Definitely makes a difference, it's the reason certain fighters love Reyes over other brands.
Morales liked Winning because of the fit and issues he had with his hands. Figueroa the same thing, two hand surgeries later and he wears Winning now.
Everlast is the most popular brand on the planet and their MX version is their "Mexican" style of boxing gloves which are popular by many fighters. Including Donaire, Rios, Cotto and Maidana.
I think it would have made a difference and I don't know if he would have hurt Floyd but the chances would have increased.
Also, each glove is hand made, so you will get differences in the gloves even from the same make and brand. Anyone who has owned a pair of Reyes knows it takes time to "break in" because they are always different.
You also negotiate gloves in the contract, not hours before the fight. Floyd wanted to establish his "A side" like he said and he did it. Maidana should have called his bluff.
Morales liked Winning because of the fit and issues he had with his hands. Figueroa the same thing, two hand surgeries later and he wears Winning now.
Everlast is the most popular brand on the planet and their MX version is their "Mexican" style of boxing gloves which are popular by many fighters. Including Donaire, Rios, Cotto and Maidana.
I think it would have made a difference and I don't know if he would have hurt Floyd but the chances would have increased.
Also, each glove is hand made, so you will get differences in the gloves even from the same make and brand. Anyone who has owned a pair of Reyes knows it takes time to "break in" because they are always different.
You also negotiate gloves in the contract, not hours before the fight. Floyd wanted to establish his "A side" like he said and he did it. Maidana should have called his bluff.


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