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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Fighter of the Year: Inoue or Crawford?

The shortlist for Fighter of the Year looks a lot like 2025,…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn kept up the furious pace in the later rounds. Photo: Mark Robinson, Matchroom Boxing
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2025 Fight of the Year: Eubank Jr vs Benn

Among the many great fights fans cheered in 2025, our choice proved…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Brian Norman Jr. scored the Knockout of the Year on enemy turf in Japan against Jin Sasaki. Photo: Naoki Fukuda, Top Rank
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NY Fights Best In Boxing Awards 2025

Year-end boxing awards. Everyone’s got one, amirite? It’s a ritual like popping…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
If you didn't know her name in 2025, get to know Elif Nur Turhan, our 2025 women's boxing awards Fighter of the Year. Photo: Mark Robinson, Matchroo Boxing
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2025 Women’s Boxing Awards: Best Performances and Knockout Moments

The days are fast disappearing when women’s professional boxing ends up tacked…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Keyshawn Davis poses for a photo ringside at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo: Melina Pizano/Matchroom
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Keyshawn Davis Back In Business, Returns On Jan. 31

Two championship bouts have been added to the undercard of the upcoming…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Bystanders pull Anthony Joshua from the car accident wreckage in Lagos, Nigeria that left Joshua injured and two team members killed. Photo: PUNCH Magazine
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Anthony Joshua Injured In Fatal Car Accident in Nigeria

UPDATED: Anthony Joshua was transported to a London hospital, and was discharged after…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Naoya Inoue scored a dominating win. Is the superfight Inoue vs Nakatani next up in 2026? Photo: Mark Robinson, Matchroom Boxing
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Ring V Results Set up Inoue vs Nakatani Showdown

The Ring V results yielded one upset and one near upset, a…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Jake Paul gets credit for bravery and for bringing new fans to boxing. But is the act getting old with fans? Photo: Ed Mulholland for Getty Images/Netflix
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Audience Trends Seen In Jake vs Joshua Numbers

The Jake vs Joshua viewer numbers are in from Netflix and Most…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Anthony Joshua did what he came to do, and so did Jake Paul Friday night in Miami. Photo: Ed Mullholland/Getty Images for Netflix
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Anthony Joshua Clocks Jake Paul, Bring on Tyson Fury

The crowd at the Kaseya Center in Miami was whipped into a…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Anderson Silva drops to his knees, celebrating his knockout victory over Tyron Woodley Saturday on the Jake vs Joshua undercard. Photo: Ed Mulhollland/Getty Images for Netflix
BoxingUSA

Jake vs Joshua Undercard Recap: Anderson Silva Turns Back Clock

World champions and promising prospects showed their skills on the Jake vs…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Amanda Serrano will now face Reina Tellez in her title defense on January 3. Photo: MVP
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Amanda Serrano Gets New Opponent for Jan. 3 Fight

In the first significant boxing card of 2026, WBA/WBO unified featherweight champion…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Ramon Cardenas proves he runs with the top dogs at super bantamweight with a knockout win Thursday for ProBox's last card of 2025. Photo: ProBox
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Ramon Cardenas Delivers KO In Final ProBox Card of 2025

Ramon Cardenas proved his excellent performance in a competitive loss to Naoya…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua pose after their weigh-in Thursday in Miami for Friday's eight-round "Judgement Day" showdown on Netflix. Photo: Megan Briggs, Getty Images For Netflix Jake vs Joshua
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Jake vs Joshua Prediction: Season’s Beatings

Don’t deny it. You’ll be watching Netflix tomorrow to see the Jake…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Tim Tszyu proclaimed himself back in the title mix at super welterweight with his win on Wednesday at home in Australia. Photo: No Limit Boxing
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Tim Tszyu Scores Win, Nonito Donaire Loses Close SD

Multiple boxing world champions were in action on Wednesday in Australia and…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
TTerence Crawford's victory over Canelo Alvarez set multiple all time boxing records he will walk away with as he retires. Photo: Zuffa Boxing Terence Crawford retirement
BoxingUSA

Terence Crawford Retirement: Reflections on Greatness

“Every fighter knows this moment will come. We just don’t know when.”…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Beating Anthony Joshua will be a tall order for Jake Paul. Photo: Most Valuable Promotions Jake vs Joshua
BoxingUKUSA

Jake vs Joshua Schedule: Welcome To Crazy Town

It’s fight week for an event no one imagined ever happening just…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
BoxingUSA

And The New: Noel Mikaelian Wins Title in Rematch

Noel Mikaelian got the revenge he was looking for, winning his rematch…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Diego Pacheco landed good left hooks to the head and body of Kevin Lele Sadjo, who showed a good chin. Photo: Cris Esqueda, Matchroom Boxing
BoxingUSA

Diego Pacheco Survives, Pounds Out Win

Super middleweight talent Diego Pacheco needed to win in style on Saturday…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Nick Ball will defend his title against Brandon Figueroa in one of the first major title fights scheduled in 2026. Graphic: Queensberry Promotions Ball vs Figueroa
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Ball vs Figueroa Set for Feb. 7 in Liverpool

Popular WBA World Featherweight champion Nick "Wrecking" Ball will make a fourth…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Badou Jack is once again the WBC World Cruiserweight Champion after a two year absence. Photo: Leigh Dawney/Queensberry
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Cruiserweight Title Rematch Tops Weekend Boxing Schedule

It’s a busy holiday season for everyone, including boxing fans. So we’ll…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor