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The independent boxer’s corner

GEAR UP.
BOX BETTER.

From your first gloves to your next round. Straightforward guides, a closer look at gear, and solid foundations to move forward with confidence.

Find my boxing gearHow we test
GUARDIA BOXING GEAR & GUIDES
PROGRESS STARTS HERE.Gear · Training · Self-defense
100% independentNo brand gets to approve our verdicts.
No score without a testUntested equipment is clearly identified.
Transparency firstAffiliate links are always disclosed.

01Find your starting point

EVERY ROUND HAS A PURPOSE.

Three ways to take the next step.

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Gear

Find the gloves, heavy bag and protection that fit the way you train.

Find your gear
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Training

Better technique, better habits. Build a solid foundation, even at home.

Start training
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Self-defense

Understand, anticipate and protect yourself. With local laws as your starting point.

Learn to protect yourself

02The essentials

IN YOUR CORNER.

All equipment guides
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THE RIGHT GLOVES.A BETTER START.

From your first pair for the bag to your next sparring session. Find the gloves that work for you.

Explore the guide
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Make room for your next round.

Heavy or free-standing: choose the bag that fits your space.

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A better fit for smaller hands.

The same protection, with a fit that feels right.

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Small piece of gear. Big difference.

What to look for when choosing your boxing mouthguard.

03Our commitment

REAL TRAINING.NO BRAND SCRIPT.

A heavy bag, weeks of practice, and an honest opinion. These are the ground rules behind every Guardia Boxing test.

Explore our test protocol
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    Bought at retail

    A loaned product? We say so right at the start of the review.

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    Put through its paces

    Weeks on the heavy bag to get beyond first impressions.

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    An unfiltered verdict

    Strengths, limitations, and no score for untested products.

Behind Guardia

One boxer. An independent voice.

Guardia Boxing is written by Guillaume. Every test has a name behind it, and every limitation is stated. A personal approach to help you make your own choices.

About Guardia Boxing

Illustrative photography : Michael Starkie, Unsplash, Logan Weaver.