what gloves do you train with?

[Royce Gracie Of Communism]

Hey guys, just wondering what people use for their bag work.

I got a nice pair of Rival RB1s in white 12 oz, amazing protection and comfort, what you guys use on the bags?

Also i have ordered some Rival RB40 08 oz gloves and some Rival punch mits for some pad work, hopefully i can rope my dad into being a backyard coach cos no one else will wear them haha

[RedSonRising]

I use Triumph Heat-Seekers. I got them 16 oz for sparring but I mostly use them for bag work. I should be getting a separate pair as to not wear them down too much. Good price for the quality. I might check out the rivals since I've heard good things.

BTW, hitting the mitts with someone else is cool every once in a while, but a lot of training outside of a gym with a coach can create some real bad habits. Just a heads up, no offense intended.

[Ele'ill]

Windy's

[Pretty Flaco]

Me and my brother didn't want to spend like $120 on gloves and headgear so we've been sparring with our fists wrapped in cloths... bad idea?

[RedSonRising]

Me and my brother didn't want to spend like $120 on gloves and headgear so we've been sparring with our fists wrapped in cloths... bad idea?


Very bad idea. Even among friends and family, fighting each other without proper training and supervision, which you might call 'sparring', can get heated and competitive. Fists wrapped in cloth do nothing to protect the face, head, or hands. One wrong shot and you've got bleeding on the brain, and you probably wouldn't even know it until it was much worse. I'm sure nothing like that has happened but as someone who boxes, people's safety is always a primary consideration and people trying out combat sports without instruction or a regulated environment is dangerous.

[Pretty Flaco]

How could we get into boxing? Like a real club? Honestly I don't want my bro winding up as a vegetable...

[RedSonRising]

How could we get into boxing? Like a real club? Honestly I don't want my bro winding up as a vegetable...


Yes! There are gyms all around, and depending where you live, you could have one conveniently nearby. Where are you based? Joining a boxing gym is a great and rewarding experience. I recommend it if you're interested in the sport and in participating. I'm glad you didn't take offense to my warning.

[Pretty Flaco]

Yes! There are gyms all around, and depending where you live, you could have one conveniently nearby. Where are you based? Joining a boxing gym is a great and rewarding experience. I recommend it if you're interested in the sport and in participating. I'm glad you didn't take offense to my warning.

I know neither me or my bro are pros! And honestly I think it'd be good to box more people. I'm only 17, so if I join one now I have a lot of time to improve.

[RedSonRising]

I know neither me or my bro are pros! And honestly I think it'd be good to box more people. I'm only 17, so if I join one now I have a lot of time to improve.


Let me know if you find a gym or need any help with some online gymfinders. It is imperative to find a gym with a proper coach before doing anything resembling boxing. It'll just create bad habits you'll have to iron out later by learning the fundamentals from the ground up. Best of luck!!!

[Spawn of Stalin]

I'm going to agree with RSR. When I was younger I remember two different occasions where people have broken bones training outside of the gym without the proper equipment. These were gym members too so they had plenty of training, if it can happen to trained boxers it can happen to you a whole lot easier. The only time you should break health and safety is if you ever find yourself in a situation where you need to defend yourself in a real life situation. Sparring does get you amped up even if you might not realise it, you and your partner are a lot more dangerous than you usually are. Use proper gear, and preferably do it in a gym under supervision. Some risks aren't worth taking, getting punched in the head or face can hurt like hell if the blow connects properly. Join a gym, it's great fun, good for your health and you'll meet new people who you might be friends with the rest of your life

Anyway, I just moved from Throwdown Elites to Rival Elites, still getting used to them but I like them so far

[Inti]

I usually get it on with my bare fists against bags, pillars and walls. In sparring I use whatever gloves that are around the club, usually some 16oz gloves. It's good to protect your hands, but I'm used to punch and kick things without to harden my natural weapons:) Only time I was ever injured in the gym was once when I practiced muay Thai and got a big toe stuck in the mat, almost breaking it:)

[Sasha]

I usually get it on with my bare fists against bags, pillars and walls. In sparring I use whatever gloves that are around the club, usually some 16oz gloves. It's good to protect your hands, but I'm used to punch and kick things without to harden my natural weapons:)

there is no such thing as "harden" your natural weapons. the only thing you are doing is numbing them by destroying your nerve endings but shit luck that will do if you bare knuckle a wall one time to many and fracture some bones or get some internal bleeding.
you have been watching way too many cheap kungfu movies kiddo.

anyway, 16 oz gloves and shinpads for sparring, 12 oz gloves and bare shins for bag work..

[ВАЛТЕР]

The gloves i prefer are Adidas 16oz. for sparring and 12oz. of bag work. I in general prefer Adidas gear, I find it most comfortable and durable. I fight in Adidas shoes, headgear, and jersey. In my experience they seem to have the most comfortable gear for boxing, but that's just my opinion and everybody has their own preferences.

[ВАЛТЕР]

I usually get it on with my bare fists against bags, pillars and walls. In sparring I use whatever gloves that are around the club, usually some 16oz gloves. It's good to protect your hands, but I'm used to punch and kick things without to harden my natural weapons:) Only time I was ever injured in the gym was once when I practiced muay Thai and got a big toe stuck in the mat, almost breaking it:)


Don't hit things bare knuckle, you can hurt yourself. There is a reason professional fighter wear gloves. My knuckles are solid too and I have only hit things with gloves on (except for the times I got into a fight out in the street).

[Inti]

I know pretty much what I'm doing as I have done it for years, and I have never had any problems. I know my limits. But thanks for the sound advice.