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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Light heavyweight world champion Alex Pereira's return leads the boxing and MMA schedule this weekend. Photo: Zuffa LLC boxing schedule
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Boxing Prospects & UFC 313 Dominate Combat Sports Schedule This Weekend

Boxing and MMA don’t have a specific season like the NFL, NBA,…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano will return to Madison Square Garden to run it back a third time in July. Photo: Netflix Taylor vs Serrano 2
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Taylor vs Serrano 3 Returns to New York City and Netflix

After their historic second fight on November 19, 2024, unified, undisputed lightweight…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Ryan Garcia's suspension is over and he's back headlining "Fatal Fury In Times Square on May 2. Photo: Amanda Westcott, Matchroom Boxing King Ryan
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King Ryan Garcia Returns, The Rest Want The Crown

While former lightweight champion King Ryan Garcia no longer holds a title,…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Subriel Matias got back to his winning ways with a knockout victory in Puerto Rico on Saturday. Photo: Esdel Palermo, Salita Promotions
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Matías Scores Knockout Over Valenzuela In Homecoming Fight

Puerto Rico’s Subriel Matías (22-2, 22 KOs) defeated Mexico’s Gabriel Gollaz Valenzuela…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gervonta Davis reacts to the surprising scorecards giving him a draw with Lamont Roach on Saturday. Photo: Esther Lin, Premier Boxing Champions
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Controversy Colors Tank vs Roach Results: A Surprising Draw

Few would have guessed a record-setting crowd of 19,250 fans would hear…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Alberto Puello did what it took to hold off a stiff challenge from Sandor Martin to retain his WBC World Super Lightweight title. Photo: Premier Boxing Champions undercard
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Undercard Results: Puello Pushes Back Martin to Retain Title

WBC Super Lightweight World Champion Alberto Puello of the Dominican Republic (24-0,…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
The stage is set for the championship fight Saturday between Gervonta "Tank" Davis and Lamont Roach Jr. Photo: Esther Lin, Premier Boxing Champions Gervonta Davis
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Davis vs Roach: Weigh-Ins, Predictions

The lead-up to Saturday's world title fight between reigning WBA Lightweight World…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gervonta "Tank" Davis limited his appearance to a brief interview. Perhaps not showing his fitness to his opponent Lamont Roach Jr. too soon? Photo: Rey Del Rio, Premier Boxing Champions
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New York Welcomes Tank Davis and Lamont Roach at Gleason’s Gym

Reigning WBA Lightweight World Champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis and WBA Super Featherweight…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Lamont Roach Jr. gets the biggest opportunity of his career against WBA World Lightweight champion Gervonta Davis on Saturday, March 1. Photo: Alex Redcross, Team Roach
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Lamont Roach Jr. Ready for Battle with Gervonta Davis Saturday in Brooklyn

WBA Super Featherweight World Champion Lamont Roach Jr. of Washington DC (25-1-1,…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Dmitry Bivol defeated Artur Beterbiev to become the new unified, undisputed light heavyweight champion on Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Photo: Mark Robinson, Matchroom Boxing
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Revenge Sweet for Dmitriy Bivol In Beterbiev Rematch

Dmitriy Bivol of Indio, California (24-1, 11 KOs) is now the unified,…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Joseph Parker knocks down Martin Bakole, stopping him in round two. Photo: Mark Robinson, Matchroom Boxing
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Joseph Parker Blasts Out Martin Bakole

The co-main event ended in dramatic fashion, as WBO interim champion Joseph…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Shakur Stevenson ends the fight with his second body shot knockdown and gets the TKO win over Josh Padley. Photo: Mark Robinson, Matchroom Boxing.
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Shakur Stevenson Stops Josh Padley In Nine Rounds

Carlos Adames and Hamzah Sheeraz fight to a disappointing draw in their…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Vergil Ortiz Jr. delivered a disciplined, skilled fight to defeat Israil Madrimov by decision. He retains his Interim WBC World Super Welterweight title. Photo: Mark Robinson, Matchroom Boxing
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Vergil Ortiz Jr. Outclasses Israil Madrimov

Giant killer Agit Kabayel survives a knockdown to stop Zhilei Zhang in…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Callum Smith used body work to score a decision win over Joshua Buatsi for the Interim WBO World Light Heavyweight title. Photo: Mark Robinson, Matchroom Boxing
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Callum Smith Beats Joshua Buatsi In Action Fight

The experience and pedigree of former WBA super middleweight champion Callum Smith…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol Weigh In ahead of their undisputed light heavyweight fight Saturday. Photo: Mark Robinson, Matchroom Boxing
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Beterbiev vs Bivol 2: Weigh-In Photos & Predictions

All but one fighter on the Beterbiev vs Bivol 2 card Saturday…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Martin Bakole steps in to face Joseph Parker and finally gets to step onto the big stage he's been waiting for. Photo: Boxxer
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Martin Bakole Replaces Daniel Dubois as Opponent for Joseph Parker Saturday

Boxing is living up to its description as the theater of the…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
The stage was ready in Riyadh on Tuesday for Grand Arrivals ahead of the Riyadh Season card on Saturday. Photo: Mark Robinson, Matchroom Boxing. Beterbiev vs Bivol 2
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Beterbiev vs Bivol 2 Kicks Off With Grand Arrivals Tuesday

In anticipation of a boxing card loaded with talent and meaningful fights,…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Oscar Duarte did what no other opponent could do in scoring a TKO win over Miguel Madueño. Photo: Cris Esqueda, Golden Boy Boxing
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Duarte Stops Madueño, Aims For Title Fight

Oscar Duarte and Miguel Madueño delivered a love letter for boxing fans…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Arnold Barboza Jr. celebrates his victory over Jack Catterall for the WBO Interim World Super Lightweight Title. Photo: Matthew Pover, Matchroom Boxing
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Barboza Jr. Beats Catterall on Enemy Turf – Teofimo Next?

Tense moments ticked by for Jack Catterall of England and Arnold Barboza…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Denys Berinchyk is counted out after a body shot in round four, giving Keyshawn Davis the win and the WBO World Lightweight title. Photo: Mikey Williams, Top Rank Boxing
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And The New: Keyshawn Davis Stops Denys Berinchyk To Win WBO Title

In nothing less than a star-making performance, Keyshawn Davis of Norfolk, Virginia…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor