Everlast explained the issue in a statement released via Twitter on Tuesday. "During the development cycle of the custom fight gloves used in Crawford vs. Avanesyan a batch of defective leather ...

On Tuesday, Everlast issued a statement in response to speculation on social media that Crawford (39-0, 30 KOs) and his team were using manipulated gloves. The manufacturer owned up to the mishap ...

Boxing equipment maker Everlast is taking the blame for the defective gloves worn by welterweight titlist Terence Crawford, which burst open during Saturday's title defense.