Using Groin Protectors in Boxing

Video Transcript

"In our next step, we're going to be talking about the groin protectors. You should have a big assortment available in the gym. Some of the boxers will eventually buy their own. It's more of a personal type item that you will find in a gym. But, until then make sure you have a good assortment. And, everything from the smaller ones for the smaller boxers. This is a small. And, as you can see it doesn't have quite as much protection around the outside edges to protect your kidneys and such. But, some of the smaller boxer's they're not looking for that. They're looking for more comfort and less obtrusion. Some of the larger boxers, quite a bit larger groin protector. Anything with the Velcro in the back is a plus in and out especially in the gym. And, this is fully adjustable. So, anything above one hundred and sixty-five pounds to super heavy weight can easily get into one of these. This has the full one inch padding all the way around. So, you're not only being protected in the front groin area. But, also around the kidney area as well. And, it's still fairly comfortable. It's still nice and soft. In the sparing matches, we're going to wear these on the outside of our uniform. And, then for competition we're going to be wearing these inside our trunks. Usually, it's best to have the boxer try on these things under their uniform that they're going to be wearing in the ring well in advance. Because, a lot of boxers just don't like the way they fit. They don't like the way they wear. So, they might want to be changing into a different one at the last minute. And, they have they're groin protector."