Boxing and Muay Thai Gloves

How many ounces depending on the exercise and size

The weight of a glove, expressed in ounces, reflects the amount of padding, with one ounce being about twenty-eight grams. For the heavy bag and bear paws, ten to twelve ounces are enough to protect the hands. In sparring, the weight increases to fourteen or sixteen ounces to cushion the blows dealt to the partner, and heavier boxers willingly opt for sixteen ounces regardless of the exercise. Children wear gloves weighing four to eight ounces. In professional boxing, fights use eight ounces for welterweights and ten ounces above: much tougher gloves than those used for training.

The rest of the equipment

Boxing also includes:

• Protective gear.
• Accessories, wraps, and skipping ropes.
• Heavy bags.
• Shoes.
• Clothing.
• Bags.

All boxing items are gathered on the boxing page.

Boxing gloves or gloves for Thai boxing

The glove for boxing concentrates the padding on the knuckles and maintains a closed shape, designed solely for punches. The glove for Thai boxing has a softer palm and better-distributed padding, to block the opponent's shins and grab the neck in close quarters. Twins Special, founded in 1992 near Bangkok, has made this its specialty, along with 8 Weapons or Kwon. Leone, born in Milan in 1947 in leatherwork, accompanied the heavyweight champion Primo Carnera and remains a reference in boxing. Booster, a Belgian brand created in 1994 by Yves Vyvey, has had its gloves made in Thailand since its inception.

Gloves for beginners, women, and children

To start, a versatile synthetic glove, closed with a hook-and-loop strap, can be put on without assistance and is suitable for the heavy bag as well as the first paired exercises: this is the function of beginner gloves from Metal Boxe, a French brand co-founded by Jean-Jacques Cordomi and Marc Galinier, or the Booster Starter. Women's gloves are tailored for finer hands, so the fist doesn’t float in the glove. For children, the Benlee kit combines light gloves and shin guards, making it easy to get started with striking from the first lessons. Lacing, which is more precise but requires assistance, is reserved for experienced boxers.

Good deals

Good bargains can also be found in good deals, promotions, clearance, sales, and Black Friday. The new arrivals feature the latest collections, and items shipped within 24 hours are prepared and dispatched in 24 hours. The key events of the year follow a stable order: Black Friday in late autumn, the end-of-year celebrations, winter sales, French Days in spring, then summer sales and back-to-school.

Frequently asked questions

What size boxing gloves for a ten-year-old?

At around ten years old, a glove of six ounces is suitable for most children; they move up to eight ounces around twelve, then to ten ounces in adolescence depending on size. A glove that is too heavy tires the shoulders quickly and degrades technique.

How to clean boxing gloves that smell bad?

Never put them in the washing machine. After each session, open them up and let them dry in the air, away from a heater, then wipe the lining with a cloth dampened with water and white vinegar. Clean wraps limit the sweat absorbed.

Leather or synthetic gloves: what to choose?

Leather breathes better, conforms to the hand over time, and withstands several years of heavy use. Synthetic, being lighter and easy to wipe down, is suitable for beginners and casual users who want an effective glove without maintenance hassle.

Should you wear wraps under boxing gloves?

Yes. Wraps support the wrist, protect the bones in the hand, and absorb sweat that could damage the inside of the glove. Allow for three and a half to four and a half meters for an adult, wrapped around the wrist and between the fingers.

Can Thai boxing gloves be used in English boxing?

In training, yes: many practitioners use Thai gloves for both disciplines. Their softer palm does not close the fist as securely, and some English boxing clubs prefer gloves with front padding for sparring.