgettable … continue

Calvin Brock: Would he be a champion today?

03/16/2018 James Slater
Calvin Brock: Would he be a champion today?

Back in the mid-2000s, Calvin Brock was making a name for himself as a heavyweight to be … continue

Horn vs. Crawford: Will the delay hurt Crawford more?

03/16/2018 James Slater
Horn vs. Crawford: Will the delay hurt Crawford more?

As fight fans have surely read by now, the WBO welterweight title fight between defending champ Jeff … continue

Lomachenko vs Linares a done deal for May 12

03/13/2018 James Slater
Lomachenko vs Linares a done deal for May 12

Vasyl Lomachenko finally has a dance partner. The seemingly untouchable, even avoided southpaw sensation will face the … continue

Who would you pick to beat Deontay Wilder: Joshua or Parker; or both?

03/13/2018 James Slater
Who would you pick to beat Deontay Wilder: Joshua or Parker; or both?

Joseph Parker’s team have warned Anthony Joshua how big a mistake it is for the reigning WBA/IBF … continue

Might Floyd Mayweather really fight in MMA? UFC welter champ Tyron Woodley says he’s training Mayweather

03/12/2018 James Slater
Might Floyd Mayweather really fight in MMA? UFC welter champ Tyron Woodley says he's training Mayweather

Most fight fans, of both disciplines, boxing and MMA, thought it was all a big joke and … continue

Pernell Whitaker: The defensive genius who couldn’t avoid a robbery (or two)

03/12/201803/12/2018 James Slater

Thirty years ago today in France one of the very worst boxing robberies was witnessed Right up … continue

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