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Cleto Reyes Cheek Protector
Updated: April 2026
Editor Score 8.50/10
Premium Open Face w/ Cheeks Sparring Intermediate
$199.00
Prices vary by retailer and size.
Material Natural leather
Closure Lace-Up + Velcro
Origin Mexico · Made in Mexico
Protection
Ear: ✓
Nose: ✗
Approved For USA Boxing
Color
Performance Metrics
Cheek Protection
9/10
Chin Protection
7/10
Top Protection
8/10
Visibility
9/10
Fit & Adjustability
8/10
Durability
9/10
Value
7/10
Scores are based on structured evaluation across 7 protection and usability metrics. Learn more
Bottom Line
The Mexican leather standard for open-face sparring - USA Boxing approved, exceptional cheek coverage, and best-in-class visibility.
Solid value for the protection offered.
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Intended Use
Who This Is For
The Cleto Reyes Cheek Protector is the sparring workhorse of the Reyes lineup - the model that fighters reach for when they want serious cheek protection without sacrificing the open-face visibility that makes sparring readable. Handmade in Mexico from natural leather with latex foam padding, it carries USA Boxing approval, meaning it meets the safety standards required for amateur competition. The three-point anatomical design (lace at the top, hook-and-loop rear, adjustable chin strap) delivers a secure, personalised fit once broken in. Reviews across Sherdog and boxing forums consistently praise the visibility - the cheek guards are positioned to protect without boxing in your peripheral view. The trade-off is an open chin: this is not the for fighters who take a lot of clean uppercuts. Available in Black, White, Classic Red, Electric Blue, and Brilliant Yellow in Small, Medium, and Large.
Who It's Not For
- Those needing chin protection
- Budget buyers
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Handmade in Mexico from genuine natural leather - outlasts most synthetic competitors
- USA Boxing approved for amateur competition
- Wide-angle, non-obstructive visibility - cheek guards are strategically placed, not vision-blocking
- Three-point anatomical fit system molds precisely to your head after 3–7 sessions
- Multi-layer latex foam disperses impact efficiently across cheeks and forehead
- 31.7 oz - solid protection without feeling like a bucket on your head
- 2–5 year lifespan with regular 3–5x per week training
Cons
- Open chin - no protection below the jaw line
- Stiff out of the box; genuine leather requires a break-in period of 3–7 sessions
- Only 5 colour options (currently frequently sold out due to demand)
- $209.99 is premium for an open-face sparring headgear
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