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The ultimate boxing glove review – from 10+ years experience!<\/strong><\/p>\n I review\u00a0over 60\u00a0brands, and hundreds of\u00a0different gloves…explaining everything from\u00a0materials, padding, and stitching\u00a0to shape, comfort, and protection. I also cover the history of different brands and how they evolved or even copied one another over the years.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Of the hundreds of\u00a0“boxing glove reviews” out there, most\u00a0are either a vomit\u00a0of self-serving Amazon links or\u00a0sponsored The best<\/em> glove reviews<\/strong> should compare\u00a0the best<\/em> gloves!<\/span><\/p>\n Discover the best\u00a0boxing gloves\u00a0for: serious fighters, women, beginners, and low budget!<\/span><\/p>\n I\u2019ve got 10+ years of punching in boxing gloves<\/strong><\/p>\n Some of you guys know my story. I\u2019ve been boxing since 2004. Way back in 2008, I wrote a popular guide called the Boxing Gloves Buyer’s Review<\/a>\u00a0that circled the web a hundred times, spawning copycat review guides ripping off everything I said. Well…a lot<\/em> has changed since then.<\/p>\n The current market for boxing\/MMA\/fighting gear is more confusing than ever for consumers. There used to be only a few brands to choose from and it was easy to tell who made the good stuff. But nowadays, you have more<\/em> brands and more<\/em> choices (design, color, price-range) with all claiming to be the highest quality. You hear conflicting reviews and you don\u2019t know what\u2019s good anymore.<\/p>\n My verdict is this: I\u2019ve tried out MANY gloves and seen them new, used, completely torn apart. I can look at a glove and tell you how it\u2019s going to feel and how it\u2019s going to fall apart later. I can tell you if the glove will harden quickly, be hot and sweaty, be hard to make a fist, where it will tear, those kinds of things.<\/p>\n This experience comes from being in a serious boxing gym\u2014with dozens of champions training inside at any moment. I got to try out many different gloves and see what everyone else uses. I also get free gloves regularly because of my website. I\u2019ve seen many brands and how they\u2019ve changed over the years.<\/p>\n I hope to shine some light on the boxing glove industry (instead of confusing you with more pretty pictures and BS features). I\u2019ll tell you how boxing gloves are made, which qualities are most important, and which ones to buy. I’ll also give you the background and history of many companies and how their gloves have risen or fallen in favor with boxers.<\/p>\n I will probably make enemies out of the boxing glove industry but here goes…<\/p>\n Let\u2019s us begin the ULTIMATE BOXING GLOVE REVIEW GUIDE!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n NOTE: I have affiliate links for many gloves below. Whatever you buy may earn me a small commission. I only promote gloves that I would personally use and NEVER because of commissions (although many companies have tried). In a sport like this, integrity IS<\/em> safety.<\/span><\/p>\n Skip ahead if you’re too busy to read the entire article. Read the whole thing to see detailed glove reviews, company write-ups, and get a stronger understanding of how quality gloves are made.<\/span><\/p>\n Johnny’s favorite gloves (for training\/fighting): What MOST boxers use<\/strong><\/p>\n Most pros (and amateurs) prefer Winning gloves for training because they have the best protection. Even if you don’t have\u00a0a lot of money, it is still<\/em> worth it to save up the $300 for Winning\u2014they are THAT good! Older fighters or those with hand problems practically have no choice but to use Winning. An alternative to Winning is Grant but it’s only used by pros or rich kids (who can appreciate the customization) since it costs so much.<\/p>\n Fighters that like Winning\/Grant gloves but can\u2019t afford them will default to Rival or one of the Mexican glove brands (Reyes, Casanova), which are still very high quality but more affordable. Those wanting customization or flashy styling will go with customized Mexican gloves; ones with bigger budget will do Grant or Adidas MyGloves. Boxers on average budget will default to Ring2Cage C17’s. Those on a tighter budget will get either Fighting Sports or Ringside IMF sparring gloves (which go on sale often). MMA guys or boxers venturing outside the traditional boxing brands will go for Hayabusa (which I don’t like), Ring 2 Cage’s C17 model (a respectable Winning clone) or one of the Thai brands (Fairtex, Twins, etc). The most budget conscious will go for Title, really cheap but functional.