Boxing gloves Rival Pro Sparring RS100 Blue-Silver (laces)

Rival Boxing Gear was founded in Canada in the early 2000s and has since experienced steady growth in the world of martial arts, with a focus 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 deep knowledge of what fighters needed to improve their skills and excel in the ring. With this background and expertise, he aimed to produce high-quality gear that would meet the needs of fighters.

Feather-Lite simply involves two principles:

1. Maximum performance and protection
2. The lightest possible materials

Rival Boxing Gear strives to use the principles of Feather Lite in as many products as possible: providing our customers with maximum performance and protection combined with the lightest possible materials.

Rival aims to reduce the size and weight of materials while maintaining the same performance. This is to ensure efficiency. If we can find a lighter, thinner material that offers the same performance and durability as something heavier or more traditional like leather, we do it. Innovation and attention to detail are the Rival way!

Professional boxers who do their fights and training with Rival Boxing Gear:

• Anthony Joshua (Former Heavyweight World Champion)
• Vasiliy Lomachenko (Former multiple weight World Champion, Olympic Gold Winner)
• Oleksandr Usyk (Undisputed Heavyweight Champion)
• Keith Thurman (Former Welterweight World Champion)
• Artur Beterbiev (Former Undisputed Light Heavyweight Champion)
• Eleider Alvarez (Former WBO Light Heavyweight Champion)
• Katie Taylor (Former Undisputed Lightweight Champion)
• Amanda Serrano (Undisputed Featherweight Champion)
• Oscar Rivas (Former WBC Bridgerweight Champion)
• Cherneka Johnson (Undisputed Bantamweight Champion)
• Shakur Stevenson (WBC Lightweight Champion)
• Sebastian Fundora (WBC Super Welterweight Champion)
• Xander Zayas (WBO Junior Middleweight Champion)
• and many more

The RS100 sparring glove is one of the gems of Rival Boxing, thanks in part to the innovative and ingenious Ergonomic True Fist Construction system.

When you put your hand into one of these boxing gloves, you can comfortably close your fist to achieve the most natural fist position, without suffering from the uncomfortable pressure of the foam and without having to bend the glove before your hand clicks into its natural striking position.

The principles of Ergonomic True Fist Construction ensure that you can freely open or close your hand without disturbing the construction of the glove's hand compartment. Comfort, safety, and maximum performance are guaranteed!

RS1 Ultra 2.0:

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

RS11V Sparring:

• Extra thick, 50 mm foam padding, specially designed for intensive 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)
• Padded layer of horsehair filling

RS80V Impulse

• Low-density molded foam padding

Rival boxing gloves are known for their snug, ergonomic fit.

This is especially true for the sparring gloves, which are designed for 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 lining adapts to your hands and virtually encloses them, regardless of the glove's weight choice. This is a unique feature of Rival with a special foam-like 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, normal, and wide hands. 

They are known for the padding that is suitable and safe for yourself and your training partner.

With every Rival boxing glove comes a unique size chart that you should consult carefully.

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

Yes.

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

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

Also read our blogs: The difference between boxing gloves and kickboxing gloves and The (recent) history of Rival Boxing Gear

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).

Also read our blogs: The (young) history of Rival Boxing Gear

Yes.

Rival boxing gloves are - like most other brands - unisex and therefore suitable for both men and women. 

Women generally choose a smaller/lighter size 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 very fine fibers (thinner than a hair), making it shape- and wear-resistant, strong, and easy to clean.

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.

For the lifespan 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 better from the inside.
• Store in a cool, dry place with good natural ventilation.
• Optionally, use an antibacterial spray.
• In the case of leather Rival boxing gloves: use leather grease/leather conditioner once a month to prevent cracks and drying out.

Yes. This material has been proven to be at least as strong as real leather. Moreover, it retains colors better and is less prone to tearing and temperature fluctuations.