Boxing Gloves

Bxoing gloves are worn for the protection of the hands first of all. Secondly, they increase the cover area and absorb punches, which also protects the opponent from injuries.
Most boxing gloves have fixed thumbs in order to prevent the twisting or spraining of the thumb. Furthermore, boxing gloves usually have velcro fastening so that the wrists are fixed and an optimum fit is ensured. The exeption - competition boxing gloves which have lacing. However, this type of gloves is rarely used for fitness boxing at home as it is virtually impossible to put on or take off the gloves without the help of a partner or coach..

Boxing gloves are differentiated by their weight in ounces. One ounce equals 28,35 grams. The higher the weight, i.e. the number of ounces, the more padding. Many people equate the number of ounces with an indication of size. As a rule of thumb: The cut and the fit of the gloves are the same. Because (as already mentioned) a 12oz boxing glove has more padding and, therefore, is more flexible than an 8 oz glove, a large hand will fit into a boxing glove with a greater number of ounces more easily.

Besides common boxing gloves there are also training gloves (punching bag gloves). These are thinner and lighter and therefore increase the force of the punch. Just like ordinary boxing gloves, training gloves can be made of artificial or genuine leather. Training gloves are suitable solely for exercising with boxing equipment such as a puching bag or double end ball for example. They protect the fists against grazes and other injuries. As this type of gloves has less padding, there is no indication of weight needed.

Bxoing gloves are worn for the protection of the hands first of all. Secondly, they increase the cover area and absorb punches, which also protects the opponent from injuries.
Most boxing gloves have fixed thumbs in order to prevent the twisting or spraining of the thumb. Furthermore, boxing gloves usually have velcro fastening so that the wrists are fixed and an optimum fit is ensured. The exeption - competition boxing gloves which have lacing. However, this type of gloves is rarely used for fitness boxing at home as it is virtually impossible to put on or take off the gloves without the help of a partner or coach..

Boxing gloves are differentiated by their weight in ounces. One ounce equals 28,35 grams. The higher the weight, i.e. the number of ounces, the more padding. Many people equate the number of ounces with an indication of size. As a rule of thumb: The cut and the fit of the gloves are the same. Because (as already mentioned) a 12oz boxing glove has more padding and, therefore, is more flexible than an 8 oz glove, a large hand will fit into a boxing glove with a greater number of ounces more easily.

Besides common boxing gloves there are also training gloves (punching bag gloves). These are thinner and lighter and therefore increase the force of the punch. Just like ordinary boxing gloves, training gloves can be made of artificial or genuine leather. Training gloves are suitable solely for exercising with boxing equipment such as a puching bag or double end ball for example. They protect the fists against grazes and other injuries. As this type of gloves has less padding, there is no indication of weight needed. The indication size of the training gloves is indicated in the standard sizes S, M, L, XL and XXL.