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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Jamaine Ortiz got back into the win column with an aggressive performance Friday in Florida. Photo: Joseph Correa, Boxlab Promotions
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Jamaine Ortiz Captures Title with TKO Win Friday

Jamaine Ortiz of Worcester, Massachusetts, won an impressive fourth-round TKO in his…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
It was a shock when Robson Conceição won a split decision over O'Shaquie Foster in July. The two will run it back on Saturday, Nov. 2 on ESPN Plus. Photo: Mikey Williams, Top Rank Boxing Conceição vs Foster 2
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Run It Back: Conceição vs. Foster 2 Saturday, ESPN Plus

After a hotly disputed outcome in their first fight in July that…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gabriela Fundora hopes to hold four belts plus the Ring Magazine belt after her unification fight on Saturday, Nov. 2. Photo: Courtesy Gabriela Fundora
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Gabriela Fundora Chasing Boxing History Saturday

You can learn a lot about a fighter by asking who they…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Hamzah Sheeraz has announced himself to the middleweight division in 2024. Photo: Mark Robinson, Matchroom Boxing
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Frank Warren Signs New Queensberry Deals With 6 Fighters

Promoter Frank Warren of the UK-based Queensberry Promotions announced this week his…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Boxing from Puerto Rico featuring light flyweights Rene Santiago vs Azael Villar has been added to ESPN Plus's lineup on Oct. 30.
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Rene Santiago vs Azael Villar On ESPN Plus Oct. 30

Top Rank Boxing and ESPN Plus announced the addition of midweek boxing…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Jack Catterall scoreds the first of two knockdowns against Regis Prograis in his winning effort Saturday in Manchester, England, Photo: Mark Robinson, Matchroom Boxing
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Jack Catterall Clocks In, Collects The Win

Behind the strength of two knockdowns, Jack Catterall of Chorley, England, won…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Jack Catterall and Regis Prograis appear at the final pre-fight news conference ahead of their super lightweight fight at CoOp Live, Manchester. Photo: Mark Robinson, Matchroom Boxing Catterall vs Prograis
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Catterall vs Prograis Preview: Who Has Manchester Momentum?

Saturday's super lightweight fight between Jack Catterall of Chorley, England (29-1, 13…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Inoue vs Goodman is now official. Naoya Inoue will defend his unified titles on Dec. 24 in Tokyo against Sam Goodman.
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Inoue vs Goodman Official for December 24 in Tokyo

In a fitting announcement one week before Halloween, Top Rank Boxing issued…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Seniesa Estrada is the first ever unified women's minimumweight world champion. Photo: Mikey Williams, Top Rank Boxing
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Seniesa Estrada Announces Retirement

Undisputed minimumweight world champion Seniesa "Super Bad" Estrada of East Los Angeles announced…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Bakhram Murtazaliev made quick work of Tim Tzsyu to retain his IBF World Super Welterweight championship. Photo: Joseph Correa, Premier Boxing Champions
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Russian Roulette: Bakhram Murtazaliev Puts Division On Notice With Beatdown of Tim Tszyu

In a stunning victory, Bakhram Murtazaliev (23-0, 17 KOs) delivered a destructive…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Tim Tszyu and Bahkram Murtazaliev eye each other at Friday's weigh-in in Florida. Photo: Joseph Correa, Premier Boxing Champions
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Murtazaliev vs Tszyu Prediction: Saturday, PBC On Prime

The scar seared into former super welterweight champion Tim Tszyu’s skull from…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Trainer Bob Santos with his heavyweight prospect, Dainier Peró. Peró will fight on the Murtazaliev vs Tszyu undercard Saturday, Oct. 19. Photo: Ryan Hafey, Premier Boxing Champions
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Prospect Watch: Dainier Peró

It’s not a news flash to find another talented boxing prospect out…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Fighters on Thursday's card from Quebec appear at the final pre-fight news conference Tuesday in Gastineau, Canada. Photo: Vincent Ethier 2024/EOTTM
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Gaumont vs Viera Headlines Eye of the Tiger Card Thursday on ESPN Plus

Eye of the Tiger Management and Top Rank Boxing bring midweek boxing…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Tim Tszyu drives himself toward his upcoming title fight with Bahkram Murtazaliev on October 19, determined to attain championship status again. Photo: Ryan Hafey, Premier Boxing Champions
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Tim Tszyu Rejects Comfort Zone In Pursuit of Boxing Legacy

The last time boxing fans saw former super welterweight champion Tim Tszyu…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Artur Beterbiev owns all four world light heavyweight titles for the first time in boxing history after winning a majority decision over Dmitry Bivol at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Photo: Leigh Dawney/Queensberry
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Artur Beterbiev Becomes Undisputed Light Heavyweight Champion

At the end of 12 rounds in Riyadh on Saturday, one thing…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Fabio Wardley took out Fraser Clarke in their rematch in a single wild round. Photo: Leigh Dawney/Queensberry Promotions
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Riyadh Season Undercard: Wardley Stops Clarke In One Round

Was it round one or round 13? In the rematch of their…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Fans are just a few hours away from the unified, undisputed title fight between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol they've waited for. Photo: Mikey WIlliams, Top Rank Boxing weigh-in
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Weigh-In Photos: Beterbiev vs Bivol

Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev met for the final time before the…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
All four light heavyweight belts will belong to one man after Saturday's fight between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol. Photo: Mark Robinson, Matchroom Boxing
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Experts: Beterbiev vs Bivol Predictions

Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev are just hours away from their long-awaited…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol at the final pre-fight press conference ahead of the IV Crown Showdown, Beterbiev vs Bivol at The Cube, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Photo: Leigh Dawney, Queensberry
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Stone Cold: Beterbiev and Bivol Meet At Final Presser

Dmitry Bivol of St. Petersburg, Russia (23-0, 12 KOs) holds the WBA…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Staging for Fight Week activities leading up to the light heavyweight unification fight between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol. Photo: Mark Robinson, Matchroom Boxing
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Where, When To Watch Beterbiev vs Bivol Saturday

After several delays, anticipation peaks this week as boxing’s most anticipated fight…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor