Pro Boxing Gloves – True KO Potential!

Pro boxing gloves are available in 8oz or 10oz, with the later being far more prevalent in modern boxing.  The key design characteristic of pro boxing gloves is that the weight/padding tends to be more evenly distributed around the glove and the wrist section of the glove tends to be longer.  This results in a thinner glove at the knuckle section.  The main result of this design is that the potential for a knock out during a pro fight is greater than it is during an amateur boxing match.

As described in the article about sparring gloves, no good coach would ever allow unsuitable gloves to be used for sparring, and pro boxing gloves are within this category of ‘unsuitable’.

The potential for injury if pro boxing gloves are used for sparring is just too great.  Further to this, if you are a pro boxer then you’ll know that the gloves are supplied for your fights by the promoter.  This all means that if you pay for gloves marketed as pro boxing gloves, you are in effect buying boxing gloves that you will use only on punching equipment.

If you are intent on buying pro boxing gloves for use on the heavy bag for instance, then they are a good choice (if you can afford it) as they give a great ‘feel’ whilst hitting the punch bag and provide a high level of hand and wrist protection.

On a final note, when buying pro boxing gloves, avoid laces if you are working at home or without the assistance of a coach.  Go with Velcro wristband fasteners as tying laces with only your teeth is pretty much an impossible task!

I hope this has helped, be sure to leave a comment.  Click here or more top advice on boxing fitness and boxing skills, or go here to find out about all the boxing gloves available.

Cheers

Fran

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