<\/p>\n First-timers, beginners, and especially MMA guys are known to walk into the gym with cheap Everlast, Fairtex, Hayabusa, or even Venum (whichever they find first at sporting stores)\u2014many of which are not on my top 5 lists because of poor quality or overpriced. Some people will be lucky enough to have found Title, Fighting Sports, or Ringside, which go on sale often. Generally, MMA guys prefer the extreme-styling and high-tech look of Hayabusa\/Rival whereas pure boxers prefer the classic old-school look of Mexican or Winning gloves.<\/p>\n In countries outside of the US, local brands are more common…such as Rival in Canada, TOP TEN in UK, Winning in Japan, Twins in Thailand, Mexican gloves in Mexico, etc. And then Winning is worn as the “status brand” to show off regardless of any country. Mexican gloves are also shown off outside of Mexico as “exotic gloves” (like in Europe) and fun to wear since they look different from typical Pakistan gloves and very hard to get or rarely seen.<\/p>\n Top criteria for training gloves are quality-of-construction and protection, then comfort. Gloves made for\u00a0bagwork have denser cushion to last longer and also prevent you from punching through the padding. Gloves made for sparring have softer cushion to minimize power transfer and protect sparring partners. There are also gloves that are made for both; ideally, they use multiple layers of foam of different densities.\u00a0Because every hand is different, some gloves will fit and protect you better than others.<\/p>\n BAG\u00a0gloves\u00a0protect you<\/em>. Serious fighters will have at least 2 pairs of gloves (both 16oz): <\/strong><\/p>\n Having several pairs of gloves helps to preserve\u00a0your soft sparring gloves, since they don’t last long\u00a0when used on the heavy bag. The dense cushion in\u00a0bag gloves can last a lot longer; but you If you could only buy one glove (16oz): <\/strong><\/p>\n 16oz is the standard for male boxers. Females will be 14oz. My personal preferences (FYI: I’m 140lbs):<\/strong><\/p>\n 1. Winning – the “Japanese Pillows” ($290-450)<\/strong><\/p>\n Winning – the #1 brand, best cushion and comfort. The #1 brand for the past decade if not longer. Winning is the most protective glove ever created, with the best padding cushion (most pillow-ey) thanks to the marvel of Japanese engineering. Top quality materials and perfect construction. Don’t be tempted by lesser brands, these gloves look and feel great! Comes with an expensive price tag to live up to and yet not a single person has ever called them over-priced. Many pros and amateurs refuse to wear anything else. An absolute must for fighters with sensitive\/injured hands. Due to its success, Winning’s glove design is the most imitated glove on the market today with every copycat claiming\u00a0to be ALMOST<\/em>\u00a0as protective as the real thing. (See full brand review<\/a>.)<\/p>\n 2. Di Nardo – the “Ferrari of boxing gloves” ($830)<\/strong><\/p>\n Di Nardo (custom-made from Italy) – best leather, best quality and craftsmanship, best support, best style, and VERY UNIQUE FEEL. Premium pricing for a premium glove. Yes, they are absolutely worth the price.<\/p>\n This glove sets the new standard for me in boxing gloves; they are far beyond anything I’ve ever seen. I want to call them the future of boxing gloves but I also know the industry will never<\/em> catch up to this guy’s madness. Filippo Di Nardo De Leccese (the sole-owner and maker) has combined his family’s heritage in leather-craftsmanship with his self-devoted passion for boxing. They are like nothing you’ve ever seen in a boxing glove. A completely redesigned glove from inside-out, and truly a piece of art! The only reason why I don’t have them as #1 is because of the pricing and also that I’ve only had them for 2 years (they still look and function great, btw). Some of you may still prefer the softer Winnings but there is no dispute, these are by far the better-made glove. (See full brand review<\/a>.)<\/p>\n Di Nardo Boxing Training Gloves 16oz $830<\/span> 3. TopBoxer – the “Custom Champ” from Pakistan ($150-250)<\/strong><\/p>\n TopBoxer – great quality and service, unlimited\u00a0customization options. An amazing boutique glovemaker with limitless customization options and expert craftsmanship. First, create the\u00a0ultimate glove design that looks exactly the way you imagined it, then pick the right padding combination\u00a0to get\u00a0the perfect protection and comfort for your hand. He takes your hand measurements\u00a0and walks you through every step of the process\u00a0to create a\u00a0truly customized\u00a0glove. You can model yours\u00a0after existing brands like Winning and Grant and add your own adjustments, or come up with a completely new design that hasn’t been done before. Explore rare\u00a0colors, exotic leathers, and unique padding\u00a0specs. The limit is your imagination. He’s done custom work for many top fighters in boxing and MMA.\u00a0(See full brand review<\/a>.)<\/p>\n 4. Rival – \u201cthe Canadian Techie\u201d ($160-190)<\/strong><\/p>\n Rival – high tech styling with amazing ergonomic comfort, wrist support, and hand protection.<\/span><\/p>\n A quality high tech brand\u2014actually made in China\u2014but with great padding, comfort, and durability. Rival is most known for their stylish aesthetic, innovative cuff designs (comfort), and d3o padding (shock absorption). Unlike other companies that hype empty gimmicky features, Rival fans can actually feel the difference in comfort and support from their unique glove designs. As a testament to their ingenuity, their designs have also been imitated by other brands. It’s no surprise this Canadian brand has grown to be a worldwide favorite. I love that Rival separates their gloves into sparring models and bag models; I recommend people buying only a SINGLE PAIR of all-purpose training gloves to pick their sparring models. (See full brand review<\/a>.)<\/p>\n 5. Necalli (formerly Casanova)\u00a0– the \u201cForgotten\u00a0Mexican\u201d ($150)<\/strong><\/p>\n Necalli (like other Mexican brands) – great leather, padding, wrist support, comfort and craftsmanship. Also fair pricing and old-school styling.<\/span><\/p>\n A trusted glove hailing from a long tradition\u00a0of boxing\u00a0and excellent glove craftsmanship. “Hecho en Mexico” gloves authentically\u00a0handmade in Mexico with quality leather and materials. Necalli gloves\u00a0are known for their\u00a0old-school aesthetic (UGLY), wide hand compartment, great knuckle padding, great wrist protection, and comfortable hand shape (although slightly rough inner lining).\u00a0They feel amazing and support my wrists like no other brand. A little-known trait\u00a0of Mexican gloves is that the way they’re shaped\u00a0helps you throw punches correctly. I’ve fallen in love with my Necalli’s and am now a convert for old-school Mexican brands. Diehards appreciate\u00a0their no-nonsense design, fair pricing, and the way they smell! Unfortunately, Mexican gloves are\u00a0hard to get\u00a0outside of Mexico.\u00a0(See full brand review<\/a>.)<\/p>\n SPECIAL MENTION: Boxeo is another great Mexican brand with long-lasting durability, amazing\u00a0protection\u00a0and comfort\u00a0(and also beautifully-ugly). Campeon and Classics are also similar quality. Or go with Zepol for customization (but slightly lower quality).<\/p>\n HONORABLE MENTIONS: the “Classic Mexicans” (Reyes, Grant)<\/strong><\/p>\n Cleto Reyes is the best-known, highest craftsmanship, and best leather of all the Mexican brands. They make excellent quality gloves but aren’t recommended for training because they’re known as “puncher’s gloves”\u2014designed for maximum power transfer rather than cushioning and hand protection. With that said, they are still favored by many fighters, especially competing fighters, and now offer models with extra padding. (See full brand review<\/a>.)<\/p>\n Grant, alongside Winning and Reyes, is considered as one of the top 3 brands in boxing (especially amongst professional boxers). Their gloves\u00a0offer great power transfer like\u00a0Reyes gloves but are also protective somewhat like\u00a0Winning. They’re handmade in Mexico with\u00a0great quality and offer customization options. For many years, custom-made Grant gloves were the most stylish and most premium quality boxing gloves anybody could have.<\/p>\n Unfortunately, that’s no longer the case. There are many complaints about inconsistent quality (especially with stitching). And adding further to the brand’s turnoff, their pricing has shot up dramatically and now costs a ridiculous amount at $500-1000 (when a superior Winning glove only costs $300).