World Boxing has reached an agreement with TOP TEN for it to become one of its Official Equipment Manufacturer.
The agreement means all relevant TOP TEN boxing products, including gloves and headgear, have passed independent technical and chemical tests and that it is now able to tender to be World Boxing’s equipment provider at any international competition or multi-sport event that features boxing.
The technical equipment vetting process included a wide range of chemical and mechanical tests which covered: the durability and strength of gloves and head protectors to withstand a pre-determined number of impacts; the scope, materials, structure and dimensions of products; safety requirements; functional quality; and environmental controls relating to the composition of the equipment and the materials used.
As part of the agreement World Boxing will continue to run random tests on TOP TEN boxing equipment to ensure the products in the market meet the original standards.
Peter Kruckenhauser, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of TOP TEN said: “TOP TEN has contributed significantly to the development of boxing gloves and headgear since 1989. Since then, TOP TEN has made a name for itself in the world of boxing. We are delighted to have now also agreed on a collaboration with World Boxing.”
The President of World Boxing, Boris van der Vorst, added: “To be able to add a high-quality brand like TOP TEN to our roster of Official Equipment Manufacturers is great for World Boxing and all of the male and female boxers that will take part in the competitions covered by this arrangement. It means the boxers can be confident that they will be competing with equipment that has been rigorously tested and meets the highest standards of technical quality and safety.”
World Boxing’s agreement with TOP TEN is non-exclusive and part of the process of building a list of accredited suppliers that meet the safety and quality standards to be able to tender to provide equipment for any boxing competitions where World Boxing’s rules apply or where World Boxing or its stakeholders are responsible for the event (such as Olympic Games, Continental Games, Multi-sport Games or Championships and other international boxing events).
As an officially approved World Boxing equipment manufacturer, TOP TEN is also eligible to supply and equip National Federations and a wide range of international competitions, including multi-sport events and continental championships to help support the sport’s development through high-performance, certified gear and long-term collaboration.
The agreement with TOP TEN is separate from World Boxing’s existing arrangement with Sting which is its ‘Official Competition Equipment Supplier’ and provide all the gloves, protective clothing, handwraps and training equipment used by boxers at the World Boxing Cup series and the U19 and elite World Boxing Championships.
Safety is our success – TOP TEN gear has been approved for Olympic boxing since 1988. With over 30 years of experience, TOP TEN is a leading name in combat sports. The TOP TEN safety equipment is rigorously tested and exceeds all required standards. TOP TEN offers complete solutions for athletes of all skill levels and is passionate about supporting athletes.
World Boxing-approved TOP TEN equipment includes boxing gloves, protective gear and hand wraps.
World Boxing’s agreement with TOP TEN is separate to its existing contract with Sting which is its ‘Official Competition Equipment Supplier’ and provides all the gloves, protective clothing, handwraps and training equipment used by boxers at the World Boxing Cup series and the U19 and elite World Boxing Championships.
World Boxing was launched in April 2023 with a mission to ensure that boxing remains at the heart of the Olympic movement. It held its first formal meeting with the IOC in May 2024 and on 25 February 2025, it was granted provisional recognition by the IOC as the International Federation (IF) within the Olympic Movement governing the sport of boxing at world level.