Should I get 8 , 10 or 14 oz gloves to train with?

boxbet · Post by **boxbet** » 24 Apr 2007, 06:35

Im starting boxing training again, not done any for 18years. Im 10 stone, what size gloves should I buy to train with??

knockout · Post by **knockout** » 24 Apr 2007, 06:41

If you intend to spar i would go with 14oz, if you are just hitting the bag and you are ten stone maybe 10oz/12oz...

8oz are pretty small for regular training, could hurt your hands

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 24 Apr 2007, 06:47

Do you intend to fight or just train? If the latter than I would use both 12/14 oz for sparring and also the 8/10 oz ones... as there is a massive difference and you've got to get used to it before re-stepping through the ropes.

Wales · Post by **Wales** » 24 Apr 2007, 07:26

I use 14oz for sparring and 12oz for bag work. I know its only a 2 ox difference but Its force of habit.

If you're looking for decent gloves a t a good price have a gander at jamie moore and steve woods stuff over at VIP. Good quality and the transaction was really smooth

Ally-M1 · Post by **Ally-M1** » 24 Apr 2007, 08:49

Sparring I use 16oz gloves and Bag/Pad work it's 6/7oz bag gloves (including for heavy bag).. That said, I walk around at 15st...

Thing is though, I would always suggest using a heavier glove for sparring and have a lightter glove for the pads and bags...

I always feel that if you wear heavier gloves for everything, hands will become to 'soft' and break easier when wearing a contest glove...

Though at 10st, you may well wish to use 14oz's for sparring and 8/10oz's for the pads, something like that maybe.

rolo1296 · Post by **rolo1296** » 24 Apr 2007, 13:52

16oz to spar and 12 and 10 for the bags one day of each size glove.this helps with your speed

boxbet · Post by **boxbet** » 24 Apr 2007, 16:52

Thanks guys. I do intend to spar and fight. I may enter the welsh aba's next march. I feel I have something to offer and will do my best.

ABA Boxing · Post by **ABA Boxing** » 24 Apr 2007, 17:19

If your training at home use what you want, if your in the gym its not going to be your choice anyhow, so go for the 14

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 24 Apr 2007, 18:12

boxbet wrote:Thanks guys. I do intend to spar and fight. I may enter the welsh aba's next march. I feel I have something to offer and will do my best.

Good luck, depth of talent doesn't seem to be too great.

Loynesy · Post by **Loynesy** » 24 Apr 2007, 20:15

Good advice on this thread. I would add one thing - get your hands properly taped.

I do a couple of white collar boxing sessions a week, I don't think I am RJJ in his prime, but by God it makes my job easier to get through. The first guy I had couldn't tape for toffee and I had knuckle and wrist problems even with 16s on. When properly taped, you have a bit more leeway if your punches aren't thrown with correct wrist straightness etc.