ABOUT BOXING GLOVES:
Before buying your first pair of boxing gloves,
here are a few things you should know.
Leather gloves are recommended. Leather may cost a little extra,
but will last longer and provide better support. For fitness classes
this might not an issue, but for boxing training it is more important.
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VELCRO OR LACES
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.
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.
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SIZES AND WEIGHT
Boxing gloves come in small, medium and large sizes. The average
man will need a large size. The average women is medium. This
can vary between manufactures, but pretty standard.
Boxing gloves weights range from 10-20 ounces. In a professional
boxing match, the fighters, usually wear 10 oz 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.
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THUMB ATTACHMENT
(THUMB-LOCK)
Most boxing gloves manufactured these days have a thumb attachment
feature. This was a very good idea. as it prevents a lot of thumb
injuries and accidental eye gouges.
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BUYER BEWARE
When buying a pair of boxing gloves, don't just buy the cheapest
pair that most sports stores carry in stock. Maybe they only cost
$29 and look great, but are not much more than a novelty item.
The most famous companies make their bread and butter selling
worthless equipment.
courtesy boxinggyms