\u00a0Their last unique feature was offering customization but new brands like Sabas offer the same features for a much lower price point. What was once amazing and unique about Grant has been successfully imitated and even exceeded by other brands. However, Grant still remains a household name (synonymous with pro boxing), due to its sponsorship of many top boxers in the sport.\u00a0(See full brand review<\/a>.)<\/p>\n Of all the low-budget gloves, I would personally only use the RingtoCage C17 gloves or TOP TEN Superfight 3000 gloves for serious training. But that’s because I’ve got sensitive hands after boxing for so many years. A beginner or anybody else could probably make do with other gloves. If you feel you may need better protection, GO SAVE UP AND BUY IT. Or do what the pros do\u2014go lighter on the heavy bag!<\/p>\n 1. Ring to Cage C-17 Japanese Style Training Gloves 2.0 16oz ($99-119)<\/strong><\/p>\n 2. TOP TEN Superfight 3000 Boxing Gloves ($99)<\/strong><\/p>\n Very unique shape unlike any other boxing glove but surprisingly comfortable and protective. The foam feels really thick and about above-average density. Protects your hands well on the heavy bag and almost soft-enough for sparring (although I prefer softer, maybe these can be worn down). I love the dual wrist straps; better support for different wrist sizes. It’s a bargain glove at $100 and should serve you well. 3. Twins Special BGLL1 Boxing Gloves 16oz ($65-85)<\/strong><\/p>\n 4. Ringside IMF Tech Hook & Loop Sparring Boxing Gloves 16oz ($51-69)<\/strong><\/p>\n 5. TITLE\u00a0Classic Leather Training Gloves 16oz ($39)<\/strong><\/p>\n Professional fight\u00a0gloves are designed for maximum power (good wrist support but minimal cushioning) and compact design (to squeeze past opponent defenses). They’re meant to be used for only a single\u00a0fight so comfort matters more than durability, and they come with very little padding (the gloves weigh only 8oz or 10oz).\u00a0Many of them are also padded with horsehair which only lasts up to 30 rounds. Some\u00a0brands sell a foam\u00a0version of their pro fight model in case you want to train in smaller gloves to get used to their weight\/timing. There are also MMA fighters who like to use professional boxing gloves (foam version) for their training, since MMA usually wears lighter gloves. But generally, you SHOULD NOT use fighting gloves for regular training!<\/p>\n Professional fight gloves (8oz, 10oz) are usually worn for professional boxing fights, specific boxing training, or by MMA fighters in training.<\/span><\/p>\n Most fighters (especially power punchers) will choose Reyes by default and Grant as an alternative. Some will use Everlast MX if they can\u2019t use Reyes for whatever reason (not comfortable, not sponsored by them, opponent negotiations won\u2019t allow for Reyes). Those with hand problems but still want to punch hard\u00a0will use Grant. Grant is more common in the US, Adidas is more common in Europe, Rival is more common in Canada. All of these gloves are good for transferring power. Winning is the most protective but unfortunately transfers the least amount of power to your opponent. You only see it used by fighters with serious hand problems or who either don\u2019t have (or don’t care for) punching power.<\/p>\n 1. Cleto Reyes Official Professional Boxing Gloves 8oz\/10oz ($139-169)<\/strong><\/p>\n 2. Grant\u00a0Custom Boxing Glove 8oz\/10oz ($500-1000)<\/strong><\/p>\n 3. Rival RFX Guerrero Pro Fight Gloves 8oz\/10oz ($149)<\/strong><\/p>\n 4. Everlast MX Pro Fight Boxing Gloves 8oz\/10oz ($149)<\/strong><\/p>\n 5. Winning Boxing Gloves 8oz\/10oz ($230-260)<\/strong><\/p>\n HONORABLE MENTION: other “pro gloves” (Adidas, Di Nardo, Title)<\/strong><\/p>\n Now, they have a new line of gloves called “Adidas MyGloves” which are custom models with many colors and customization options, Made in the USA for around $500. These new custom models have been said to be exceptionally high-quality and made to rival Winning, Grant, Rival, and Reyes. I have yet to try them so we’ll see where it goes.<\/p>\n Females have smaller hands\/wrists and less power, so they prefer a tighter fit rather than cushioning. Inside a bigger glove designed for men, their hands would be floating around with less wrist support and\/or they wouldn’t be able\u00a0to make a fist as easily. It should come as no surprise that many of the smaller-fit and less padded puncher’s gloves and Asian brands rank highly as women’s favorites. Generally speaking: I\u00a0recommend 12oz or 14oz for women since\u00a0their hands are smaller, upper-body not as strong as men’s, they don’t hit as hard, and do not require as much cushion. Bigger females (170lb & up) will spar in 16oz. For bagwork, many women do prefer to train in lighter gloves, like 12oz. Women below 105lbs are probably better with 12oz gloves.