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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Things heated up Thursday between Bakhram Murtazaliev and Josh Kelly ahead of their IBF World Super Welterweight Title fight on Saturday night. Photo: Dave Thompson, Matchroom Boxing
BoxingUK

Murtazaliev and Kelly Fired Up For Title Fight In Newcastle Saturday

It might be January in Newcastle, England, but the temperature was hot…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
The only title unification fight between two champions on a big boxing Saturday is the bout between Xander Zayas and Abass Baraou. Photo: Top Rank Boxing
BoxingUSAWorldwide

Zayas vs Baraou: Unification Under The Radar Saturday

The 2026 boxing schedule gets roaring for real this weekend with multiple…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Tyson Fury will return against Arslanbek Makhmudov on April 11. Photo: Vincent Ethier/EOTTM
BoxingUK

Tyson Fury Is Back and Netflix Has Got Him

In an announcement that comes as a surprise to absolutely nobody, former…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Raymond Muratalla and Andy Cruz delivered a highly entertaining fight in Las Vegas Saturday worthy of a championship. Photo: Cris Esqueda, Matchroom Boxing
BoxingUSA

Raymond Muratalla Impresses With Win Over Andy Cruz

In a delicious display of high-level boxing skills with plenty of power…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Callum Walsh took care of his business with a solid decision over Carlos Ocampo in Zuffa Boxing's first main event. Photo: Zuffa Boxing
BoxingUSA

Zuffa Boxing Debut In The Books: Good, Not Great (Yet)

Zuffa Boxing has its official debut in the books, with a solid…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Expect a battle for the belt Saturday between IBF World Lightweight champion Raymond Muratalla and challenger Andy Cruz. Photo: Matchroom Boxing
BoxingUSA

Two Paths To Title for Muratalla vs Cruz Saturday

The champion and challenger in Saturday’s IBF World Lightweight championship fight between…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Mario Barrios and Ryan Garcia held their kickoff press conference Thursday, and it was all about Joe Goossen. Photo: Golden Boy Boxing Barrios vs Garcia
BoxingUSA

Trainer or Traitor? Barrios vs Garcia Becomes About Goossen Drama

The kickoff for "The Ring: High Stakes" on Thursday to formally announce…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
The Zuffa Boxing show officially arrives on Friday with its first Paramount Plus broadcast. Photo: Ed Mulholland, Zuffa Boxing
BoxingUSA

The Apex Experiment: Zuffa Boxing Arrives Friday

After years of talking smack about the state of the sweet science,…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Mike Tyson battles Henry Tillman at the 1984 US Olympic boxing trials. Photo: BoxRec Wiki
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Mike Tyson Invitational Showcases USA Amateur Boxing

Mike Tyson returns to the grassroots of the sport that launched his…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
BoxingUSA

San Diego’s Jorge Chavez Wins Revived California State Title

The co-main was the fight that most devoted Coachella Valley boxing fans…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Ennis vs Ortiz Jr is the fight everyone looked forward to in 2026 now that a lawsuit has been settled. Photo: Golden Boy Boxing
BoxingWorldwide

Vergil Ortiz Jr. Files Lawsuit Against Golden Boy

In November, Vergil Ortiz Jr. called Jaron “Boots” Ennis into the ring…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
No, that's not Alexis Rocha. Jordan Panthen will now face Raul Curiel Friday after Rocha withdrew. Photo: Golden Boy Boxing
BoxingUSA

Raul Curiel vs Jordan Panthen Friday After Rocha Withdraws

Golden Boy Promotions had a banger of a main event planned for…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Barrios vs Garcia is now official for February 21 with the WBC World Welterweight title at state. Mario Barrios
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Barrios vs Garcia Now Official for February 21

The long-discussed, long-rumored Barrios vs Garcia welterweight title fight between the champion…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
A brilliant series of right hands by Dalton Smith dropped Subriel Matias for the victory and WBC World Super Lightweight championship. Photo: Mohsin Hussain, Matchroom Boxing
BoxingUKUSA

Dalton Smith Destroys Subriel Matias in Title Romp

Saddled with a $54.95 PPV price on a busy sports day, it's…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
With a sold out arena of his fans roaring at every punch, Agit Kabayel gave them a third round knockout to remember. Photo: Torsten Helmke, Queensberry
BoxingWorldwide

Fans Cheer As Agit Kabayel Crushes Knyba

The enthusiastic, sold-out crowd at Rudolf Weber Arena in Oberhausen, Germany, sounded…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Manny Pacquiao Promotions brings its second U.S. card to the Turning Stone Casino in upstate New York on Feb. 28.
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Manny Pacquiao Promotions Brings Card to Turning Stone Feb. 28

Manny Pacquiao Promotions announced its second American fight card scheduled for Saturday,…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
The best heavyweight you don't know is Agit Kabayel. He fights in Germany Saturday against Damian Knyba of Poland. Photo: Courtesy World Boxing Council
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Heavyweight You Should Watch: Agit Kabayel in Action Saturday

Achtung, fight fans! While most Americans are focused on football, there is…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
As he has with all his previous retirement announcements over the last 11 years, Tyson Fury announced his return to the ring on January 4. Photo: Queensberry Promotions
BoxingUK

FALKENTALK: Shocker! Tyson Fury Returns from Retirement

One year ago nearly to the day, NY Fights reported the announced…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Amanda Serrano fell short of a knockout record, but won her homecoming fight against Reina Tellez with ease. Photo: Harry Aaron, Most Valuable Promotions
BoxingUSAWorldwide

Dream for Amanda Serrano, Nightmare for Holly Holm

It was a dream return for Amanda Serrano in her homecoming fight…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Amanda Serrano fights for her legacy in 2026 in what may be the final year of her career, starting on January 3 in Puerto Rico. Photo: Esther Lin, Most Valuable Promotions
BoxingUSA

Overdue Homecoming Fight for Amanda Serrano on Saturday

Haven’t you had enough of football? Boxing from Puerto Rico arrives just…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor