Boxing gloves Rival Ultra RS1 2.0 Gold (laces)

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

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.

No.

There are not really any dedicated women's boxing gloves. Boxing gloves are unisex, but women usually simply choose a lighter boxing glove (that is, a smaller size). These are available in various color combinations.

Women generally have somewhat narrower hands than men, so it is better not to choose a boxing glove that is too heavy. We have created a separate selection within our range of boxing gloves that are more suitable for women because of their fit.

View our selection women's boxing gloves

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

For boxing gloves (and MMA gloves)this refers to the weight(the size) of the gloves. The more padding the gloves have, the higher the oz.

No.

Actually, there is no difference.

Some brands are more focused on boxing, while others are more focused on kickboxing and thai boxing. 

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

Yes.

Although there are modern systems available today with hook-and-loop fasteners that come close to a lace-up fastening, a traditional lace-up closure remains the best way to properly close and secure a boxing glove.

Lace-up boxing gloves are usually secured with a single lace that crosses both sides. The lace is then pulled tight so that 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 virtually identical to gloves with an (easier) hook-and-loop 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 opponents being scratched by hook-and-loop fasteners

Disadvantages of lace-up boxing gloves:

• Requires assistance from another person to tie
• Slower to put on and take off, so not ideal for shorter training sessions
• The ends of the laces may cut opponents

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

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

With that detail in mind, the Conic design has been incorporated into Rival boxing gloves. Take a look at the back of your hand: you’ll notice that the line from the top of your little finger to your wrist runs diagonally, and there’s another angle from your wrist to your forearm. Unlike most other manufacturers, our boxing glove design takes this into account.

Because the wrist of the boxing gloves with Conic Cuff Design is narrower than the edge of the glove that fits around the forearm, these gloves fit a boxer’s wrist better, 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 as well as, or better than, any other sparring glove on the market.
2. Top professionals could use round after round with complete confidence.
3. Would last longer than anything they had ever used before.
4. Would feature technology and a design that had never been seen before and that 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 underside of the wrist and a correct ergonomic angle of 15 degrees at the wrist, Rival created the absolutely perfect fit when lacing up a lace-up glove, while hiding the laces at the same time. This paved the way for the birth of the very first sparring glove from Rival Boxing Gear, the RS1.

This concept was so successful that Rival's entire high-end line was built around this outstanding design. The culmination of this ultimately came a few years later when Rival introduced the "Angled Lace Track" for 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 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 very suitable for Western boxing, kickboxing, and thai boxing (Muay Thai).

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

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