<\/p>\n I was hoping to support new brands like Machina and Society Nine for making boxing gloves specifically designed for women. Although I love their designs, I can’t help notice they’re all the usual cheap Pakistan clone gloves (better suited for fitness than actual serious training).<\/p>\n 14oz is the standard for many women boxers. 1. Cleto Reyes Women’s Training Gloves 14oz ($149-259)<\/strong><\/p>\n 2.\u00a0Winning MS-500 Boxing Gloves 14oz ($260-300)<\/strong><\/p>\n 3.\u00a0Rival RS2V-W Women Sparring Gloves Velcro 12oz ($119)<\/strong><\/p>\n 4.\u00a0Grant Custom Boxing Gloves 14oz ($500-1000)<\/strong><\/p>\n 5.\u00a0Ringside IMF Tech Hook & Loop Sparring Boxing Gloves 14oz ($51-69)<\/strong><\/p>\n HONORABLE MENTIONS: Di Nardo, Title, Twins<\/strong><\/p>\n Di Nardo – the “Ferrari of boxing gloves” 14oz ($830)<\/strong><\/p>\n Twins Special BGLL1 Boxing Gloves 14oz\u00a0($65-85)<\/strong><\/p>\n TITLE\u00a0Classic Leather Training Gloves 14oz ($39)<\/strong><\/p>\n Current Landscape of the Boxing Glove Market<\/strong><\/p>\n There was probably more variety when I started boxing back in 2004. You had only two dozen different boxing brands (hardly any MMA brands at the time), but each made their own unique glove design\u00a0and catered mostly to their local market. The quality was a lot higher and prices a lot lower. $50-60 would pay for a solid name-brand training glove. $85 would get you a premium name-brand training glove. And $160-200 would get you the world\u2019s best handmade training gloves.<\/p>\n Nowadays, it\u2019s just an illusion of choice. You might have a hundred more brands now (thanks to the rising popularity of MMA) and hundreds of different flashy colors and designs. But the reality is 99.99% of them outsource their manufacturing to Pakistan and use the exact same glove molds. It\u2019s the same crap glove with the same crappy materials, except with different surface-design. The ubiquitous $85 glove you see nowadays is pretty much only a modernized aesthetic-improvement of the $50-glove you saw ten years ago. And any glove around $65 and under that you see today is the bottom-level $30-40 glove that you saw you ten years ago. It\u2019s designed to be as cheaply-produced as possible (to maximize profit) and not recommended for serious training.<\/p>\n With so many cheap gloves proliferating in the market nowadays, it seems all\u00a0new brands are trying\u00a0to establish\u00a0themselves as “THE NEW PREMIUM BRAND”. This caused many\u00a0brands to strategically price themselves higher in hopes of raising consumer appeal. Meanwhile other brands, afraid of offending\u00a0their loyal fanbase, kept their prices the same which only adds to the current price confusion. Not so surprisingly, it’s much harder nowadays to find quality brands at logical prices!<\/p>\n Ever since boxing fell out as the mainstream “every man’s sport”, it seems nobody knows how to tell a quality glove anymore.<\/span><\/p>\n And it seems very few “boxers” nowadays even need<\/em> one. Back in your grandpa’s days, when someone said they “boxed a bit” it meant they actually trained twice a week for 6 months and maybe had 5 fights. Today, when someone says they “boxed a bit” it means they saw some Youtube videos and hit their friend’s heavy bag in the basement a few times.<\/p>\n The TOP 5 COUNTRIES for boxing gloves (and why)<\/strong><\/p>\n The best boxing gloves are\u00a0created by skilled\u00a0craftsmen, who are\u00a0found in 5 countries: America, Japan, Mexico, Pakistan, and Thailand. There are a handful in Europe and other countries as well but I’ll leave those details out to keep this brief. America and Mexico are the most obvious for their rich boxing tradition. American and Mexican boxing companies were typically\u00a0started by former fighters or trainers and so they had the actual fighting experience to know how gloves should be made, and how to improve them. Thailand has this advantage too, but more specialized for Muay Thai kickboxing rather than boxing.