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Boxing Gloves

Do an online search of boxing gloves, and10 to 20 ounces. In most professional boxing
you'll get more results returned than youmatches, the fighters usually wear 10 oz
know what to do with! First of all, you needgloves. However, for training purposes, most
to determine the purpose of your gloves. Aregloves weigh 12 oz, 14 oz, and 16 oz. The
they for full contact boxing? Martial artsheavier the glove, the more protection it
sparring? Training? Bag work? Aerobic kickoffers. For beginners, 14 oz and 16 oz gloves
boxing? Establish which kind of fighting youare recommended. For sparring purposes, 16 oz
plan on participating in first. Then look atboxing  gloves  are  standard.
the  various  styles,  sizes  and  weights.
Get the right size. Most gloves are sized
First, go to any sporting goods store or eBaysmall, medium and large sizes. On average,
and pick up a stock pair of gloves. But willmen will wear large, women will wear medium
they protect you and will they help you toand youth will wear small. Of course this
become a better fighter? Or are theywill vary if one has exceptionally large or
basically worthless? Many fighters will tellsmall mitts. Some manufacturers also vary
you that leather gloves are the best. Theyslightly, but for the most part the sizing is
may cost a little more (likely), but you willfairly  standardized.
get a quality pair that will provide better
support and will last longer. Note: For theAnother factor to consider is the closure on
purpose of this discussion we will assumethe glove; do you prefer Velcro or laces? The
you're not a fitness class or hobbyist boxer.classic style boxing gloves that you always
see in prize fights are tied on with laces.
You truly will get what you pay for. ButJust like lacing up your shoes, laces provide
that's ok in some cases. If you're not in thea nice snug fit. It takes two people to get
Golden Gloves, or plan on being a contestantlace  up  gloves  on.
on The Contender, then you may not need $400
gloves. But if you spend $15 on a pair, don'tThe advantage to buying a pair of boxing
expect to be the next Oscar De la Hoya. Ifgloves with Velcro straps is that you can
you're serious about the sport, and aren'teasily put on the gloves, and remove them
just trying it out to see if you like it, oryourself. If you have ever tried to lace a
even just periodically hitting the bag as apair of gloves when nobody is around, it is
hobby,  then invest in a good pair of gloves.almost impossible. For your average person
and general training purposes, gloves with
The weight of the glove is also important.Velcro straps are very acceptable.
You will be able to find weights ranging from



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