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Beyond the fists, fights and foes

References from film and TV are what flash into most people’s memory today when the subject of boxing arises in conversation. There are just too many great, engaging examples to draw on, from both real and fictional stories (Rocky 45 and Tyson v. Holyfield being exceptions). Before technology padlocked our imagination, though, writing was the [...]

Killer Trash Talk Not Included

Even if you don’t intend to earn your keep bobbin’ and weavin’, owning the Everlast Muhammad Ali Collection ($8-$110) is one way to show your respect for The Greatest. Each piece stands outs from your run-of-the-mill boxing kit thanks to the presence of Ali’s autograph (it’s stamped on) and a hidden Ali-ism to help you [...]

Pacquaio and Hatton Don't Stand a Chance

By Gear Patrol Reader Rikin Shah: Whether you’re looking to amp up your workouts or to take out a little aggression, every guy could use a punching bag (besides the tortured pillow on your bed). Let’s face it, not all of us have the ideal real estate to own gym equipment, let alone put up [...]

Last Friday we selected a Gear Patrol Dispatch subscriber as the winner for the Everlast Training Gloves Giveaway. Congratulations B Boyles! “…I look forward to the daily emails on cool new stuff that I might otherwise find out about way later or not at all.” Oh yes, a moment of unabashed shameless promotion. After asking [...]

Update: WE’VE GOT A WINNER for the Everlast Boxing Gloves Giveaway. It’s not Floyd Mayweather (we’re still working on that) but he is a Gear Patrol reader and we’ll be announcing the winner shortly in a new post. Thanks to all those that entered and don’t forget that if you’re subscribed you’ll continue to remain [...]