question on boxing gloves

[Jacob Sterling]

I have a question in regard to the different types of boxing gloves out there for sale.


For instance, what are the advantages/disadvantages to the "regular" boxing gloves, "sparring" gloves, "training" gloves, and "thumbless" gloves?


Also, what are the different advantages/disadvantages to having different oz gloves. Does heavier or lighter gloves provide more or less protection, both with padding, and the impact of the punch?

[kid lock]

I spar with 16 0z. gloves because it provides a little bit more protection but not much. The smaller gloves are much harder and cut easy. Don't get me wrong your gonna feel when you get hit but I would use the 16 0z. gloves. And on the sparring gloves are you talking about the foam gloves? Don't use them!(TKD?) Also on headgear don't use the foam headgear either because it'll be moving and slipping with your sweat. Use the leather headgear. The training gloves help get the hit direct and are pretty square. And the other training gloves are bag gloves, which just help not hurt your knuckles. I use my boxing gloves to hit the bag.

[Jacob Sterling]

The thing that confuses me since I'm new to boxing is what types of gloves to use in particular, and also what type of protective equipment to get. They sell 8 oz, 10oz, 12oz, 16oz, and I believe even as high as 20oz, and as low as 6oz gloves. What is the major difference between all of those other than how much they weigh?


I'm also unsure if protective equipment such as mouth pieces, and head gear actually give real protection, since you can still be injured even with protection on. I finished reading a site saying how boxing can cause cervical displacement, dmg to the eyes, brain dmg, and even death. How often does that happen, and under what circumstances does it usually fall under? Am I being too wary, or is boxing really so brutal you can be seriously injured your first few times doing it, or is this survey all accumulation of years in the ring?

[dave_UK_MT]

The glove wieghts generaly correspond to the weight you fight at.
A featherweight will get 6oz and a heavywieght 12-16oz gloves.
Makes sense really, imagine a heavywieght wearing 6oz gloves, he'd break his hands and the other guys head after a couple of punches.