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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.

Who would YOU rather see the GGG-Canelo II winner fight next: Billy Joe Saunders or Danny Jacobs?

03/01/2018 James Slater
Who would YOU rather see the GGG-Canelo II winner fight next: Billy Joe Saunders or Danny Jacobs?

The stakes are high enough – as high as can be in fact – ahead of the … continue

Deontay Wilder: I am the most dangerous man in the division!

03/01/201802/28/2018 James Slater
Deontay Wilder: I am the most dangerous man in the division!

WBC heavyweight king Deontay Wilder obviously has his ‘game-face’ on, just days away as he is from … continue

Gerald McClellan vs. James Toney: Who would have won this epic?

03/01/201802/28/2018 James Slater
Gerald McClellan vs. James Toney: Who would have won this epic?

How boxing history, or to be more precise, middleweight boxing history, could have been different had this … continue

Eddie Hearn admits he was surprised Kell Brook agreed to face Rabchenko in “win, or your career’s over” ring return

02/27/2018 James Slater
Eddie Hearn admits he was surprised Kell Brook agreed to face Rabchenko in “win, or your career's over” ring return

Former IBF welterweight champ Kell Brook simply has to win on Saturday night, when he will face … continue

Deontay Wilder Vs. Luis Ortiz: Who do ya like!

02/27/2018 James Slater
Deontay Wilder Vs. Luis Ortiz: Who do ya like!

It’s bombs away. It’s kill or be killed. It’s “Somebody’s O has got to go!” It’s the … continue

Wanheng Menayothin, AKA: “The Dwarf Giant” quietly closing in on Floyd Mayweather’s 50-0 record

02/27/2018 James Slater
Wanheng Menayothin, AKA: “The Dwarf Giant” quietly closing in on Floyd Mayweather's 50-0 record

Known, colourfully, as the “Dwarf Giant,” Thai fighter Wanheng Menayothin (photo: WBC) is quietly closing in on … continue

This Saturday night: It should be bombs away as the big punchers are in action – Wilder, Ortiz, Kovalev, Bivol

02/26/2018 James Slater
This Saturday night: It should be bombs away as the big punchers are in action – Wilder, Ortiz, Kovalev, Bivol

For those fight fans who love seeing a KO, a spectacular KO, it should prove to be … continue

George Groves says he will have “minor shoulder op” today, will ask for WBSS final to be delayed until July

02/26/2018 James Slater
George Groves says he will have “minor shoulder op” today, will ask for WBSS final to be delayed until July

WBA super-middleweight ruler George Groves has provided an update on the status of his injured left shoulder. … continue

Tragic and sad news as Scott Westgarth passes away after winning fight

02/26/201802/26/2018 James Slater
Tragic and sad news as Scott Westgarth passes away after winning fight

In terrible and sad news, it has been reported how British fighter Scott Westgarth has passed away … continue

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

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

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