Boxing gloves Rival Super Sparring RS2V Red 2.0

Take your Rival gear out of your gym bag right after training. Wipe it down with a clean, dry cloth and let everything air-dry in a cool, shady, well-ventilated place.

For cleaning, use only mild cleaning products or sprays made specifically for sports gear and suitable for the material. A deodorizer, such as a glove dog, and a suitable sports spray help keep your gloves fresh.

Do not use a washing machine or dryer, and avoid direct sunlight, heaters and hot cars. Do not apply petroleum jelly, oil, leather grease or heavy creams, even to leather gear. Store your gear in a dry place.

Super Rich is Rival's synthetic microfiber covering, designed as an alternative to leather. The material is practical for regular training and does not need to be treated with leather grease. The lifespan of the entire glove also depends on the stitching, padding, how it is used, and proper drying. The material name alone therefore does not tell you which glove will last the longest.

Rival Boxing Gear was founded in Canada in the early 2000s and has since experienced steady growth in the martial arts world, 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 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.

Many boxing gloves can be worn by both men and women. The best choice depends on the hand compartment, wrist closure and intended use of the specific model.

Don't automatically choose a lower oz rating because you're a woman or a smaller athlete. Try on the gloves with handwraps and use the model-specific size chart. For a small hand, a more compact hand compartment may matter more than a lower glove weight.

Also check out our women's boxing gloves. Choose from this collection based on hand compartment size, fit and training goals.

Oz is short for ounce, a unit of weight. One ounce is approximately 28.35 grams. For boxing gloves, the oz designation indicates a glove’s nominal weight class.

Oz is not a standardized hand size and does not tell you exactly how much padding a glove has. Gloves of the same weight can differ in hand space, padding distribution and intended use. For MMA gloves, you often choose the hand size separately, for example S, M or L.

Many boxing gloves can also be used for kickboxing. So the collection name alone does not determine whether a model is right for you. Focus on comparing the hand space, padding and wrist closure.

Boxing focuses on punching and keeping your guard up. In kickboxing and Muay Thai, blocking kicks and possibly clinching also come into play. Choose the design that feels comfortable for your training.

Conic Design is the tapered cuff found on models including the Rival RS1 Ultra 2.0: narrower around the wrist and wider toward the forearm. This makes the RS1 a good choice for narrower wrists and a closer-fitting cuff. The shape of the hand compartment is a separate consideration: with your usual handwraps on, also check the room for your fingers, the thumb position, and how easily you can make a fist.

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 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)
• Quilted horsehair padding layer

RS80V Impulse

• Molded low-density foam padding

The fit varies by Rival model and version. Compare the hand compartment and wrist closure of the specific model and use its size chart.

Try on gloves with the handwraps you wear during training. You should be able to make a fist without pain, tingling, or uncomfortable pressure. Don't assume that breaking in a glove will fix a hand compartment that doesn't fit.

Yes.

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

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