<\/p>\n American<\/strong> boxing companies fell out\u00a0of favor because all of them eventually prioritized profits over quality. Their glove production was\u00a0outsourced to Pakistan and no longer made by\u00a0hand craftsmen in-house, but by machine or low-level factory workers. Again, “profit over quality” was the main driving force…and the results reflected that. “Made in America” would never be heard again for boxing gloves, just like 99.99% of products\u00a0you see today. The best American gloves from the old days were made by true craftsman who spent an entire day making one pair, preparing the leather and padding in the most precise ways, and creating each glove with pride. Knowledge of the fight game was their greatest asset. Old-school American gloves were made to last. But to pay a premium\u00a0price today for quality leather and precise handicraft just to give boxing a try? No, the average kid\u00a0just wants some cheap gloves with cool graphics to hit the bags with, and that’s exactly who the American\u00a0brands cater to.<\/p>\n Mexico<\/strong> in the meanwhile, stayed cheap enough to produce their products locally. Their brands retained more of their original quality, passing on the knowledge of glove-making from one generation to the next. Mexico’s assets were\u00a0not only knowledge of the fight game and access to cheaper hand\u00a0labor, they also had higher quality leather and fighters that could push their gear to the limit. You can trust all reputable Mexican brands to be tested by the toughest and most aggressive boxing style on the planet. The REAL SECRET, I think is in the shape\u00a0of their gloves. Unlike other brands catering to the casual demographic with pretty designs, Mexican gloves are often\u00a0ugly (and old-looking) but extremely functional. Their glove shape supports your hand and wrist in a way that other gloves do not. I think their original methods of designs, stitching, padding, and glove-crafting\u00a0have remained more intact than other countries over the years. Unfortunately for consumers, their traditional way of hand-working and demand for quality meant a less industrialized process and smaller production runs. Many of Mexico’s top boxing brands never globalized or grew beyond their local markets. They do not have the marketing or capacity to handle the masses, nor do they\u00a0have a glove to cater to that demographic.<\/p>\nreviews<\/s><\/span> advertisements<\/strong>\u00a0hyping up gimmicky\u00a0features. Even the honest<\/em> reviews are written by guys who’ve tried only a few\u00a0brands and never worn out a single glove\u00a0in their entire life. I’ll say this…<\/p>\n
\n99% of the gloves out there are overpriced junk.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Top 5 Boxing Gloves for Training\/Sparring\/Bagwork (16oz)<\/a>
\nTop 5 Boxing Gloves for Low Budget (16oz)<\/a>
\nTop 5 Boxing Gloves for Professional Fighting (8-10oz)<\/a>
\nTop 5 Boxing Gloves for Women (12-14oz)<\/a>
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\nLearn about glove construction:<\/strong>
\nBoxing Glove Buyer’s Guide<\/a>
\n– Different types of boxing gloves<\/a>
\n– Boxing glove review criteria<\/a>
\n– Brand rankings<\/a>
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\nSkip to a specific brand:<\/strong>
\n1v1 Fight Gear<\/a>
\nAdidas<\/a> \/\u00a0pro line<\/a>
\nAmber Sports<\/a>
\nAMMO Boxing<\/a>
\nBAD BOY<\/a>
\nBoon<\/a>
\nBooster<\/a>
\nBoxeo<\/a>
\nCampeon<\/a>
\nCorti<\/a>
\nCasanova<\/a>\u00a0\/\u00a0compared with other Mexican brands<\/a>
\nCentury<\/a>
\nChaos<\/a>
\nCharlie<\/a>
\nClassics<\/a>
\nCleto Reyes<\/a>
\nClinch
\n<\/a>Combat Sports International (CSI)<\/a>
\nCrest<\/a>
\nDemix<\/a>
\nDi Nardo<\/a>
\nEdiroc<\/a>
\nEverlast<\/a> \/ pro line<\/a>
\nFairtex<\/a>
\nFighting Sports<\/a>
\nFly<\/a>
\nG&S Fight Supply<\/a>
\nGIL (formerly Zepol)<\/a>
\nGrant<\/a>
\nGreen Hill<\/a>
\nHayabusa<\/a>
\nHit N Move<\/a>
\nInfinitude<\/a>
\nJC Pacheco<\/a>
\nJohn Golomb<\/a>
\nKing Professional<\/a>
\nLECO<\/a>
\nLeone<\/a>
\nLonsdale<\/a>
\nMachina<\/a>
\nMorales<\/a>
\nNecalli<\/a>
\nNo Boxing No Life<\/a>
\nONYX Sports<\/a>
\nPaffen Sport<\/a>
\nPalomares<\/a>
\nPhenom<\/a>
\nPro Boxing Supples (PBS)<\/a>
\nPro-Box<\/a>
\nPromex<\/a>
\nPunch Equipment<\/a>
\nRDX<\/a>
\nRevgear<\/a>
\nRing to Cage<\/a>
\nRingside<\/a>
\nRival<\/a>
\nSabas<\/a>
\nSandee<\/a>
\nSeyer<\/a>
\nSting<\/a>
\nThaiSmai<\/a>
\nTITLE Boxing<\/a>
\nTKO<\/a>
\nTM – Torres Medina<\/a>
\nTop King<\/a>
\nTOP TEN<\/a>
\nTopBoxer<\/a>
\nTUF-WEAR<\/a>
\nUltimatum<\/a>
\nUnified<\/a>
\nTriumph United<\/a>
\nTwins
\n<\/a>UMA<\/a>
\nVenum<\/a>
\nWindy<\/a>
\nWinning<\/a>
\nZepol<\/a><\/span><\/p>\nTHE WINNERS – Johnny’s Favorite Boxing Gloves (for training and fighting)<\/h2>\n
\nSPARRING\u00a0gloves\u00a0protect your partner<\/em>.
\nTRAINING\u00a0gloves should protect both<\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n
can’t<\/s> shouldn’t<\/span><\/em> use them on sparring partners.<\/p>\n\n
\nSOFT\u00a0gloves for sparring, DENSE\u00a0gloves for bagwork.
\nLACE-UP gloves for support, VELCRO for convenience.<\/span><\/p>\n\n
Top 5 Boxing Gloves for Training (Bagwork\u00a0& Sparring)<\/h3>\n
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\nAlso great build quality with perfect stitching.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/expertboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/winning-ms-600-boxing-gloves.jpg\")
\nWinning MS-600 16oz Boxing Training Gloves ($395-430)<\/span>
\nGreat for sparring and bagwork. The laces version has more support, also more popular (like 20- to-1). Their velcro glove, while not as supportive as the laces, is also the best velcro glove on the market! Quality leather, buttery smooth inner lining, perfect thumb position, protective pillow-ey padding, and total comfort all around! Standard A-level gear used by everyone. (See full brand review<\/a>.)
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\nGreat for sparring and bagwork. Highest quality gloves ever; unrivaled materials and craftmanship! Padding options are either TUTELALA (bagwork) or CAESTUS (slightly softer for bagwork & sparring). Customization available. Padding replacement options available!
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\nMany unique features available.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/expertboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/topboxer-billlieu.jpg\")
\nCustom Gloves Only ($150-250)
\n<\/span>Great for sparring\u00a0and bagwork. Many customizations available.
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\nRival RS100 Professional Sparring Gloves 16oz ($189)<\/span>
\nPerfect for sparring, and occasional bagwork. A great choice if you love Rival’s ergonomic wrist design. An incredible upgrade to the old-school favorite RS1-Pro (laces version) or RS2v-Pro (velcro version) which are still available at $149.
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\nRival RB10-Intelli-Shock Bag Gloves ($169)<\/span>
\nOnly intended as a bag glove, NOT\u00a0for sparring, but very high quality. (I recommend size LARGE or XL.)
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\nNecalli Sparring\/Training Boxing Gloves 16oz $149.99<\/span>
\nGood for sparring and bagwork. Great wrist protection. Boxy Mexican glove shape makes punches land very flat (it’s a good thing). Beautiful nolstagic old school vibe. Mexican leather is much better than usual cheap Pakistan leather.
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\nReyes Traditional Training Gloves 16oz ($169)<\/span>
\nA great glove and well-liked but some fighters may prefer more hand cushion.
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\nGrant Custom Boxing Gloves ($500-1000)<\/span>
\nNice glove but over-priced, and issues with quality control\u00a0lately. Many complaints from people saying they aren’t worth the price.
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\nThe closest you can get to a Winning glove, and the smartest buy at $100. Lots of cushion and protection (I love to use mine!). Seriously, it’s shocking how good these are. Most $150 gloves don’t even come close to this! It’s functional and comfortable. Great for sparring and bagwork. I also like that it’s a uniquely-designed glove (even if it was a copycat). The velcro version costs more. Tons of fun colors, too. My only annoyance was that the inner lining could be smoother. This arguably could have been #5 on the top five boxing gloves list.
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\nPURCHASE LINK: VELCRO<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/expertboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/twins-premium-leather-boxing-gloves.jpg\")
\nQuality glove at a great price (especially when on sale).\u00a0This model (unlike their others) most closely matches the shape of a boxing glove. Good leather and good cushion suitable for sparring and bagwork. If you want a velcro model, you can get the BGVL3 which has better padding but some complain that it’s too bulky (like traditional Thai glove shape).
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\nThe older model from mid-2000’s was much better\u00a0but this version is still quite functional\u00a0for the price. (Some colors are cheaper!) Good sparring glove, and occasional bagwork. Don’t be tempted by the more expensive Ringside models\u2014they aren’t much better! In case you wanted to save more money: the R2C clone<\/a>\u00a0may be cheaper (but may or may not be the same quality).
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\nProbably the only functional boxing glove under $50. Can be used for sparring and bagwork. The VELCRO version has a cheap elastic strap that I think won’t last as\u00a0long.
\nPURCHASE\u00a0LINKS: LACES<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0VELCRO<\/a><\/p>\nTOP\u00a05 Boxing Gloves for Professional Fights (8oz\/10oz)<\/h3>\n
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\nThe #1 “puncher’s glove” in the market. Horsehair model is used in pro fights for maximum power transfer.
\nThe training version of this glove uses\u00a0Safetec foam which lasts longer (3000 rounds instead of 20-30).
