Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor

Gayle Falkenthal is an award-winning boxing journalist with more than four dozen awards for both written and video coverage from the Boxing Writers Association of America, Society of Professional Journalists, and San Diego Press Club, where she is the past president. She is the only woman journalist who is a full voting member of the BWAA. She is the Boxing Editor for NY Fights based in San Diego, California.
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Ermal Hadribeaj made a successful transition from MMA eight years ago. He hopes to become boxing's first champion from Albania. Photo: Kerry Foley
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Will Ermal Hadribeaj Be Albania’s First Boxing Champion?

What to Know Will Albania crown its first world boxing champion this…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
David Benavidez Jr. will stay at cruiserweight, feeling comfortable with power and handspeed and their peak. Photo: Premier Boxing Champions
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Boxing Briefs: David Benavidez Jr. Staying at Cruiserweight

What to Know In a move that was a surprise to absolutely…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Floyd Schofield blended aggression and boxing skills to win his first world championship over Lucas Bahdi Saturday. Photo: Cris Esqueda, Golden Boy Boxing
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Boxing Dreams Come True: New Champions Schofield and Mendoza Crowned in Chicago

What to Know  American Floyd Schofield is the new WBA World Lightweight…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
USA Boxing will take 14 athletes to the 2026 PanAm Championships in Mexico City starting October 18. Photo: USA Boxing
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USA Boxing Names 2026 PanAm Championship Team Roster

What to Know Fourteen athletes will participate for Team USA Boxing in…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Floyd Schofield and Lucas Bahdi trade final words at Friday's weigh-in. Photo: Golden Boy Promotions
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Chi-Town Championship: Schofield vs Bahdi Headlines Saturday

What to Know The vacant WBA Lightweight championship is on the line…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Osleys Iglesias soundly defeated Oliver Zoren, forcing a seventh round TKO. Photo: Jeff Lockhart, Eye of the Tiger
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Super Performance by Osleys Iglesias With TKO Win Over Oliver Zaren

What to Know Osleys Iglesias delivered another impressive performance, forcing Oliver Zaren…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Jaime Munguia celebrated his win in May with mentor and former opponent Canelo Alvarez. Photo: Cris Esqueda, Golden Boy Boxing Cinco de Mayo
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Canelo vs Mbilli Undercard Announced Amid Safety Concerns

What to Know The General Entertainment Authority announced the undercard lineup for…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Do you know this man? It's time to get familiar with IBF World Super Middleweight champion Osleys Iglesias. Photo: Eye of the Tiger
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Osleys Iglesias Deserves Your Attention Thursday

What to Know Boxing's biggest power-punching world champion, Osleys Iglesias, steps into…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Agit Kabayel and Nelson Hysa face off in Dusseldorf on Tuesday. Photo: Queensberry Promotions
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Can Kabayel vs Hysa Breathe Life Back Into German Boxing?

What to Know  WBC World Heavyweight champion Agit Kabayel and challenger Nelson…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Brandon Figueroa prepares for the first defense of his WBA World Featherweight title against former champion Tomoki Kameda on Oct. 17 Photo: Ryan Hafey, Premier Boxing Champions
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Brandon Figueroa Breaks Hearts and Wins Belts

What To Know WBA World Featherweight champion Brandon "The Heartbreaker" Figueroa will…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Oscar De La Hoya offered his thoughts on boxing's current health, and he believes it's on life support. Photo: Ariel Helwani Show
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Oscar De La Hoya: “Boxing is a Mess, Worse Than Ever”

What To Know In a wide-ranging interview on Monday, October 5, on…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Denzel Bentley made the call to leave Queensberry Promotions for Zuffa Boxing. What will it mean for his WBO World Middleweight title? Graphic: Zuffa Boxing.
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Denzel Bentley: Another Boxer Chooses Bucks Over Belts

What to Know Zuffa Boxing announced on Friday it had signed middleweight…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Ben Whittaker goofs around at Thursday's news conference with opponent Conor Wallace. Photo: Zacharias Delgado, Matchroom Boxing
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Ben Whittaker Promises the Glitz and Glam Against Conor Wallace

What to Know British light heavyweight contender Ben Whittaker hopes a win…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Turki Alalshikh speaks at Wednesday's news confernece in London for the Dec. 11 Fury vs Joshua fight. Photo: Courtesy Netflix
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Troubling News From Turki Alalshikh Affecting Boxing’s Future

What to Know • The focus of Wednesday’s news conference for the…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua have their first faceoff Wednesday in London, with Turki Alalshihk holding the RING Magazine belt. Photo: Zacharias Delgado, Matchroom Boxing
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Fury vs Joshua: Sound Off, Face Off Wednesday

What To Know Former world heavyweight champions Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Mexico vs the World is officially a go for October 31. Will it be safe?
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Canelo vs Mbilli Tickets on Sale Amid Travel Warnings

What to Know Ring Magazine and Turki Alalshikh confirmed the date, venue,…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Mai Soliman and Maria Micheo promised to run it back after a draw on Saturday. Photo: Championing Mental Health
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Championing Mental Health 3 Results from California

What to Know The Championing Mental Health 3 card featured a full…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
A rare fight card hits the Windy City of Chicago with two title fights and a fundraiser for Movember on Oct. 10.
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Full Card Set for Schofield vs Bahdi in Chicago on Oct. 10

What to Know The full lineup is now set for the October…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Standby, Fury vs Joshua is far from locked in.
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Promotergate: Dana White Rages Over Fury vs Joshua Mess Saturday

What to Know For those following every episode of the reality TV…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
After a bloody brawl for ten rounds, Johnny Fisher got by Michael Pirotton by majority decision at Copper Box Arena on Saturday. Photo: Mark Robinson/Zuffa Boxing via Getty Images
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Zuffa Boxing 11: Fisher Squeaks Out Win, Hot Rod Rolls Over Richards

What to Know In Saturday's Zuffa Boxing 11 results, fan favorite Johnny…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor