Boxing Gloves

Do an online search of boxing gloves, and you'll getable to find weights ranging from 10 to 20 ounces. In
more results returned than you know what to do with!most professional boxing matches, the fighters usually
First of all, you need to determine the purpose of yourwear 10 oz gloves. However, for training purposes,
gloves. Are they for full contact boxing? Martial artsmost gloves weigh 12 oz, 14 oz, and 16 oz. The
sparring? Training? Bag work? Aerobic kick boxing?heavier the glove, the more protection it offers. For
Establish which kind of fighting you plan on participatingbeginners, 14 oz and 16 oz gloves are recommended.
in first. Then look at the various styles, sizes andFor sparring purposes, 16 oz boxing gloves are
weights.standard.
First, go to any sporting goods store or eBay and pickGet the right size. Most gloves are sized small, medium
up a stock pair of gloves. But will they protect you andand large sizes. On average, men will wear large,
will they help you to become a better fighter? Or arewomen will wear medium and youth will wear small. Of
they basically worthless? Many fighters will tell you thatcourse this will vary if one has exceptionally large or
leather gloves are the best. They may cost a littlesmall mitts. Some manufacturers also vary slightly, but
more (likely), but you will get a quality pair that willfor the most part the sizing is fairly standardized.
provide better support and will last longer. Note: For theAnother factor to consider is the closure on the glove;
purpose of this discussion we will assume you're not ado you prefer Velcro or laces? The classic style
fitness class or hobbyist boxer.boxing gloves that you always see in prize fights are
You truly will get what you pay for. But that's ok intied on with laces. Just like lacing up your shoes, laces
some cases. If you're not in the Golden Gloves, or planprovide a nice snug fit. It takes two people to get lace
on being a contestant on The Contender, then youup gloves on.
may not need $400 gloves. But if you spend $15 on aThe advantage to buying a pair of boxing gloves with
pair, don't expect to be the next Oscar De la Hoya. IfVelcro straps is that you can easily put on the gloves,
you're serious about the sport, and aren't just trying itand remove them yourself. If you have ever tried to
out to see if you like it, or even just periodically hittinglace a pair of gloves when nobody is around, it is
the bag as a hobby, then invest in a good pair ofalmost impossible. For your average person and
gloves.general training purposes, gloves with Velcro straps
The weight of the glove is also important. You will beare very acceptable.