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Rival RHGC2C Amateur Competition w/ Cheeks
Updated: April 2026
Editor Score 7.50/10
Mid-Range Open Face w/ Cheeks Competition Advanced
$99.95
Prices vary by retailer and size.
Material Full grain leather; choice of reverse leather or smooth leather interior
Closure Lace-Up + Velcro + Chin Buckle
Origin Canada · Made in Pakistan
Protection
Ear: ✓
Nose: ✗
Approved For USA Boxing
Color
Performance Metrics
Cheek Protection
7/10
Chin Protection
Open chin (by design)
Top Protection
7/10
Visibility
8/10
Fit & Adjustability
8/10
Durability
7/10
Value
8/10
Scores are based on structured evaluation across 7 protection and usability metrics. Learn more
Bottom Line
USA Boxing Approved with cheek protectors added at the same $99.95 as the open-face RHGC2. Full grain leather, 4-layer foam. The obvious choice over RHGC2 for most buyers.
Strong price-to-performance for its tier.
Where to Buy
Intended Use
Who This Is For
The Rival RHGC2C is the RHGC2 with cheek protectors added — same price, same full grain leather construction, same USA Boxing approval, same 4-layer dual-density foam. The only difference is the integrated cheek guards, which expand the 's usefulness from competition-only to both competition and training sparring. Community consensus is clear: since both are priced identically at $99.95, the RHGC2C is the more practical choice for the majority of buyers unless you specifically need the fully open-face configuration required by certain competition rules. For amateur competitors who also want to train in their competition — which is a sound practice for comfort and familiarity on fight day — the RHGC2C offers full grain leather, USA Boxing approval, and functional cheek coverage in one package. At $99.95 for this combination, the value is outstanding.
Who It's Not For
- Competition events requiring fully open-face (use RHGC2 instead)
- Heavy bag-only training
- Those wanting extensive colour options
Pros & Cons
Pros
- USA Boxing Approved — competition-legal, with the identical approval credentials as the RHGC2
- Cheek protectors added over the RHGC2 — same price, more coverage, makes it dual-purpose for training and competition
- Full grain leather meeting all USA Boxing manufacturing standards
- 4-layer laminated dual-density foam for optimum shock absorption
- Both reverse leather (non-slip) and smooth leather interior options available
- Community consensus: at the same $99.95 price, the RHGC2C is the better choice over RHGC2 for most buyers
- Bridges competition and gym sparring use in a single headgear
Cons
- Only 3 colour combinations (Red/White, Blue/White, Black/White) — limited palette
- Open chin — no jaw protection
- Competition-focused design — not as protection-rich as the RHG30 or RHG100 for heavy training sparring
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