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\nAnother popular “puncher’s glove”. Good power transfer AND protection (more than Reyes). Offers\u00a0horse hair model, as well as an “orthopedic model” for those with hand problems.
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\nRival’s version of the “puncher’s glove”. Another favorite among pros for its great power transfer and comfort.
\nThey also sell a foam version (on their website) of these gloves for bagwork.
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\nEverlast version of the “puncher’s glove”, hand-made in Mexico and filled with a horsehair\/foam blend that has great power transfer. There’s also a 10oz XL model\u00a0for big hands.
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\nPopular with pro fighters because of it’s protection (rather than power transfer).
\nFilled\u00a0with foam instead of horsehair. Many MMA guys use this for training.
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\nAdidas pro fight gloves 8oz\/10oz ($99-500)<\/span>
\nAdidas deserves a special shoutout because their pro glove line has grown a lot lately. I do see them used a lot in Europe (especially Germany) but they’re now aggressively tackling the US market as well. They’ve been signing many big name fighters like Amir Khan and young up-and-comers like Ryan Garcia. Back then, their pro gloves were 50\/50 for me. The “Glory Pro Fight” gloves felt way too flimsy whereas\u00a0the “Dynamic Pro Fight” gloves felt fantastic! I was able to punch 100% full force on the heavy bag with no issues.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/expertboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/di-nardo-boxing-training-gloves.jpg\")
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\nDi Nardo Boxing Pro Fight Gloves 8oz\/10oz ($750 & up)<\/span>
\nI don’t know how much longer this brand will be sleeping under people’s noses. Di Nardo is the real deal. Absolute works of art in the form of boxing gloves. These are such beautiful gloves, you have to see them in person to really appreciate. Most other high-end gloves are simply standard boxing gloves but with better materials and craftsmanship. Di Nardo gloves however are a completely revamped take on boxing gloves, re-imagined and improved in everyway. They are structurally superior to anything on the market and far more beautiful aesthetically. What else do you expect from an Italian craftsman?
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\nTitle Pro Fight Gloves 8oz\/10oz ($50-80)<\/span>
\nTitle offers some adequate gloves for professional fighting at affordable rates. Probably not the best quality but much cheaper than the big names. Some are filled with foam; some have a horsehair blend. They go up to 12oz and can also be found on sale for less! (Some parents buy these cheaper pro fight gloves for their small kids instead of the much lower-quality “youth gloves” being sold.)
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\nSome will prefer to train in 12oz for bagwork.
\nBigger females (170lb & up) will train in 16oz.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/expertboxing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/cleto-reyes-womens-training-glove.jpg\")
\nTop-rated glove for women. Reyes is a top quality brand, already known for its smaller fit. They make great gloves for women\u00a0and with several “feminine” color schemes to choose from.
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\nAnd of course, the top-padded brand in boxing. Most comfortable and still a good\u00a0fit for women (since Winning naturally fits tighter). Feel free to go lighter if you prefer; a 12oz Winning glove\u00a0offers\u00a0better protection than many of the 16oz gloves out there. Laces has more support.
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\nThe amazing fit, comfort, and quality of Rival re-shaped\u00a0into the perfect women’s boxing glove. A great price, and possibly the best glove for women if you don’t like the way Reyes and Winning fits your hands. Although it’s a sparring model, the glove works perfectly fine for bagwork as well.
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\nA top favorite for PROFESSIONAL\u00a0women boxers. Way over-priced\u00a0but high quality, with tighter\u00a0fit and beautiful custom colors. I would honestly recommend another brand (like Ring2Cage C17) but Grant is up here because many pro females\u00a0are using them.
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\nThis ultimate bargain glove is a favorite for female boxers as well. This model can actually be just fine for many females, especially since they don’t hit as hard as males. You can spar and hit the bag in this. (Some colors are cheaper!)
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\nLadies, if you love splurging on boxing gear like you do on your bags\/shoes, here are your dream gloves! Nice gloves, good quality with a custom fit. Highly recommended for women. Di Nardo is wayyyyy better than Grant. Only it isn’t as\u00a0well known but this should change soon.
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\nQuality glove at a great price. Good quality leather and good cushion for sparring and bagwork. Many women like Twins for their smaller hand fit. If you want a velcro model, get the BGVL3 which is padded better but some complain that it’s more of a traditional Thai glove shape and too bulky.
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\nA functional starting glove for women, beginners, or anybody on a budget. I personally prefer the laces model since you can tie the glove tighter around your wrist, and also because the velcro model uses an elastic strap that doesn’t look like it’ll last long.
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