Boxing gloves Rival Ultra RS1 2.0 Black (laces)

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.

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.

No.

There aren't really specific women's boxing gloves. Boxing gloves are unisex, but women usually just choose a somewhat lighter boxing glove (read: smaller size). These are available in various color combinations.

Women generally have narrower hands than men, so it's better not to go for a boxing glove that is too heavy. We have made a separate selection within our range of boxing gloves that are more suitable for women due to the fit.

Check out our selection women's boxing gloves

Oz stands for the English word ounce. An ounce (abbreviated as oz) is a unit of weight commonly used in the United States, the United Kingdom, and other countries that follow this system. One ounce is approximately equal to 28.35 grams.

In boxing gloves (and MMA gloves)this refers to the weight(the size) of the gloves. The larger the (padding of the) gloves, the higher the oz.

No.

Actually, there is no difference.

There are brands that are more focused on boxing or brands that are more focused on kickboxing and thai boxing. 

There are some small differences, but in practice, you can use boxing gloves for kickboxing and kickboxing gloves for boxing.

Yes.

Although there are now modern systems with Velcro that come close to a lace-up closure, a traditional lace-up closure remains the best way to securely fasten and tighten a boxing glove.

Lace-up boxing gloves are usually fastened with a single lace that crosses both sides. This lace is then pulled tight so the gloves fit snugly.

The end of the laces is then tied around the wrist section of the lace-up boxing glove. Lace-up boxing gloves are otherwise usually almost identical to gloves with an (easier) Velcro closure. 

Advantages of lace-up boxing gloves:

• Snug, secure, and comfortable fit around the wrist
• Usually padded wrists for increased comfort
• The cuff around the wrists feels more streamlined and less bulky
• No risk of scratches from Velcro for opponents

Disadvantages of lace-up boxing gloves:

• Need assistance from another person to tie
• Slower to put on and take off, so not ideal for shorter training sessions
• Ends of laces can cut opponents

Rival Boxing pays attention to the smallest details in ergonomics and anatomy.

The wrist of the gloves with Conic Cuff Design is at a 15-degree angle executed so that it follows the natural angle of a boxer’s hand.

With that detail in mind, the Conic design is incorporated into the Rival boxing gloves. Look at the back of your hand: you will notice that the line from the top of your pinky to your wrist is slanted, and from your wrist to your forearm there is another angle. Unlike most other manufacturers, our boxing glove design takes this into account.

Because the wrist of the gloves with Conic Cuff Design is narrower than the cuff of the glove that fits around the forearm, these gloves fit better on a boxer’s wrist, providing maximum comfort, stability, and performance!

When Rival designed the very first sparring glove, Russ Anber (Founder & CEO) wanted to implement a number of very important things. He wanted to develop a glove that:

1. Would perform just as well, or better, than any other sparring glove on the market.
2. Could be used round after round with full confidence by top professionals.
3. Would last longer than anything they had ever used before.
4. Would contain a never-before-seen technology and a design Russ had envisioned for at least 15 years.

This led to the creation of the "ERGO LACE TRACK SYSTEM." Using a deep, crisscross pattern around the bottom of the wrist and an ergonomically correct 15-degree angle at the wrist,Rival created the absolutely perfect fit when tying a lace glove, while simultaneously hiding the laces. This paved the way for the birth of Rival Boxing Gear’s very first sparring glove, the RS1.

This concept was so successful that the entire high-end line of Rival was built around this outstanding design. The pinnacle of this came a few years later when Rival introduced the "Angled Lace Track" for the professional fight gloves. Since then, the "Angled Lace Track" has also been introduced on the RS100 Sparring glove.

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