Velcro or lace-up option: You can choose whether you want lace-up or velcro with these gloves. Lace-up gloves are better for sparring and competition due to greater wrist support whereas velcro is better for pad/bag training due to ease of use.

If you buy a cheap Venum boxing glove such as the Contender 2.0, you’re going to get an injected foam glove with plastic material.Design: I like how Venum has designed these gloves with the choice of colours as well as a signature embossed Venum logo which has become so popular due to their brand ambassadors.

Step 5) Scrunch up some newspaper or some kitchen roll and put them into your gloves to dry out overnight.Long and short cut fightshorts, Gladiator cut and Vale Tudo (long & short cuts): each one of them has its own specific fit to improve comfort and performance whether you prefer to fight on your feet or on the ground. Step 1) Take your dirty boxing gloves out of your gym bag and wipe the inside and outside of the glove with a small towel so that the excess moisture is absorbed. I find that the wrist compartment bends quite easily so you’ll need a good pair of hand wraps which we’ve covered on this review here.

Compact fit: With the Training Camps wide velcro enclosure and triple density foam, these gloves are able to take some impact which in turn provides hand and wrist protection. Note: Avoid placing your gloves under direct sunlight or on top of a radiator because this can damage the material. Wrist support could be better: All of the gloves reviewed today (apart from the Giant 3.0’s lace-up) have great velcro but the downside to all of the gloves are the bendy wrists. Let's chat about Venum's fight and Muay Thai shorts. Starting with their fight shorts, these are a dream for anyone into No Gi BJJ, MMA and martial arts. Made with 100% lightweight polyester, they're all about helping you move freely and upping your game. They're tough too, with reinforced seams that mean they're in it for the long haul. Plus, the smart closure system keeps them snug and in place, no matter how intense the fight gets. And when things heat up? No sweat – literally. Thanks to fast-dry microfibers and mesh panels, these shorts keep you cool and comfortable.

Thumb protection: An attached thumb protects your thumbs from hitting your opponent which means you won’t risk breaking your thumb. Innovative mesh: Offers a nice cool feeling to your hands as it thermo-regulates the glove which helps prevent overheating and odour. Nice design: I like the design of these Challenger 2.0’s because of the large imprinted logo and white shapes which almost look like boat sails if you look closely. Step 6) Insert your No Stink glove deodoriser and let it sit here until you’re ready to use your gloves again.

Semi-aniline leather: This is a very durable leather, even more durable than fully aniline leather because of its pigment light surface coating which allows these gloves to retain colour and resist wear/tear. Good seams: Seams are what hold the glove together from the inside and these Unisex boxing gloves come with super-strong seams. Wrist support: Whenever I use these gloves, I always feel a slight pain at the top of my wrist and this is because the wrist compartment can bend (even when the velcro is done up well) so a good pair of hand wraps would help. Step 4) Put a dab of vaseline on the outside of your gloves and wipe it all over with your microfibre cloth for a nice shine and leather protection.

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Over the years, Venum has invested a lot of money into researching the best pair of gloves on the market. Venum’s innovations have led to: Their commitment to quality. Their MMA and boxing equipment, think boxing gloves, shin guards, headgear, are all handcrafted in Thailand. And their clothing? Made in Brazil, meeting the highest standards to ensure only the best gets the Venum label.