Shivangi Sinha
In Prime Video’s ‘Beast Games,’ contestants compete for the opportunity to win a life-changing cash prize and push themselves to their absolute limits. Season 2 featured Sonya Gallegos-Dreiling as a member of Team Strong, where she consistently gave her all in every challenge. From the very first episode, Sonya stood out for her perseverance, determination, and mental toughness. She drew attention for her ability to manage pressure, adapt to difficult situations, and keep pushing forward despite obstacles and this established her as a resilient and committed competitor in the competition.
Sonya Gallegos-Dreiling Pushed Herself to Get Through the First Round of Competition
In the opening challenge of the season, the players were positioned on trapdoor squares as the enormous floor slowly lifted upward. From each square, a rope dropped down below. Contestants had to descend the rope, retrieve heavy, color-coded boxes weighing roughly one-third of their body weight, secure them properly, and climb back up as quickly as possible before time expired. The task demanded speed and endurance under intense pressure. While several competitors managed to complete the challenge early, a few remained battling the clock.
One of the last contestants still gripping her rope as time ran out was Sonya Gallegos-Dreiling. Refusing to give up, she pushed herself forward. She shared that her motivation came from her role as a single mother of three. She hoped the prize money could help secure her children’s education and future. With one final spot available, the crowd began chanting Sonya’s name, and summoning her last reserves of strength, she pulled herself up and secured her place among the top 100 competitors. In the second episode, Sonya took part in the Blocks Tower challenge during the next round. She joined a 20-member team tasked with stacking massive blocks to build a tower nearly 50 feet high and place a flag at the top. Unfortunately, her team, led by Johnny Mostowy, fell short, and she was eliminated.
Sonya Gallegos-Dreiling Continues to Win Many Wrestling Matches Today
Sonya Gallegos-Dreiling, widely known in combat sports as Red Sonya, continues to build a formidable legacy as a bare-knuckle fighter based in Guntersville, Alabama. A decorated athlete, she is the 2015 USA Women’s National Golden Gloves champion and made history as the first woman to compete in sanctioned bareknuckle bouts in both the United Kingdom and the Middle East. Her milestones helped open doors for women in the sport internationally. Over the years, Sonya has faced some of the most respected names in combat sports, including Erin Toughill, Miranda Kay Barber, and Jamie Driver, earning a reputation for toughness and her heart.
In recent appearances, she has continued to stay active and visible in the fight community. She participated in Guarding of the Gloves, a fundraising event supporting the RVA community, and has been seen in multiple high-profile bouts. Among them was a scheduled matchup at The MomBa in September 2025, as well as a December 2025 fight against Canadian heavyweight contender Vanessa “Rampage” Lepage-Joanisse at the Casino du Lac-Leamy in Gatineau, Quebec. Sonya has also appeared on BKFC (Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship) and BKB (Bare Knuckle Boxing) cards through 2025, indicating that she has competed under the world’s leading professional bare-knuckle promotions.
Outside the ring, she works at the US Postal Service and supplements her other career as well. She is a mail carrier, and her work involves handling daily delivery routes, sorting mail, and ensuring timely service in her community. It is a job that demands physical endurance and Sonya has never fallen short of that. She is handling both her blue-collar job and elite-level fighting, and is training hard while providing for her family in the best way possible.
Sonya Gallegos-Dreiling is a Single Mother to Three Kids
Beyond her fighting career, Sonya has openly shared that she is a devoted single mother to three children, a role she considers her greatest responsibility and source of strength. She is especially close to her 13-year-old daughter, Mia, whom she affectionately calls her “mini-me.” Raising her children on her own has made her value discipline and care both at home and in her professional life. Active within her community, she is a passionate animal lover and has been involved in several dog adoption and rehabilitation efforts. She is also a pet parent to two dogs of her own. Through her digital platforms, Sonya promotes a healthy, disciplined lifestyle, frequently sharing her consistent gym routines and training mindset. She is a religious woman and her faith plays an important role in guiding her approach to life.
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