Metal Boxe: The Story of a French Passion for Combat Sports

In the demanding universe of combat sports, equipment is not a simple accessory, but an essential partner for performance and safety. It is from this perspective that Metal Boxe emerged on the French market to become, in a few years, an essential player in martial equipment.

Summary

1. A Toulouse birth rooted in passion
2. A philosophy centered on excellence and accessibility
3. Strategic partnerships with major combat sports players
   
   • The French Savate Federation: Institutional recognition
   • Support for champions and prestigious events
4. Constant innovation in service of fighters
5. Conclusion

Founded in 1999 in Toulouse by Jean-Jacques Cordomi, former judoka of the French national team, and Marc Galinier, passionate boxer, Metal Boxe represents the perfect union between sports expertise and entrepreneurial vision. These two athletes shared a common objective: to create a French brand of combat equipment combining technicality, reliability and accessibility.

From its beginnings, Metal Boxe made the strategic choice to focus on the essential: technical, durable and ergonomic products. Rather than multiplying product lines or succumbing to aggressive marketing, the Toulouse brand favored an approach centered on quality and word-of-mouth.

This strategy proved successful. In just a few years, Metal Boxe forged a solid reputation among clubs, trainers and French practitioners. The brand quickly built a network of loyal retailers, attracted by the reliability of the products and the authentic philosophy of the company. These commercial partnerships, based on trust and shared common values, played a crucial role in Metal Boxe's establishment on the national territory.

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Since its creation, Metal Boxe has placed quality at the heart of its approach. This requirement manifests itself at every stage of product design: rigorous selection of raw materials, regular quality controls, testing under real conditions by high-level athletes. The brand has notably become known for the exceptional durability of its equipment, even when subjected to the most intense demands of daily training.

This permanent quest for technical excellence originates from the personal experience of the founders. As former high-level athletes, Jean-Jacques Cordomi and Marc Galinier knew the crucial importance of reliable equipment in fighter performance and safety. This intimate knowledge of practitioners' real needs still constitutes a major competitive advantage for Metal Boxe today.

Over the years, Metal Boxe has developed one of the most comprehensive ranges on the market. This diversity allows every practitioner, whether novice or confirmed champion, to find equipment that precisely meets their needs, preferences and technical level.

The collaboration between Metal Boxe and the French Savate French Boxing Federation represents an institutional consecration for the brand. Becoming an official partner of a national federation is always a guarantee of credibility and recognition, particularly in a country like France where savate French boxing is part of the national sports heritage.

Since 2015, Metal Boxe has proudly held the position of French leader in the field of equipment for combat sports, distributing its creations in more than 30 countries through an impressive network of 1,200 retailers. This partnership with FF Savate has allowed the brand to considerably extend its notoriety among clubs affiliated with the federation and to strengthen its technical legitimacy among practitioners of this demanding discipline.

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Metal Boxe made history in French combat sports by sponsoring the first professional MMA event organized in France at the Palais des Sports in Vitry-sur-Seine on October 8, 2020. This participation in a historic moment for mixed martial arts in France illustrates the brand's pioneering commitment and its ability to identify emerging trends in the combat universe.

At the same time, Metal Boxe has forged partnerships with exceptional athletes who embody excellence and the values of combat sports. Among them:

Oumar Sy, the new generation of French fighters who proudly carry the national colors on the international MMA scene. His impressive career and unwavering determination naturally caught the attention of Metal Boxe, always on the lookout for promising talents embodying the values of perseverance and technical excellence.

The boxer Billal Bennama from Toulouse who wrote one of the most glorious pages in French Olympic boxing by winning the silver medal in the under 51 kg category at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Manon Fiorot, nicknamed "The Beast" for her formidable fighting style, embodies the excellence of French women's MMA on the international scene. The horizon looks particularly promising for this collaboration, as on May 10, 2025, Manon Fiorot will face Valentina Shevchenko for the women's flyweight title at UFC 315, which will be held at the Bell Centre in Montreal. This historic fight represents a unique opportunity for Fiorot to become the first French woman to win a UFC belt, an achievement that would profoundly mark the history of French MMA and constitute a formidable international showcase for Metal Boxe.

Metal Boxe is also in partnerships with athletes: 

• Wilson Varela (MMA)
• Lenar Perez (English Boxing)
• Ylies Djiroun (MMA)
• Owen Jason (MMA)
• Steve Pasche (Bare Knuckle)
• Odelia Ben Ephraim (English Boxing)
• Liam Brugere (MMA)
• Nina Bergandi (Savate)
• Nicolas Wamba (K1)
• Alexandre "Kingoh" (MMA)
• Milton Jeremias (English Boxing)
• Amine Feddal (Savate)

Metal Boxe stands out through the diversity and technicality of its catalog, covering all needs for English boxing, muay-thai, MMA and full contact. The brand offers essential equipment such as premium leather boxing gloves, ergonomic shin guards, protective headgear, durable punching bags, as well as a complete line of technical clothing.

In addition, Metal Boxe also develops a specific range dedicated to training law enforcement, composed of products certified T.I.O.R (Rapid Operational Intervention Techniques). This line is designed to meet the operational requirements of intervention units, security forces, and defense professionals. It includes training batons, reinforced gloves for close combat, mobile targets, striking shields and other accessories designed for realistic simulations, thus providing an optimal working environment for tactical preparation and management of complex situations.

In the space of two decades, Metal Boxe has established itself as the French reference for combat equipment, driven by the expertise of its founders and their clear vision: democratizing access to professional quality equipment. Starting from a simple idea born in Toulouse in 1999, the brand has conquered the French and international markets through an approach focused on technical quality, constant innovation and respect for the fundamental values of martial arts.

The prestigious partnerships forged with the French Savate Federation and exceptional champions like Jérôme Le Banner and Nicolas Wamba Barzic testify to the recognition gained by Metal Boxe in the combat sports ecosystem. More than just a sports equipment brand, Metal Boxe has become a committed player in the development and promotion of these demanding disciplines.