Boxing gloves Rival Evolution RS11V Sparring Red

Yes. This material has been proven to be at least as strong as genuine leather. It also retains its color better and is less susceptible to tearing and temperature fluctuations.

Rival Boxing Gear was founded in Canada in the early 2000s and has since experienced steady growth in the world of martial arts, with an emphasis on classic boxing. The company was founded by Russ Anber, a prominent name in the boxing world.

Anber, a respected boxing trainer and coach, had an in-depth understanding of what fighters needed to improve their skills and excel in the ring. With this background and expertise, he aimed to produce high-quality equipment that would meet fighters’ needs.

Rival developed the double-angle V-strap to improve their products even further.  

The Wrist Lock 2 is attached via a loop on both the thumb side and the other side of the glove, ensuring that both sides of a glove, from the thumb to the cuff, are pressed evenly when fastening the strap. This is similar to tape applied over the cuff of a professional competition glove.

This system in a hook-and-loop glove comes as close as possible to the comfort and stability of a fully lace-up boxing glove.

RS1 Ultra 2.0:

• More than 40 mm (1.75 inches) of high-quality, layered foam padding

RS11V Sparring:

• Extra-thick, 50 mm foam padding, specially designed for intense sparren

RS2V:

• Multi-layer foam padding;

RS100 Professional:

• Layered foam construction

RFX-Guerrero HDE-F:

• Multi-layer inner foam padding (HDE-F)

RFX-Guerrero SF-H:

• Low-density foam inner padding (SF-H)
• Quilted horsehair padding layer

RS80V Impulse

• Molded low-density foam padding

Rival boxing gloves are known for their close-fitting, ergonomic fit.

This is particularly true of the sparring gloves, which are designed to provide a safe and comfortable feel, with an emphasis on wrist support and knuckle protection.

As soon as you put on the Rival boxing gloves, you notice that the inner lining adapts to your hands and, so to speak, embraces them, regardless of the glove weight you choose. This is a unique feature of Rival, with a special foam-like inner lining.

They may feel tight at first, especially with handwraps. However, this ensures that after the “break-in” period, they offer a very good fit for narrow, regular, and wide hands alike. 

They are known for their padding that is suitable and safe for both you and your training partner.

Each Rival boxing glove has a unique size chart that you should consult carefully.

Some fighters find them too tight at first, but over time (during the break-in period), they become increasingly comfortable.

Yes.

Rival boxing gloves are highly suitable for (Western) boxing, kickboxing, and thai boxing (Muay Thai).

They are also used in Krav Maga and MMA (stand-up fighting).

Yes.

Rival boxing gloves are suitable for (Western) boxing, kickboxing, and thai boxing (Muay Thai).

They are also used in Krav Maga and MMA (stand-up fighting).

Yes.

Rival boxing gloves are—as with most other brands—unisex and therefore suitable for both men and women. 

Women generally choose a smaller/lighter size of Rival boxing glove than men.

No.

Not all Rival gloves are made of genuine leather. The RS11V, RS2V, RS100, RS80V, RS1 2.0 are made of microfiber,.

Microfiber a synthetic material consisting of extremely fine fibers (thinner than a hair), making it shape-retaining, durable, strong, and easy to clean.

The Rival models that are made of genuine leather. leather are the RFX Guerrero Sparring HDE-F (laces) andRS1 Pro Sparring 20A (laces) . These gloves are made of the finest.

Rival boxing gloves—like almost all other boxing gloves—are not sized according to “regular” sizes, but by weight, expressed in ounces (oz).

The table below is a guideline, and you can always choose a heavier boxing glove for more padding, protection, and more intensive training.

Most women choose 12 oz or 14 oz Rival boxing gloves, while men generally choose 14 oz or 16 oz.

To extend the life of your Rival boxing glove, it is important to take good care of it.

• Always use clean handwraps, gelwraps, or inner gloves
• Take them out of your bag immediately after training
• Wipe the outside with a clean, dry cloth
• Use a deodorizer to help your boxing gloves dry faster and more thoroughly on the inside
• Store them in a cool, dry place with good natural ventilation
• If necessary, use an antibacterial spray
• For leather Rival boxing gloves: use leather grease/leather conditioner once a month to prevent cracking and drying out