Muhammad Ali was originally born as Cassius Clay in 1942 in Louisville Kentucky. The colourful and controversial Clay began taking boxing lessons when he was twelve years old after his bike was stolen. As a high school student, he won the national Golden Gloves middleweight championship in 1959 and 1960 and the AAU national light heavyweight title in 1960, then went on to a gold medal in the Olympic light heavyweight division.

He was renowned for his incredibly fast hand and feet. And although he was built like a heavyweight and weighed about 210 pounds he still moved around the ring like a lightweight. Whereas many other heavyweights were slow sluggers who were incredibly dull to watch (read more…)

These boots are Everlast’s traditional 12″ 100% leather boxing shoes. The height of the shoes offer all the support and style needed to win any bout. Because the shoe is made from leather it offers great durability, strength and support. The all rubber, non-slip soles offer excellent speed, grip and footwork. The famed Everlast stitching, supporting in-sole and padded tongue give professional results. They are available in two different colours: black and white – which Muhammad Ali used to famously wear (read more…)

Tassels: These are an ideal fashion accessory to jazz -up your boxing shoes. Purchase several to add more flavour. They will make your shoes and boxing look more flamboyant and unique, and can be worn with any boxing shoes. But in order to wear tassels on your shoes you need to be a fast mover and good on your feet or you may end up looking quite out of place. But if you can pull it off you will be right up there with the likes of Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard (read more…)