Draft:Rival (brand)
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| Industry | Sports equipment |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2003 |
| Website | rivalboxing.us |
Rival is a Canadian brand of sports equipment, specializing in boxing. Founded in 2003 by veteran boxing trainer Russ Anber, the company is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec.
Products and Services
[edit]Rival offers a wide range of products for both amateur and professional boxers, including:
- Boxing gloves
- Protective gear
- Mouthguards
- Groin guards
- Hand wraps
- Punching bags
- Focus mitts
- Footwear
- Clothing (T-shirts, hoodies, track suits, boxing trunks, robes)
History
[edit]Prior to founding Rival, Russ Anber accumulated over 25 years of experience in boxing as a trainer, manager, gym owner, and cutman. He also spent 18 years introducing and selling foreign boxing brands to the Canadian market. Anber established Rival in 2003 with the aim of providing high-quality boxing equipment to professional and amateur boxers.[1]
Rival currently has offices in four countries and has partnered to open 5 amateur boxing gyms (one in Canada, two in the United States, one in Spain, and one in the United Kingdom). In July 2024, Rival's Oklahoma City gym hosted its first annual amateur boxing championship tournament.[2]
Rival in Professional Boxing
[edit]Rival sells RFX-Guerrero Pro Fight Gloves[3], which have been worn by numerous world champion boxers. Notable athletes who have used Rival gloves include Oleksandr Usyk[4], Vasiliy Lomachenko[5], Anthony Joshua[6], David Benavidez[7], Artur Beterbiev[8], and Amanda Serrano[9]
Rival has a history of supporting professional boxing throughout the world. A notable milestone occurred in March 2013 in the UK, when Tony Bellew and Isaac Chilemba faced off in a WBC World Championship eliminator[10]. This marked the first time two professional boxers competed in full Rival attire, including gloves, outside of Canada.
References
[edit]- ^ Zurkowsky, Herb (January 9, 2023). "How Russ Anber turned Rival Boxing Gear into a business heavyweight". Montreal Gazette. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
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- ^ Dielhenn, James (October 13, 2019). "Usyk vs Witherspoon: Heavyweight debut looms as Oleksandr Usyk eyes glory". Sky Sports. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ^ Pugmire, Lance (November 26, 2016). "Vasyl Lomachenko finishes off Nicholas Walters with seventh-round knockout". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ^ Rogers, Martin (April 27, 2017). "Britain's Anthony Joshua could be savior of stagnant heavyweight division". USA Today. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ^ Morgan, Toby (October 24, 2024). "Former World Champion Delivers Shock Verdict On Beterbiev vs Bivol: "It Was Not World Class"". Secondsout.com. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ^ Tumin, Remy (February 5, 2023). "Amanda Serrano Gets an Undisputed Title and a Rematch With Katie Taylor". New York Times. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ^ Gray, Tom (March 31, 2013). "Bellew-Chilemba ends in a draw". Ring Magazine. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
Category:Companies based in Montreal
Category:Sporting goods manufacturers of Canada
Category:Sportswear brands