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If you train with some of the top fighters on the planet, wouldn't you just ask them the questions you ask on here? The majority of them would know more about gear than most of us would.
I don't agree with this - at least not with boxers. They usually push what they get for free or what they've used. I know pros that don't go anywhere near winning, that don't care about gear and use ringside for everything. A lot of top fighters use what they grew up on, Winning is an easy sell due to its reputation but I've seldom run into a pro that has researched or tested gear to the point that I would call them knowledgeable. A lot of pros I know let their managers and trainers make those decisions for them, or they get something for free and are grateful.
James Toney was pushing everlast til the end, even though the gear he fell in love with no longer resembled what the then current offerings were. I do wish they did cared more, recorded their usage, wrote reviews and endorsed only the stuff they really believed in/like. After Grant cut ties with RJJ, he became a Rival guy probably because Russ and him struck up a relationship. When RJJ's gym opened up in vegas it was completely outfitted with Rival if I remember correctly. Maybe Grant didn't cut ties and Rival just offered to pay him since Grant doesn't sponsor fighters, but it really doesn't matter.