Boxing gloves come in several sizes. For beginners you will probably own just one pair, but you do not have to use the same gloves for sparring, pad work or doing heavy bag work. At our online store and muay thai gym, you can purchase several different types of gloves. Our professional trainers can help you find the glove that is right for you and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each. Several colors are also available.

You will find that some gloves are more popular than others. But just because a glove is more popular for a boxer does not mean the glove is best for you. Some gloves are weighted at the front end of the glove and some are weighted at the back end near the wrist.

A boxer will want a glove weighted on the back so that there is less padding in the knuckle area. This is desired to have a greater impact on his/her opponent. But this may NOT be the best thing for you. When you train you should consider a glove that is weighted in the front. This usually means there is more padding, and therefore, more protection for your hand.

You may have heard the term: “a punchers glove.” This is usually for gloves that are weighted in the wrist area and they may not be the best gloves for training, cardio boxing, or sparring.

Velcro and Laces Gloves

The classic style boxing gloves that you always see in prize fights are tied on with laces. Just like lacing up your shoes, laces provide a nice snug fit around your hand.

The advantage to buying a pair of boxing gloves with Velcro straps, is that you can easily put on the gloves and remove them yourself. If you have ever tried to lace a pair of gloves when nobody is around, it is almost impossible. For your average person and general training purposes, gloves with Velcro straps are very acceptable.

Glove Size and Weight

Boxing gloves come in small, medium and large sizes. The average man will need a large size and the average women is a medium. This can vary between manufactures, but is fairly standard sizing.

Boxing gloves weights range from 10-20 ounces. In a professional boxing match, the fighters usually wear 10oz gloves.

For training purposes, most gloves weigh 12oz, 14oz, and 16 oz. The heavier the glove, the more protection it offers. For beginners, 14oz and 16oz gloves are recommended. For sparring purposes, 16oz boxing gloves are standard.

This advise is best used for woman with small hands, that like the smaller size glove. It is recommend however that if you feel you need a smaller size, that you should always try handwraps underneath because it may not be the same feel that you had or wanted before.

Boxing Glove Size Quick Guide:

8 oz – common for competitive boxers 10 oz – common for competitive boxers 12 oz – common for women and people with small hands for training 14 oz – common for average size people for training. 16 oz – common for people of all sizes for training. 18 oz – commonly used for larger weight classes for training 20 oz – commonly used for larger weight classes for training

Boxing Glove Colors

The color of your boxing glove is something you should consider as well.