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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Tyson Fury and SugarHill Steward in better days before Fury's fight with Dillan Whyte at his media workout at Wembley Park on April 19, 2022 in London. Photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank Inc via Getty Images
BoxingUK

Tyson Fury Training Himself Is A Bad Idea

By now, you are no doubt aware that Tyson Fury is (surprise!)…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Matchroom Boxing and DAZN have announced a new five year deal to broadcast its boxing cards in the U.S. and U.K.
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Matchroom Boxing Signs New 5 Year Deal with DAZN

DAZN, the worldwide sports entertainment platform, announced a new five-year deal with…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
British heavyweights Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois will meet on May 9 in Manchester, England in a highlight of the 2026 spring boxing schedule.
BoxingWorldwide

2026 Spring Boxing Schedule Heats Up

Fans making their plans to attend or watch key matchups in the…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Efe Ajagba made a big statement in the heavyweight division with his knockout win over Charles Martin. Photo: Zuffa Boxing 03
BoxingUSA

Zuffa Boxing 03 Recap: Uno, Dos, Adios For A KO Show

Zuffa Boxing 03 ended a big sports weekend with a bang with…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
In his finest and final performance, Terence Crawford disarmed and defeated Canelo Alvarez on Sept. 14, 2025. Photo: Zuffa Boxing Terence Crawford Retirement BWAA Awards
BoxingWorldwide

BWAA Award Winners Announced for 2025: Crawford, Mayer Lead List

The Boxing Writers Association of America announced the results of its 2025…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Efe Ajagba and Charles Martin are ready to prove themselves worthy of bigger opportunities with a win Sunday night. Photo: Ed Mulholland, Zuffa Boxing 03
BoxingUSA

Zuffa Boxing 03 Features Heavyweights Sunday

Boxing promoters thought the better of trying to compete with the Winter…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
The recently vacated IBF World Super Middleweight title will be on the line in the Iglesias vs Silyagin main event April 5 in Montreal. Photo: EOTTM
BoxingCanada

Iglesias vs Silyagin Set for Unification Fight April 9

The "Boogeyman" is back! IBO Super Middleweight World Champion Osleys Iglesias will…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Manny Pacquiao is back, narrowly missing the upset win and settling for a draw Saturday against Mario Barrios. Photo: Esther Lin, Premier Boxing Champions
BoxingUSA

Team Boxing League Announces Deal With Manny Pacquiao

Eight-division Boxing Hall of Fame legend Manny Pacquiao’s improbable return to active…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Brandon Figueroa scored the upset victory to become the new WBA World Featherweight champion, knocking out Nick Ball at home in Liverpool. Photo: Leigh Dawney, Queensberry
BoxingUKUSA

Brandon Figueroa Wrecks Nick Ball, Wins WBA Featherweight Title

You can’t call them phone booth fights anymore. So, substitute a fight…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Most Valuable Promotions will stage its first card in the UK with a blockbuster lineup of women's title fights including Dubois vs Harper and Scotney vs Flores. Photo: Mark Robinson, MVP
BoxingUK

MVP Kickoff for First UK Card with Dubois vs Harper, Scotney vs Flores

Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) held its official kickoff today in London for…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
The view for Nick Ball isn't any different than his other fights, where he is always the smaller man. On Saturday, he'll be looking at Brandon Figueroa. Photo: Leigh Dawney, Queensberry
BoxingUKUSA

Two Super Title Fights: Ball vs Figueroa, Medina vs Curiel

 Although the Super Bowl and the Winter Olympics will get most of…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Keith Thurman playfully chin checks Sebastian Fundora at their press conference faceoff Wednesday in Los Angeles for their upcoming bout March 28. Photo: Ryan Hafey, Premier Boxing Champions
BoxingUSA

Fundora vs Thurman: Let’s Try This Again

WBC Super Welterweight World Champion Sebastian “The Towering Inferno” Fundora and former…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Bundled up against the chilly New York weather, Deontay Wilder and Derek Chisora met for a faceoff to announce their April 4 fight in London. Photo: MF Pro
BoxingUKUSA

Chisora vs Wilder Matchup Official for April 4 in London

After a week of bone-chilling weather, temperatures in New York climbed up…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Jose "Rayo" Valenzuela won a wide decision against Diego Torres Nunez. Photo: Zuffa Boxing 02
BoxingUSA

Zuffa Boxing 02 Recap: Valenzuela Gets Win; Hot Rod Kalajdzic Steals the Show

With the second card in the books at Zuffa Boxing 02 Sunday…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Shakur Stevenson is the new Ring Magazine and WBO Lightweight world champion, his fourth division championship. Photo: Cris Esqueda, Matchroom Boxing
BoxingUSA

Shakur Stevenson Rules American Boxing. End Of Discussion.

In perhaps the biggest all-American boxing showdown since Terence Crawford leveled Errol…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Keyshawn Davis overcame a rough end to 2025 with the knockout victory he and American boxing needed over Jamaine Ortiz. Photo: Cris Esqueda, Matchroom Boxing
BoxingUSA

Ring6 Undercard Recap: Davis, Carrington Deliver For NYC Fans

Two top American talents delivered knockout victories on the biggest possible stage…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Xander Zayas becomes the youngest unified champion in boxing at age 23 with his victory over Abass Baraou. Photo: Top Rank Boxing
BoxingUSA

 Xander Zayas Unifies Titles In Puerto Rico

WBO Junior Middleweight champion Xander Zayas added a second belt to his…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Josh Kelly salutes the fans in Newcastle Upon Tyne for helping him get the victory over Bakhram Murtazaliev to become the new IBF World Super Welterweight title. Photo: Mark Robinson, Matchroom Boxing
BoxingUK

Josh Kelly Shakes Up Super Welterweight With Win Over Murtazaliev

Trainer Adam Booth and his team wore shirts with a single word…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Shakur Stevenson and Teofimo Lopez made weight on Saturday. A win Saturday secures their legacy. Photo: Cris Esqueda, Matchroom Boxing
BettingUSAWorldwide

Teofimo vs Shakur Showdown Lights Up US Boxing Saturday

It can be argued that Saturday’s Teofimo vs Shakur main event of…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Tiara Brown made it a brawl, defeating Sky Nicolson to become the new WBC World Featherweight champion. Photo: Matchroom Boxing
Announcements

MVP Announces Six High-Profile Female Fighter Signings

Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) today announced the signings of WBC World Featherweight…

Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor
Gayle Falkenthal, Boxing Editor