The S5 All Rounder has an unfair advantage according to the one and only Icy Mike Icy Mike is a man who knows a thing or two about boxing gloves. Having used countless brands and models over the years, he has come to the conclusion that the Revgear S5 All Rounder is in a class […]
Every punch in boxing is deliberate, powerful, and crafted with precision. The force behind each strike isn’t just born of sheer strength but from an intricate understanding of technique, effective breathing, and a genuine passion for advancing the sport. Whether it’s a clean hook, a quick jab, or a devastating vertical straight punch, every move […]
Questions about boxing gloves? Look no further: Revgear answers all your questions You have taken the first step and started to train in a striking martial art. Now it’s time for you to get a pair of boxing gloves that you can have confidence in. But how do you choose the best boxing gloves for […]
Nik Gittus’ Essential Boxing Gear Guide Boxer and coach with over two decades of experience, Nik Gittus gives us his comprehensive boxing gear guide Head coach at Wallsend Boxing Academy Nik Gittus knows what you need to make your boxing game great from beginner to ring professional. Here’s what he has to say in his […]
Forgotten Fight Science: The development of Clinch Infighting Dan Kanagie discusses how clinch infighting developed in the English Bare Knuckle arena. Over the past couple of months we’ve been looking at fighting inside the clinch from the English Bare Knuckle tradition. We looked at the Head in Chancery, a particularly devastating form of the clinch. […]
Forgotten Fight Science: The Vertical Straight Punch One of my favorite things as a hoplologist is looking at martial arts from different regions and eras, stripping them down to their basics, the comparing what techniques remain: the techniques that transcend time and location. The vertical straight punch falls in this category. First let’s dispel the […]
Power Punching: Boxing for MMA In the early 19th century, the world’s first star sports writer, Pierce Egan, called boxing “the sweet science of bruising”. It was a century-old sport that was a major, if illicit, part of English sporting life along with horse racing, cockfighting and cricket. The English prize ring was the crucible […]
Words with Power from Mike Tyson In the third instalment of Famous Fight Quotes, we look at one one of the most controversial, yet most respected fighters in the history of boxing. Iron Mike Tyson was known for saying some pretty off the wall stuff, but rather than concentrate on the weirdness, let’s look at […]
The Ultimate Sparring Glove The moment I put on a Revgear S3, in England several months ago, I realised that I had the ultimate sparring glove on my hand. Perfect for any gloved combat sport, the S3 is designed with athletes in mind. Whether amateur or pro, the S3 has what you are looking for […]
Boxing Glove Evolution The humble boxing glove is something that a lot of combat athletes take for granted, but its history has helped shape the cutting edge products on the market today. From the bareknuckle era to the 21st century, an exploration of boxing glove evolution gives us a better appreciation for the technology we […]