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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It's game on: Teofimo vs Shakur is set for January 31 at Madison Square Garden. Photo: Matchroom Boxing
BoxingUSA

Teofimo vs Shakur: What To Expect From 2026’s First Big Fight

Brooklyn’s Teofimo Lopez and Newark’s Shakur Stevenson have been circling each other…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
After ten years, Claressa Shields and Franchon Crews-Dezurn will meet in a rematch of their 2016 pro debut on Feb. 22. Photo: HBO Boxing
BoxingUSA

Rematch at Last: Claressa Shields and Franchon Crews-Dezurn 2 Set

A rematch ten years in the making was finally announced Tuesday, as…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Lamont Roach Jr. now has two draws in 2025, the latest against Isaac Cruz on Saturday. Photo: Dylan Trevino, Premier Boxing Champions
BoxingUSA

Deja Vu: Roach Jr. Fights To Another Draw with Cruz  

Lamont Roach Jr. of Washington DC (25-1-3, 10 KOs) could only shake his…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
The spicy faceoff for the Pitbull vs Roach matchup is a sign of great action on Saturday. Photo: Dylan Trevino, Premier Boxing Champions
BoxingUSA

Pitbull vs Roach Preview: Rough Road to Texas

It’s been a bumpy road to San Antonio for Saturday’s PBC on…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Boxing

Golovkin, Tarver, Benn Head 2026 Boxing Hall of Fame Inductees

The International Boxing Hall of Fame (IBHOF) announced its Class of 2026…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Janibek Alimkhanuly doesn't have much to celebrate today after losing his unification fight opportunity due to a failed drug test. Photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank Inc via Getty Images PEDs
BoxingUSA

Janibek Popped For PEDs, Lara Gets New Opponent

Unified middleweight champion Janibek Alimkhanuly of Kazakhstan lost out on his opportunity…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
It's on! Teofimo vs Shakur is officially set for January 31 in New York City. Photo: Ring VI/Matchroom
BoxingUSA

Teofimo vs Shakur Officially On, Set January 31 in NYC

The long-rumored, much-discussed, and highly anticipated fight between Teofimo Lopez and Shakur…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Brendan Lally reacts to the result of his fight with Emmanuel Jimuel Pacquiao Jr., ruled a draw. Photo: Mikael Ona, Manny Pacquiao Promotions
BoxingUSA

Manny Pacquiao Jr. Pro Debut Ends in Draw

Few fighters make their professional boxing debut with as much fanfare and…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Ben Whittaker needed less than a round to knock out Benjamin Gavazi for the WBC Silver Light Heavyweight title. Photo: Mark Robinson, Matchroom Boxing
BoxingUK

Ben Whittaker Delivers Surgical Knockout Win

Light heavyweight sensation Ben Whittaker enjoyed a sizzling debut with Matchroom Boxing…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Start your TrillerTV Black Friday subscription for 50% off for a year at $35 in time to catch the spicy Frazier Clarke vs Jeamie TKV heavyweight matchup on Saturday. November 29. Photo: Chris Dean, Boxxer Thanksgiving Pacquiao
Boxing

Black Friday Boxing Deals

There are Black Friday deals for everyone, including boxing fans, in 2025.…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Manny Pacquiao Jr. makes his pro boxing debut Thanksgiving weekend on Saturday. Photo: Manny Pacquiao Promotions
BoxingUKUSA

What Fights Are Worth Watching Thanksgiving Weekend?

While you’re indulging in Thanksgiving weekend feasting and leftover benefits, have sympathy…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
David Benavidez celebrated Saturday's win via knockout, then delivered a big surprise: a 2026 fight at cruiserweight with Zurdo Ramirez. Photo: Leigh Dawney, Queensberry
BoxingUSAWorldwide

David Benavidez Gets First Knockout Win at 175

David Benavidez Jr. finally checked a critical item off his light heavyweight…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
In a stunning performance, Devin Haney became a three division champion with a win over Brian Norman Jr. Photo: Leigh Dawney, Queensberry
BoxingUSAWorldwide

Dream Performance by Devin Haney Wins Third Division Title

Dare to doubt Devin Haney again at your own risk.. Making a…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez added another belt to his collection at Ring IV in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Saturday. Photo: Leigh Dawney, Queensberry
BoxingWorldwide

Ring IV Resuts: American Trio of Wins In Saudi Arabia Saturday

Three talented Americans took the first three wins on the main Ring…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Anderson Silva vs Tyrone Woodley is ON in a boxing ring on December 19 in Miami. Photo: Netflix
BoxingMMA

MMA Champions Silva and Woodley Fight on Jake vs Joshua Card

Just when you thought the Jake vs Joshua couldn't get more audacious,…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
RING IV is a card with guaranteed action and legit title fights worth your money. Photo: Leigh Dawney, Queensberry
BoxingWorldwide

Best Card of 2025? Ring IV Worth The Price Saturday

Fight fans have ponied up for way too many pay-per-view cards in…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Heavyweight rising star Moses Itauma returns in January for the next Magnificent 7 card in Manchester, England. Photo: Queensberry Promotions
BoxingUK

Moses Itauma Headlines Magnificent 7 Card on Jan. 24

Heavyweight sensation Moses Itauma will headline the next Magnificent 7 British boxing…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
The first title defense for Xander Zayas will be a unification fight with Abass Baraou on January 31. Photo: Top Rank Boxing
BoxingUSA

Zayas vs Baraou Unification Showdown Set Jan. 31 in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rican star Xander Zayas will kick off 2026 with a historic…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
While Vergil Ortiz Jr. was favored to get the win over Erickson Lubin, his performance was a stunning statement staking his claim to the top of the super welterweight division, belt or no. Photo: Golden Boy Boxing
BoxingUSA

Statement Win for Vergil Ortiz Jr. – Bring On Boots Ennis

Erickson Lubin entered the ring at the Dickies Center in Fort Worth,…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Holly Holm showed the doubters she's still got what it takes to win. Photo: Esther Lin, Most Valuable Promotions
BoxingUSA

Holly Holm Is Back For One More Title Fight

Holly Holm, former boxing and UFC champion and one of the world's…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor