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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.

Gennady Golovkin finally speaks on Canelo and his testing positive

03/08/2018 James Slater
Gennady Golovkin finally speaks on Canelo and his testing positive

The boxing world is, it’s fair to say, still in shock due to the news that broke … continue

Can Joshua and Parker keep the heavyweight excitement going? Parker says he is expecting to fight AJ twice

03/08/2018 James Slater
Can Joshua and Parker keep the heavyweight excitement going? Parker says he is expecting to fight AJ twice

Deontay Wilder and Luis Ortiz kicked off the month of March in thrilling style, their March 3 … continue

Can McDonnell beat “The Monster?” – Jamie McDonnell to defend bantamweight belt against feared puncher Naoya Inoue in May

03/07/2018 James Slater
Can McDonnell beat “The Monster?” - Jamie McDonnell to defend bantamweight belt against feared puncher Naoya Inoue in May

It has been confirmed how Jamie McDonnell will defend his WBA bantamweight title against feared puncher Naoya … continue

Pacquiao says he’s fighting in May or June, against either Lucas Matthysse or Danny Garcia

03/07/2018 James Slater
Pacquiao says he's fighting in May or June, against either Lucas Matthysse or Danny Garcia

Manny Pacquiao has spoken. The 39 year old all-time great/living legend, who recently bailed on a supporting … continue

I’d buy that for a (few million) dollar(s)! De La Hoya wants to promote Deontay Wilder

03/06/2018 James Slater
I'd buy that for a (few million) dollar(s)! De La Hoya wants to promote Deontay Wilder

There are strong elements of unbelievably ruthless business practices on display in the fabulous (and fabulously violent) … continue

Canelo Alvarez tests positive for a banned substance yet cries innocence; but should the May 5 rematch with GGG go ahead?

03/06/2018 James Slater
Canelo Alvarez tests positive for a banned substance yet cries innocence; but should the May 5 rematch with GGG go ahead?

Fight fans have all heard the news by now: Mexican superstar Saul Canelo Alvarez has tested positive … continue

Mike Tyson-Hector Mercedes: The hurricane starts turning

03/06/201803/06/2018 James Slater
Mike Tyson-Hector Mercedes: The hurricane starts turning

Albany, New York – Wednesday, March 6, 1985. A young heavyweight guided by a wise old trainer … continue

Ranking the heavyweights: Today’s Top-10

03/05/2018 James Slater
Ranking the heavyweights: Today's Top-10

The heavyweight division is currently in a good place excitement-wise. There have recently been two big world … continue

Wilder Vs. Joshua: now who wins?

03/05/2018 James Slater
Wilder Vs. Joshua: now who wins?

Changed your mind any because of what you saw Satuday night? Raw, viciously powerful, awkward, utterly unpredictable … continue

Tyson Fury more convinced than ever he would KO Deontay Wilder – but would he?

03/05/2018 James Slater
Tyson Fury more convinced than ever he would KO Deontay Wilder – but would he?

For a guy who still has no comeback fight set, either a date or a foe, and … continue

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