Boxing Glove : What is it?
| Boxing gloves protect the hands from bruising or breaking due to the heavy impacts of blows and punches. They are made of leather or vinyl, and they come in pairs. Each glove has a padded construction with contours that cushion the knuckles and a separate compartment for the thumb so the fist remains flexible. Boxing gloves can be secured to the hands by laces, hook and loop closures, rubber band straps, or Velcro straps. They are worn with hand wraps, which are long strips of cloth wound around the hands.
Boxing gloves are come in five-, six-, eight-, nine-, 10-, 12-, and 15-ounce styles. In professional boxing matches, the standard size of boxing gloves for an average-size player is 10 ounces. They usually weigh 12, 14, or 16 ounces for training purposes and 16 ounces for sparring. Beginners usually start with a 14- or 16-ounce pair. As a rule, the heavier the boxing gloves are, the more protection they offer. |
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Kinds of Boxing Gloves include the following:
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Training and sparring gloves
Training and sparring gloves are made with a multi-layer foam system similar to competition gloves, but they weigh more because of their extra padding. They are designed to protect the hands from contact with the opponent and to protect the opponent from the impact of the punch. Standard size sparring gloves weigh around 14 ounces.
Bag gloves
Bag gloves are used when training on heavy bags, kick pads, and heavy mitts. They usually have Velcro wrist closures or elastic wrists to make them easy to put on and remove. They offer just enough protection when hitting heavy bags. They come in various weights, styles, and qualities. Standard size bag gloves weigh around 12 ounces.
Focus mitts
Focus mitts are also known as punch mitts. They have a natural fit and feel. They are designed to hone the accuracy of the boxer's punches and jabs. They are used to simulate the opponent's target zones when playing out ring scenarios. Heavyweight boxers usually need thicker mitts, while lightweight boxers need faster, multi-jab combination mitts. |
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Materials used: Choose leather boxing gloves if you want a longer-lasting pair that becomes even more comfortable the more you use it.
Closure system: Choose boxing gloves with Velcro straps if you plan to train on your own because you can conveniently and easily put them on and remove them on your own without the help of another person. For prized fights, choose lace-up boxing gloves because they provide a snug fit.
Thumb attachment: Choose boxing gloves with thumb attachments or a thumb-lock feature to prevent thumb injuries and accidental eye gouges.
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