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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.

Eddie Hearn says he’d “love” to see Kell Brook have a rematch with Errol Spence at 154: The weight killed him in that fight

03/04/201803/04/2018 James Slater
Eddie Hearn says he'd “love” to see Kell Brook have a rematch with Errol Spence at 154: The weight killed him in that fight

As fans know, former IBF welterweight champ Kell Brook returned to winning ways last night in his … continue

Wilder KO10 Ortiz – in coming through the toughest fight of his career, Wilder proves he is THE man at heavyweight

03/04/2018 James Slater
Wilder KO10 Ortiz – in coming through the toughest fight of his career, Wilder proves he is THE man at heavyweight

Three knockdowns, some severe trading, the defending WBC heavyweight champion overcoming a torrid series of blows and … continue

Surely the end for former champ Juan Manuel Lopez after 12th-round stoppage loss to Jayson Velez

03/04/201803/04/2018 James Slater
Surely the end for former champ Juan Manuel Lopez after 12th-round stoppage loss to Jayson Velez

It was an extremely busy weekend of fight action, topped of course by the slow-burning heavyweight explosion … continue

Wilder says Luis Ortiz “has much more boxing skills than he [Wladimir Klitschko] did”

03/03/2018 James Slater
Wilder says Luis Ortiz “has much more boxing skills than he [Wladimir Klitschko] did”

It’s all about Luis Ortiz tonight for WBC heavyweight king Deontay Wilder. At least it should be. … continue

Kell Brook wants a shot at a 154 pound title, WBC ruler Jermell Charlo is willing to grant him one

03/03/2018 James Slater
Kell Brook wants a shot at a 154 pound title, WBC ruler Jermell Charlo is willing to grant him one

Kell Brook faces the most important fight of his entire career, taking on Sergey Rabchenko in a … continue

If Deontay Wilder Ices Luis Ortiz are we agreed “The Bronze Bomber” IS the most dangerous heavyweight on the planet?

03/03/201803/02/2018 James Slater
If Deontay Wilder Ices Luis Ortiz are we agreed "The Bronze Bomber" IS the most dangerous heavyweight on the planet?

In its way, the soon-to-be-upon-us Deontay Wilder-Luis Ortiz clash is one of the most interesting and exciting … continue

Israel Vazquez-Rafael Marquez: The greatest, most thrilling rivalry of the 2000s

03/03/201803/02/2018 James Slater
Israel Vazquez-Rafael Marquez: The greatest, most thrilling rivalry of the 2000s

The three Arturo Gatti-Micky Ward wars were truly great, as we all know. The trilogy Marco Antonio … continue

The four world heavyweight champions who got to 40-0, and what happened to them afterwards

03/02/2018 James Slater
The four world heavyweight champions who got to 40-0, and what happened to them afterwards

If he wins tomorrow night, against the dangerous Luis Ortiz, reigning and defending WBC heavyweight king Deontay … continue

Eddie Hearn on Joshua-Wilder: Call me, Deontay – it’s very easy, we can get it done over a cup of tea and a slice of cake

03/01/2018 James Slater
Eddie Hearn on Joshua-Wilder: Call me, Deontay – it's very easy, we can get it done over a cup of tea and a slice of cake

Eddie Hearn, promoter of Anthony Joshua, has shot back in reply to Deontay Wilder’s claim – or … continue

What’s going on with Manny Pacquiao? Will he fight again? If so, will Freddie Roach train him?

03/01/2018 James Slater
What's going on with Manny Pacquiao? Will he fight again? If so, will Freddie Roach train him?

The immediate future of superstar Manny Pacquiao is a mystery; in terms of his boxing career anyway. … continue

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