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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Sunny Edwards and Galal Yafai genuinely like each other after a long amateur history, but it won't stop either man from taking down their other on Saturday. Photo: Mark Robinson, Matchroom Boxing Edwards vs Yafai
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Edwards vs Yafai: British Boxing Brings It From Birmingham

The boxing calendar is quiet in the United States on Thanksgiving weekend.…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Galal Yafai won the WBC Interim World Flyweight title, destroying Sunny Edwards in six rounds. Photo: Mark Robinson, Matchroom Boxing
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Galal Yafai Sends Sunny Edwards to Retirement

No feeling out round was needed for Galal Yafai in his flyweight…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
When fan spectulation about Paul vs Tyson refused to die, Most Valuable Promotions issued a statement pushing back. Photo: Most Valuable Promotions
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Paul vs Tyson Fan Speculation Prompts Pushback from Fight Promoters

Fallout from the Paul vs Tyson fight results two weeks ago continues…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Fighters on the Benavidez vs Morrell card schedled for February 1 in Las Vegas met with boxing media in Los Angeles on Tuesday. Photo: Ryan Hafey, Premier Boxing Champions
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David vs David: Benavidez vs Morrell Fight Set for February

David “El Monstro” Benavidez and David Morrell Jr. delivered a decent amount…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez is now the unified WBO/WBA cruiserweight champon. Photo: Cris Esqueda, Golden Boy Boxing
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Latino Night Delivers Action Fights, Wins for Zurdo, Zepeda, Barboza Jr., Collazo

Boxing fans still sleeping off their Jake Paul and Mike Tyson hangover…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
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Jake Paul Defeats Mike Tyson – Taylor Serrano 2 Steals the Show

After all the buildup, the eight-round fight between influencer turned boxer Jake…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Bruce "Shu Shu" Carrington dispatched Dana Coolwell behind two knockdowns. Photo: Netflix
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Early Results From Texas: Carrington, Green, Bahdi Win

Fans were just starting to find their seats as the Most Valuable…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Mike Tyson and Jake Paul weighed in just one pound apart: Tyson at 228, Paul at 227. Photo: Gayle Falkenthal, NY Fights
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Paul vs Tyson Weigh-In Photo & Final Prediction

The long-awaited matchup between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson is now just…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez and Chris Billam-Smith will battle for their two cruiserweight belts in Saudi Arabia on Saturday. Photo: Golden Boy Boxing Latino Night
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Latino Night: Zurdo vs CBS Headlines Golden Boy Riyadh Lineup Saturday

Obscured by the Paul vs Tyson spectacle, an all-action card on Saturday…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Mike Tyson and Jake Paul face off at the final news conference Wednesday. Photo: Most Valuable Promotions Paul vs Tyson
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Paul vs Tyson: Put Up Or Shut Up

Led by Jake Paul and Mike Tyson, fighters on the Paul vs…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano face off at the final pre-fight news conference on Wednesday in Texas. Photo: Netflix
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Taylor Serrano 2: The Real Reason To Be In Texas

Eighteen months ago, on May 1, 2022, in front of a sold-out…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez was the star of the show Saturday in Philadelphia. Photo: Mark Robinson, Matchroom Boxing
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Boots Ennis Survives, Bam Rodriguez Thrives in Philadelphia

As expected, IBF World Welterweight champion Jaron “Boots” Ennis of Philadelphia walked…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Paul vs Tyson fight week has finally arrived, with all the pre-fight festivities. Photo: Netflix
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Paul vs Tyson Fight Week Finally Here

You can’t call yourself a boxing fan and not feel some kind…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Keyshawn Davis scored three vicious knockdowns against Gustavo Lemos in the second round, stopping him for the win. Photo: Mikey Williams, Top Rank Boxing
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Keyshawn Davis Destroys Lemos In Two Rounds

A sold-out crowd of 10,568 at the Scope Arena in Norfolk enjoyed…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Osleys Iglesias scored his fourth knockout win in 2024 Thurday over Petro Ivanov. Vincent Ethier, EOTTM
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Osleys Iglesias Blows Out Petro Ivanov Thursday in Montreal

Cuban super middleweight Osleys Iglesias (13-0, 12 KOs) stayed patient for several…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Keyshawn Davis hopes to put on a great show, but he needs to focus on a victory against Gustavo Lemos. Photo: Mikey Williams, Top Rank Boxing
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Heavy Duty Homecoming for Keyshawn Davis Friday

The good news: the homecoming fight for Norfolk native Keyshawn Davis is…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis and Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez during a training session ahead of their appearance on the same card Saturday in Philadelphia. Photo: Mark Robinson, Matchroom Boxing Boots Ennis Bam Rodriguez
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Double Trouble: Boots Ennis and Bam Rodriguez Buddy Up in Philly

The rematch between IBF World Welterweight champion Jaron Boots Ennis of Philadelphia…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
IBF Heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois is among the stars in the Queensberry stable who will appear on DAZN starting in April 2025. Photo: Mark Robinson, Matchroom Boxing
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Queensberry Promotions Makes Deal with DAZN

UK-based Queensberry Promotions announced this weekend it has secured a new multi-year…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gabriela Fundora celebrates her history making victory with co-promoters Sampson Lewcowicz and Oscar De La Hoya. Photo: Cris Esqueda, Golden Boy Boxing
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Golden Girl Gabriela Fundora Makes Boxing History

Gabriela “Sweet Poison” Fundora (15-0, 7 KOs) achieved her dream of becoming…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
O'Shaquie Foster took back the junior lightweight title taken from him by Robson Conceição in July. Photo: Mikey Williams, Top Rank Boxing
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O’Shaquie Foster Takes His Belt Back from Robson Conceição

In a razor-close rematch, O'Shaquie Foster of Houston (23-3, 12 KOs) became…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor