Explore our flagship models like the Viper X, the Predator, and the Evolution Pro Competition Gloves. However, don’t choose a pair at random; there’s a good possibility you may not be comfortable whether you’re training, sparring or competing, as you could injure your hands or wrists. If you're looking to put your new boxing gloves into action straight away, you may wish to explore our full range of excellent boxing punch bags to finish off your boxing kit. Some of the data that are collected include the number of visitors, their source, and the pages they visit anonymously. Even if "science" finalizes that training in heavier gloves, then fighting in gloves half of the size does not improve handspeed, and if it's just a "placebo" effect, maybe that mentality (even if false) is a big plus in mental confidence anyways?

The variety of sizes makes it easy to find the right fit for your hands, with everything from 4 oz to 20 oz available. It provides more padding for my knuckles but doesn’t provide as much wrist support as compared to a traditional wrap because there is less length in the wrap to go around your wrist.

While machine washing your gloves will provide some level of cleansing, doing so may damage your gloves. The Empire CRIXUS I Contest Gloves features a form fitting curved knuckle area for better fist closure and a more natural feel. I believe Cotto spars in 20oz gloves, and that's probably why his guard is so open down the middle during his fights, especially to uppercuts. Lace is also less likely to scratch and damage other equipment, such as your clothing or punchbags, and won’t irritate your skin in the same way as velcro during fights. Now I have this whacky idea of getting 18/20s for training in the hopes of getting that 14oz feeling with my 16s.

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Assuming this theory’s true (which why wouldn’t it be), I think at your size 18’s are the max you should go, but the difference between the 18 and the 16 in sparring and pad/mitt work probably won’t be huge. Personally the company can invest a little time and money into the construction of the gloves, like everlast and ringside and cleto reyes does. If you don’t already, learn how to wrap your hands well and that will provide protection for the bones in your hands and your wrists.Whether you’ve just started training in the gym or are an experienced professional getting ready for a competition, we have a fantastic collection of boxing gloves for both training and sparring. There are 2 guys that spar with 20oz gloves but I don't see any reason to use 10-12oz gloves in training or sparring. I do find mine a wee bit tight inside around the thumb joint when using 180" mexican wraps; and ended up using wrist sleeves instead of full wraps inside.