GLOVES STORIES: PUNCHER
OUR LIMITED-EDITION CUSTOM MODELS
To properly celebrate a prestigious product like the “Mexico” style glove, the undisputed star of some of the most unforgettable pages in Italian and world boxing history, classic yet revolutionary at the time, LEONE has decided to create a series of custom PUNCHER gloves used on the occasion of major international professional events. They are currently available in an extremely limited number of pieces for all fans and true connoisseurs.
Several boxers have decided to join our project and, together with them, custom gloves with horsehair padding were designed to reflect and enhance their characteristics and colors; thanks to their contribution, their gloves are currently on sale in limited editions.
hole puncher
Puncher is a full-grain cowhide leather glove with a “Mexico” style fit. Designed for professional athletes, it stands out for its tapered shape and multi-layer padding containing horsehair.
Available in a very limited series in 8 oz and 10 oz.
FEATURES
- Closure: Laces
- Discipline: Boxing, kickboxing, muay thai
- Gender: Unisex
- Padding: 40% Horsehair, 30% EVA, 30% PU
- Back material: Cowhide leather
- Palm material: Cowhide leather
THE REVOLVER
EL REVÓLVER is the glove created on the occasion of the EBU European Welterweight Championship, held in Bilbao (Spain) on March 30, 2019, between Kerman Lejarraga and David Avanesyan.
Its colors take inspiration from the flag of Bilbao, a city in northern Spain and the largest in the Basque Country; in fact, the city has worn these colors on its flag since 1511.
El Revólver is a glove made entirely from full-grain cowhide leather, with a “Mexico” style fit. Designed for professional athletes, it stands out for its tapered shape and multi-layer padding containing horsehair.
Available in a very limited series in 8 oz and 10 oz.
FEATURES
- Closure: Laces
- Discipline: Boxing, kickboxing, muay thai
- Gender: Unisex
- Padding: 40% Horsehair, 30% EVA, 30% PU
- Back material: Cowhide leather
- Palm material: Cowhide leather
THE CITIES SERIES
Leone 1947 has decided to celebrate some of Italy's iconic cities that have hosted major boxing events in Florence, Milan, Rome and Sardinia
FLORENTIA
FLORENTIA is the glove created for the WBC International Light Heavyweight Championship, held in Florence on April 26, 2019, between Fabio Turchi and Sami Enbom.
As the name suggests, this glove takes its inspiration from the city of Florence, whose symbol is the famous red lily, depicted on the back of the glove.
The quote by Dante Alighieri taken from the Divine Comedy that can be read on the palms of the glove pays tribute to the city of Florence and its poetic-literary tradition.
but I was so afraid that I saw before me a lion. It seemed to come against me with its head held high and fierce hunger, so that the very air seemed to tremble at its approach.
[Inferno, 44-48]
Florentia is a glove made entirely of full-grain cowhide leather, with a “Mexico” style fit. Designed for professional athletes, it stands out for its tapered shape and multi-layer padding containing horsehair.
Available in a very limited series in 8 oz and 10 oz.
FEATURES
- Closure: Laces
- Discipline: Boxing, kick boxing, muay thai
- Gender: Unisex
- Padding: 40% Horsehair, 30% EVA, 30% PU
- Back material: Cowhide leather
- Palm material: Cowhide leather
Milan
MILANO is the glove designed for the Milan Gala for the IBF super-middleweight title, on June 29, 2019, between Daniele "Toretto" Scardina and Alessandro "Highlander" Goddi.
It takes its inspiration from the city of Milan , whose map is represented on the palm along with the stylization of the Duomo di Milano. The symbol and flag of the city, a red cross on a white background, are instead visible on the back.
Milano is a completely full-grain cowhide leather glove, with a “Mexico” style fit. Designed for professional athletes, it stands out for its tapered shape and multi-layer padding containing horsehair.
Available in a very limited series in 8 oz and 10 oz.
