Kostya Tszyu Rexene 16 Oz Boxing Gloves

They prevent shoplifting

A pair of these gloves kostya $40 and on the first trial run they worked a treat. Needing a pair of gloves so I could use the punching bag at the gym without skinning my knuckles, I went to the local sporting goods shop to find a pair. A friend/so called expert said I should just get mits which are smaller version of gloves to start with. I may as well whip the punching bag with a emu feather if I was going to get those. I went for the 16 oz gloves instead so I could punch the bag like Ivan Drago belting Apollo Creed.

I ended up punching the bag like Malcolm Young trying to punch Nikki Sixx as detailed the The Dirt. The gloves fit well and are relatively easy to put on and then take off with a quick tear of the Velcro strap. This helps as one is usually exhausted and does not want to be fumbling around in some desperate attempt to try and pull the gloves off using one’s mouth or other limbs then falling on the ground doing circle work. I did wonder why Kostya Tszyu’s name was stitched to the glove and printed too. I think once would be enough. How many times do sporting stars need their names on a product they endorse. Are their fans that absent minded they would forget? It is boxing remember.

The alternatives were the Everlast and the Jeff Fenech brand of glove. Not being from the Bronx, I decided against the Everlast brand and not wanting to support shoplifters, I decided against the Jeff Fenech brand.

Australia’s former world boxing champion Jeff Fenech will stand trial later this year on a charge of stealing three designer watches, according to a court ruling on Tuesday.

While it is alleged he stole the watches the security tape clearly shows Jeff using the old five finger discount method of payment. If he was wearing boxing gloves then this would not have happened.

One move I did master was what I call the Ed Norton. There is a scene in Fight Club when Ed is taking on Pretty Boy and decides he wants to destroy something beautiful. Pretty Boy gives Ed a few straight rights, which Ed takes, then as Pretty Boy goes for a right hook, Ed ducks under it administering a rip to Pretty Boy's kidneys followed by a right elbow to his jaw. This knocks Pretty Boy down and Ed then panel beats his face.

I only practised the rip folowed the elbow and it is rather simple to pull off using the bag.

I would have given this product a 9/10 but since Kostya’s name was written on it twice on each glove I have deducted 2 points. However, because the gloves can also be used for carrying shopping bags a long distance without getting sore hands, I will add an extra point.

Product rating 8/10.