Boxing 101: Which Boxing Gloves To Buy For Beginners?

New to boxing? Don’t know which boxing gloves to buy for beginners? While this may certainly be a difficult task, if you know a bit more about what to look for in your new boxing gloves, you may find your ideal pair!

Read on below to find out the best boxing gloves for beginners, depending on your criteria, which we will also discuss in the post.

Find The Suitable Size & Weight For Boxing Gloves

Most boxing glove manufacturers categorize their gloves in weight rather than in size. If a company categorizes them by size, they usually come in small, medium, and large. Keep in mind that these sizes will be different, depending on the brand you choose.

A better way to find out the boxing gloves that are the right fit for you is in their weight. Boxing gloves usually come in weight categories from 6 oz. to 18 oz. Here is a boxing glove table for you below to get more sense of what you may require:

Boxing Gloves Weight	Used For	Specifications
6 oz. - 8 oz.	Competition Professional boxing	Lightweight
10 oz.	General training Pad training Light bag training	Generally lightweight
12 oz.	General training	Offers a decent level of protection
14 oz.	General training Very light sparring sessions	Offers a high level of protection A suitable weight for regular class
16 oz.	General training Sparring sessions Heavy bag training	Great padding Heavyweight
18 oz.	Heavy bag training Sparring sessions Hand speed training	Great for improving hand speed, as well as arm and shoulder endurance

It is worth noting that the best boxing gloves size for beginners is between 14 oz. and 16 oz.

What To Look Out For In Boxing Gloves?

First of all, you should pay attention to the material of the boxing gloves you want to choose. The most common materials are leather and synthetic leather.

Some advantages of genuine leather boxing gloves:

• overall better performance
• better ventilation
• higher durability

One big downsize to genuine leather gloves are their higher price.

On the other hand, if you opt for synthetic leather boxing gloves, you will end up paying less, but you will most likely need to invest in a new pair in a year or so, because of decreased durability.

The next thing you should look out for in boxing gloves is the type of closure system. You can choose from:

• lace boxing gloves
• Velcro boxing gloves

If you are a beginner, Velcro boxing gloves are a no-brainer, as they offer more convenience just by making it able to enclose boxing gloves yourself.

With lace-up boxing gloves, you need someone else to lace them up, which decreases their overall convenience.

5 Best Boxing Gloves For Beginners

Here are the best boxing gloves that every beginner should look out for:

1. Venum Challenger 2.0 Boxing Gloves

2. Sanabul Essential Gel Boxing Gloves

3. Title Boxing Pro Boxing Gloves

4. RDX Elite Boxing Gloves

5. Twins Special Boxing Gloves

Venum Challenger 2.0 Boxing Gloves

Takes the Crown For: Best Beginner Boxing Gloves for Training

Size: 8 oz., 10 oz., 12 oz., 14 oz., 16 oz.

Material: synthetic leather, triple-density foam padding

Price: from 38,71$ to 110,99$ 

Advantages	Disadvantages
Very affordable Lots of color and size variations Breathable mesh interior Triple-density foam provides awesome hand protection Velcro enclosures assure a better fit for your hands	Not made from real leather The inner lining durability isn't the best

Sanabul Essential Gel Boxing Gloves

Takes the Crown For: Most Affordable Boxing Gloves For Beginners

Size: 8 oz., 10 oz., 12 oz., 14 oz., 16 oz.

Material: synthetic leather, gel-infused foam

Price: 29,99$

Advantages	Disadvantages
Especially affordable A wide range of color and size options to choose from Gel-infused foam provides great protection Mesh palm design offers superb ventilation for this price range Velcro enclosure assures a secure fit for training Great for boxing, kickboxing, and Muay Thai	Not the best boxing gloves for children, as they are a bit wide Not made from real leather Padding is a bit soft for extended sparring sessions

Title Boxing Pro Boxing Gloves

Takes the Crown For: Best Crafted Beginner Boxing Gloves

Size: 8 oz., 10 oz., 12 oz., 14 oz., 16 oz.

Material: Genuine leather, multi-layered shock absorbing foam

Price: 29,99$

Advantages	Disadvantages
Made from genuine leather The multi-layered foam does a great job of protecting your hands Amazing price for such a great craftsmanship Velcro enclosure for easier taking on and off Very durable	Not the best for kickboxing and MMA Color can wear off Not the best ventilation

RDX Elite Boxing Gloves

Takes the Crown For: Most Versatile Beginner Boxing Gloves

Size: 10 oz., 12 oz., 14 oz., 16 oz.

Material: full-grain cowhide leather, gel-infused foam

Price: 51,99$ to 52,99$

Advantages	Disadvantages
Made from the most durable leather material A bang for your buck Great for all kinds of training - jack of all trades boxing gloves Velcro enclosure makes for easy taking on and off Superior ventilation thanks to the moisture-wicking inner liner Gel-infused padding offers amazing hand protection	Not the prettiest design out there

Twins Special Boxing Gloves

Takes the Crown For: Largest Beginner Boxing Gloves

Size: 10 oz., 12 oz., 14 oz., 16 oz., 18 oz.

Material: genuine leather, high impact padding

Price: 79,04$ to 110,00$

Advantages	Disadvantages
Amazing hand and wrist support Lots of sizes to choose from The high number of color options Very high durability thanks to high-quality craftsmanship Hand-made in Thailand Padding is amazing for beginner boxers	A bit more expensive than other boxing gloves on this list

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