FEATURES
- Closure: Laces
- Discipline: Boxing, kick boxing, muay thai
- Gender: Unisex
- Padding: 40% Horsehair, 30% EVA, 30% PU
- Back material: Cowhide leather
- Palm material: Cowhide leather
SPQR
SPQR was created on the occasion of the Roma Boxing Night, which took place in Rome in July 2019 and featured Emiliano Marsili, Mirko Natalizi, and Serhiy Demchenko.
It takes its inspiration from the city of Rome. SPQR, as all Romans know, is the Latin acronym for Status Popolusque Romanorum—the Roman Senate and people—and can be seen on the palm and back of the glove. It is further embellished with a label featuring the seven kings of Rome.
A tribute to Rome, the Eternal City, whose symbols stand out on the palm, right at the height of the wrist strap.
SPQR is a glove made entirely from full-grain cowhide leather, with a “Mexico” style fit. Designed for professional athletes, it stands out for its tapered shape and multi-layer padding containing horsehair.
Available in a very limited edition in 8 oz and 10 oz sizes.
FEATURES
- Closure: Laces
- Discipline: Boxing, kickboxing, muay thai
- Gender: Unisex
- Padding: 40% Horsehair, 30% EVA, 30% PU
- Back material: Cowhide leather
- Palm material: Cowhide leather
Sardinia
SARDEGNA is the glove designed for Sardinian boxer Alessandro Goddi, for the Milan gala for the IBF super-middleweight title, on June 29, 2019, between Goddi and Daniele "Toretto" Scardina.
Sardegna is a tribute to the beloved island: on the palm and thumb, the reproduction of the flag of the four Moors is clearly visible, while on the back, the compass rose stands out.
SARDEGNA is a glove made entirely of full-grain cowhide leather, with a “Mexico” style fit. Designed for professional athletes, it stands out for its tapered shape and multi-layer padding containing horsehair.
Available in a very limited series in 8 oz and 10 oz.
FEATURES
- Closure: Laces
- Discipline: Boxing, kick boxing, muay thai
- Gender: Unisex
- Padding: 40% Horsehair, 30% EVA, 30% PU
- Back material: Cowhide leather
- Palm material: Cowhide leather
THE HAIR GLOVE, AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE
The "PUNCHER" model revives and refines the ancient and proven LEONE tradition with its legendary “Mexico” style glove, the undisputed interpreter of some of the most unforgettable pages in the history of Italian and world boxing. Designed for professional athletes, thanks to its tapered shape and multi-layer padding containing horsehair, it is able to satisfy the needs of the toughest and most determined boxers, those who enter the ring with only one goal: to win by KO!
the project
Boasting unparalleled experience, LEONE is proud to offer this exclusive glove, the result of extensive technical study and countless tests, to provide boxers with the best possible product in terms of material quality, comfort, and hand protection.
Designed exclusively for professional matches, the PUNCHER features an outer buffalo leather covering, which is elastic and durable, while inside, horsehair alternates with two layers of polyurethane foam and sponge. This particular "multi-layer" padding structure is designed to absorb the vibrations of every punch to the maximum, thereby protecting the athlete's hand, without compromising the "hardness" and thus the effectiveness of their techniques.
Precisely because they are made exclusively for matches, PUNCHER gloves are currently only available in 8 oz. and 10 oz. versions with lace-up closures.
THE ADVANTAGES OF HAIR PADDING
Horsehair gloves have always been preferred by the greatest champions around the world because they allow you to strike with maximum effectiveness, enabling the athlete to fully unleash the power of their punches. Due to this technical feature, they are gloves designed for professionals, who know how to strike but also know how to defend themselves and are perfectly trained to fight in the best psychological and physical condition.
By “horsehair padding,” we mean padding made from horsehair obtained from the tail and mane. The special construction inside the glove makes it very elastic and resilient over time, while simultaneously ensuring excellent air circulation. Horsehair is also hygroscopic, meaning it is able to absorb the hand's natural perspiration without becoming damp.
Another feature that has always been appreciated is its durability and strength. Finally, let us not forget that, together with the other layers inserted into the glove's padding, it contributes significantly to creating an optimal fit by perfectly adapting its fibers to the athlete's hand.
