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So, I’ve been geeking out about boxing lately, specifically about Floyd Mayweather’s gear. I got it in my head that I wanted to try out the same gloves he uses, just to see what all the fuss is about. I mean, the guy’s undefeated, so his gloves gotta be doing something right?
First, I dove into the internet, trying to figure out exactly what kind of gloves Mayweather actually wears. Turns out, it’s not as simple as just walking into a store and saying, “Give me the Mayweather specials!”
The Hunt Begins
I started by watching some of the old mayweather fight recording videos. I paused and zoom many times to get the gloves’ brand.
- Lots of forums had conflicting info. Some people swore he only used one brand, others said he switched it up.
- Finally, I narrowed it down. It seemed like he favored Grant and Winning gloves, especially for his big fights.
- Then came the hard part – finding a pair!
I checked a few online stores. No dice. Then I hit up some specialty boxing equipment sites. Still nothing, I try to search in Amazon and Ebay, but still can not find one.
I was starting to think these things were made of unobtanium. Finally found a used one, costed me lots of money. Ordered!
Getting My Hands On (and In) Them
When the package finally arrived, I ripped that thing open like a kid on Christmas morning. I slipped the gloves on… and, okay, I kinda get it now.
The way they’re weighted, the padding… it’s just different. I’m no Mayweather, but I felt like I could throw a punch with a bit more… oomph. Or maybe it was just the placebo effect of wearing famous gloves. Who knows!
The Verdict?
So, was it worth all the trouble and money? Honestly, for a casual boxer like me, probably not. But it was a fun little experiment. And hey, now I can brag that I’ve trained in Mayweather’s gloves (sort of).
If I have money and time, I will definately try to get the new pair next time.
