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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Fabio Wardley cracked Justis Huni with a perfect right hand to pull off a come from behind win. Photo: Leigh Dawney/Queensberry.
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Fabio Wardley Delivers Dramatic Win For Hometown Fans

From start to finish, heavyweights Fabio Wardley of Ipswich and Justis Huni…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Keyshawn Davis couldn't make the lightweight limit, and his anticipated title defense against Edwin De Los Santos is cancelled. Photo: Top Rank Boxing
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Weekend Boxing Schedule: Keyshawn Davis Loses Title

The boxing schedule is packed this first weekend of June, and that’s…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
One of boxing's most celebrated athletes, Vasiliy Lomachenko announced his retirement from boxing on June 5. Photo: Mark Robinson, Matchroom Boxing
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Vasiliy Lomachenko Makes Retirement Official

Vasiliy Lomachenko, arguably the best amateur boxer of all time and a…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
At age 46, Manny Pacquiao returns to boxing against WBC World Welterweight champion Mario Barrios. Is this a good idea? Photo: AFP
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Manny Pacquiao Returns Against Mario Barrios July 19: Is This A Bad Idea?

Just one week before his induction into the International Boxing Hall of…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Armando Resendiz said he believed in himself and his team believed in him, and that's why he won. Photo: Ryan Hafey, Premier Boxing Champions
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Resendiz Upsets Plant, Scraps The Planned Charlo Fight

The plan was set: former world champions Caleb Plant and Jermall Charlo…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Algerian gold medalist Imane Khelif will be required to undergo gender testing before competing under new World Boxing rules in effect on July 1, 2025. Photo: Olympics/AFP
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World Boxing Announces Sex Testing Due To Imane Khelif Controversy

On Friday, World Boxing, the new governing organization now overseeing international amateur…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Super welterweight Xander Zayas has big ambitions for 2025, starting this Friday in New York. Photo: Top Rank Boxing
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Xander Zayas Gets First Title Fight on July 26

Puerto Rican rising star Xander Zayas became Top Rank’s youngest signee at…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Caleb Plant and Jermall Charlo fight in Las Vegas on Saturday - but not against each other. Yet. Photo: Ryan Hafey, Premier Boxing Champions
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Plant and Charlo Back In Action Saturday, But Not Against Each Other

Former world champions Caleb Plant and Jermall Charlo are back in action…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Mike Tyson knocks out Michael Spinks during the fight at the Convention Hall (later known as Boardwalk Hall) on June 27, 1988 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Tyson won the WBC, WBA, and IBF heavyweight titles by first round knockout. Photo: BoxRec Wiki/The Ring mark kriegel
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Mark Kriegel and Rosie Perez Talk Mike Tyson on June 4

New York's own Mark Kriegel and Rosie Perez will team up to…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
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Ekow Essuman Deals Josh Taylor His Third Straight Loss

Former unified super lightweight champion Josh Taylor got off to a strong…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Josh Taylor finds himself in a must-win fight on Saturday against Ekow Essuman Weigh-in “Land of the Brave” at the Scottish Event Campus, Glasgow, Scotland on Saturday. Photo: Leigh Dawney/Queensberry.
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Do Or Die Date For Josh Taylor Saturday

Former unified super lightweight champion Josh Taylor finds himself in a do-or-die…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Freddie Roach at the Wild Card Gym in Hollywood, California. Photo: Lucas Noonan
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Trainer Freddie Roach To Honored Sunday by City of Los Angeles

Plaques, proclamations, and formal presentations from the Los Angeles City Council, the…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Dave Allen celebrates his victory on the shoulders of cornerman Pat Brown. Photo: Mark Robinson, Matchroom Boxing
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Dave Allen Gets Revenge in Rematch With Johnny Fisher

Veteran British heavyweight Dave Allen wasn’t going to let the judges rob…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Combat sports superstar Holly Holm is returning to boxing under the Most Valuable Promotions banner. Photo: Esther Lin, Most Valuable Promotions
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MVP Signs Former Boxing and UFC Champion Holly Holm

Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) today reinforced its dominance in global women’s boxing…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Jake Paul and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. met with boxing news media in Hollywood on Wednesday. Photo: Esther Lin, Most Valuable Promotions
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Jake Paul and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Spice Things Up in Hollywood

No other spot could be considered for Wednesday’s news conference than Hollywood,…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
As Omar Trinidad works his way toward a title fight, he intends to stay active and entertain his hometown fans in Los Angeles in the meantime. Photo: Lina Baker, 360 Promotions
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Omar Trinidad Fired Up For Featherweight Challenges

Boxing’s featherweight division is on fire with top talents all working their…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) announces the addition of champions Savannah Marshall and Chantelle Cameron to its roster.
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MVP Signs Savannah Marshall and Chantelle Cameron

Two of boxing’s most decorated champions join Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) in…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Jim Lampley was warmly received at Warwick's Books in La Jolla, California for a discussion of his new book, "It Happened: A Uniquely Lucky Life in Sports Television." Photo: Gayle Lynn Falkenthal, NY Fights
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It Happened: Jim Lampley’s New Book Covers His Wide World Of Sports

After working for 50 years as a Hall of Fame sportscaster and…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Emanuel Navarrete and Charly Suarez put on a bloody good fight until a cut forced an end to the action. Photo: Mikey Williams, Top Rank Boxing
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Navarrete Wins Bloody Brawl with Suarez, Muratalla Cruises To Title

Two champions took different paths to their victories on Saturday at Pechanga…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Cesar Navarro landed a perfect right hook on Dainier Pero in round three, making for a thrilling fight. Photo: Harry Aaron, Most Valuable Promotions
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Dainier Pero Gets Off the Deck to Defeat Cesar Navarro

Heavyweight prospect Dainier Pero didn't expect to be flat on his back…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor