Boxing Guides & Advice

Get real boxing advice from people who understand the sport. Learn how to choose the right gloves, find your ideal size, and understand what actually matters when buying boxing equipment.

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How to Wrap Your Hands for Boxing: Step-by-Step Guide

Protect your hands every session. Our step-by-step guide covers the full cross-wrap technique with real photos, wrap length advice, and common mistakes to avoid.

01 Jul 2026 • 8 min read

Best Boxing Bag Gloves UK 2026 Buyers Guide

Best Boxing Bag Gloves & Mitts UK: 2026 Buyer's Guide

This guide compares the Hit N Move Compact 12 (£184.99), Rival RFX-Guerrero-V HDE-F (£189.99) and three bag mitt options, including the Rival RB5

05 Jun 2026 • 8 min read

Is BOXRAW Clothing Worth the Price? An Honest Review for Boxers

If you’ve spent any time in a boxing gym recently, you’ve probably seen it. The bold lettering, the oversized cuts, the unmistakable “We

25 May 2026 • 7 min read

Rival vs BOXRAW Skipping Rope: Which Is Worth the Money?

Choosing Your Premium Speed Rope When you are ready to upgrade from a basic plastic skipping rope to a high-performance tool, the market offers several

12 May 2026 • 3 min read

Speed Rope vs Leather Rope vs Weighted Rope: Which Is Best for Boxing Training?

Understanding the Different Types of Skipping Ropes Walk into any serious boxing gym, and you will hear the unmistakable whir of skipping ropes cutting through

12 May 2026 • 4 min read

What Size Skipping Rope Do I Need for Boxing?

The Importance of Correct Rope Length Getting the length of your skipping rope right is one of the most important, yet frequently overlooked, aspects of

12 May 2026 • 4 min read

The Complete Guide to Boxing Skipping Ropes: Types, Sizing, and Which One to Buy

Why Skipping is Non-Negotiable in Boxing In boxing, footwork is everything. Before you can throw a meaningful punch, you need the balance, coordination, and positioning

12 May 2026 • 8 min read

Boxing Sauna Suit Guide: Fit, Materials and Buying Advice

Written by the FightGear Team. FightGear is a specialist boxing retailer supplying serious fighters across the UK. A boxing sauna suit is specialist kit designed

08 May 2026 • 4 min read

Best Boxing Pads and Focus Mitts: The Complete Buying Guide by Skill Level

Written by Alun Fight Gear, boxing equipment specialist and founder of FightGear UK. Table of Contents * The Best Boxing Pads and Focus Mitts: What You

30 Apr 2026 • 10 min read

Sting Headgear Sizing Guide: Finding Your Perfect Fit for Maximum Protection

Written by the Fight Gear Team. Getting the right Sting headgear size is crucial. This guide provides exact measurement steps, how to use the exact

24 Apr 2026 • 4 min read

Best Boxing Groin Guards: Ranked for Sparring, Training & Competition

Ranked picks for the best boxing groin guards. Covers types, materials, competition approval, and fit so you buy the right guard first time.

31 Mar 2026 • 8 min read

Best Boxing Body Protectors: Coaching Shields for Pad Work Ranked

Ranked guide to the best boxing body protectors for coaching. Rib guards, belly pads, and body shields compared by use case and skill level.

31 Mar 2026 • 5 min read