So, I was hitting up the gym the other day, and I got into this chat with my buddy about boxing gloves. We were going back and forth about the weight of the gloves, and it got me thinking, “How many ounces are pro boxing gloves, anyway?” I mean, I see all these different sizes when I’m browsing online or at the sports store, but I never really paid much attention to the numbers.
So, I decided to do a little digging when I got home. I pulled up my trusty laptop and started searching. The first thing I learned was that boxing gloves are measured in ounces, which makes sense, right?
Then I found out that the weight of the gloves actually depends on your body weight and what you’re using them for. That’s a big thing to know. I read that for regular matches, the rules are kind of strict. Like, if you’re a boxer or kickboxer and you weigh up to 135 pounds, you gotta wear 8 oz gloves. But if you’re over 135 pounds, you need to use heavier ones. I saw most pro gloves are either 8 oz or 10 oz, for both guys and girls.
But get this – pro boxers don’t just use one size for everything. They’ve got different gloves for different things. I saw that the usual sizes are 8, 10, 12, and 14 oz. It’s all about what they’re doing – like, whether they’re sparring, hitting the heavy bag, or in an actual fight.
I even found some tips on what weight to use for training. Apparently, if you’re just working out on the bag or doing pad work, 10 to 12 oz is pretty good. But like, it still depends, you know? You gotta feel what’s comfortable and safe for you.
- Learned that gloves are measured in ounces (oz).
- Discovered that weight depends on body weight and use.
- Found out about competition rules: up to 135 lbs use 8 oz, over 135 lbs use heavier gloves.
- Noted that pros use 8, 10, 12, 14 oz gloves.
- Read that 10-12 oz is good for bag work and pad training.
It was a pretty interesting deep dive. I always thought boxing gloves were just, you know, boxing gloves. But there’s actually a lot more to it. It’s all about picking the right weight for your size and what you’re doing. So next time I’m in the market for some new gloves, I’ll definitely be paying more attention to those numbers. You learn something new every day, right?
