Lonsdale is a British sports equipment, textile, and footwear brand established in London in 1960, primarily focused on boxing and mixed martial arts. Founded by former professional welterweight boxer Bernard Hart, the brand initially specialized in boxing equipment such as gloves, shorts, headguards, and punching bags, before expanding into clothing including t-shirts, hoodies, jackets, leggings, and underwear. Named after Hugh Cecil Lowther, 5th Earl of Lonsdale, who organized the first boxing...
matches with gloves in 1891 and donated the original 'Lonsdale Belt' to professional boxers, the brand carries a rich heritage deeply rooted in boxing history. Lonsdale gained cultural prominence in the 1960s near Carnaby Street and was popularized by celebrities and musicians like Paul Weller, spr
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