Evan Hawthorne

About

Evan Hawthorne is a veteran combat sports professional with over three decades of experience across boxing, judo, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. A former professional boxer and competitive judoka, he has spent the last ten years immersed in BJJ training while coaching emerging professional athletes and advising fighters on performance development. Now in his mid-50s, Hawthorne focuses on the technical side of combat sports as an equipment consultant and field tester, working closely with fight companies to evaluate materials, construction quality, ergonomics, and durability in high-end boxing gear and modern BJJ gis. His expertise blends old-school fight knowledge with hands-on testing of next-generation fabrics, padding systems, and performance-driven design. Having trained and competed using both established and low-profile manufacturers, he is particularly interested in innovative, small-batch brands that combine traditional craftsmanship with advanced materials. Hawthorne provides insight into what truly separates professional-grade equipment from commercial gear, with an emphasis on athlete safety, longevity, and real-world fight performance.