Boxing Glove Weights & Sizes Explained | FightCamp (2024)

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Depending on your size, 14 oz, 16 oz, and even larger gloves can be good for all-around usage. They can be used for hitting pads, heavy bag work, shadow boxing, general training, and with a sparring partner.

Depending on your size, 14 oz, 16 oz, and even larger gloves can be good for all-around usage. They can be used for hitting pads, heavy bag work, shadow boxing, general training, and with a sparring partner.

8oz: Children's all rounders. 10oz: Thinly padded glove, good for light pad work. 12oz: Slightly more padding, good for pad work and bag work. 14oz: An all-round training glove, good for pad work, bag work and light sparring. 16oz: A protective glove, good for pad work, bag work and hard sparring.

10 - 12 oz

For men, you'll want to be between lightweight and light heavyweight (roughly 135lbs to 170lbs) for these gloves to be the perfect weight for heavy bag training, double end bag training and pad work.

The 12oz gloves are ideal for bag work and pad work, because they are lightweight enough for you to throw fast punches, and they contain more padding and cushioning for your hands and wrists than the 10oz gloves do.

So, what glove size did Mike Tyson use? As a heavyweight boxer, Mike Tyson used 18oz sparring gloves, which are very thick and heavy, offering fantastic protection for the hands.

A general guideline for choosing glove weight is as follows: 8-10 oz: Suitable for bag work and pad work for smaller individuals or those with faster hands who want lighter gloves. 12 oz: A standard size for lighter training and pad work. 14 oz: Ideal for general training and sparring for average-sized individuals.

The weight of the gloves don't affect the knockout.

12oz gloves are a popular choice for women and people with smaller hands, while 14oz gloves are used for general training and sparring. 16oz gloves are the most commonly used gloves for training and sparring, while 20oz gloves are used for heavy bag work and for boxers who want extra protection during sparring.

8oz is perfect to hit precision mitts. However, if you use 8oz gloves for heavy bag, definitely use handwrap to add extra protections for your knuckles. Lastly, don't use 8oz to spar with your partner.

What Oz gloves does Mayweather use? ›

Mayweather uses 10 oz. Grant boxing gloves. The gloves this size reduce the punch intensity by 40% when compared to bare fist. Grant gloves are ideal for welterweight class, in which Mayweather fights currently (63.5 kg - 66.7 kg).

Athletes (boxers/kick boxers) weighing-in up to and including 135 pounds must wear 8 oz gloves in competition, while athletes weighing-in over 135 pounds (junior welterweight class and above) must wear 10 oz gloves in competition.

Taller fighters and those weighing more than 140 lbs, but less than 190 lbs would benefit more from 12 oz gloves, whilst heavier fighters and power punchers who likely will have more wallop in their strikes should opt for 14 oz gloves when hitting the bag.

Since a heavier glove weighs more, it requires more effort to lift your hands and punch the bag. If you are working on strengthening your muscles and building endurance, try sizing up to train with a heavier glove. If you are working on building speed, try sizing down to increase your output.

10oz- The smallest practical adult glove, a great choice for hitting pads and heavy bags. Generally not used for sparring as they will not have much padding. A 10oz glove will be appropriate for someone with smaller hands looking to hone techniques. 12oz- A size up, 12oz see more common use for pads.

A general guideline for choosing glove weight is as follows: 8-10 oz: Suitable for bag work and pad work for smaller individuals or those with faster hands who want lighter gloves. 12 oz: A standard size for lighter training and pad work. 14 oz: Ideal for general training and sparring for average-sized individuals.

12 oz - Typical lightweight training glove. 14 oz - Heavier training glove or light sparring. 16 oz - Most common for sparring. 18 oz - Heavyweight class sparring gloves.