Boxing Gloves

Whether you are stepping into a boxing gym for the first time or preparing for a sanctioned bout, your gloves are your most important piece of equipment. At Fight Gear, we stock premium boxing gloves for men, women, and juniors — 8oz to 18oz, from dedicated bag gloves to competition-approved fight gloves.

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Hit N Move Süvari Horse Hair Boxing Gloves - Hook and Loop

Hit N Move Süvari Horse Hair Boxing Gloves - Hook and Loop

£208.99

Cleto Reyes Professional Fight Gloves - Front View

Official Cleto Reyes Professional Fight Gloves

From £233.00

Tuf Wear Legend Lace Up Training Gloves

Tuf Wear Legend Lace Up Training Gloves

£59.99

Tuf Wear Cruise Training Gloves

Tuf Wear Cruise Training Gloves

£29.99

ADIDAS Speed Tilt 750 BBBC Approved Pro Boxing Gloves

ADIDAS Speed Tilt 750 BBBC Approved Pro Boxing Gloves

£149.95

ADIDAS ADISTAR 3.0 Boxing Gloves

ADIDAS ADISTAR 3.0 Boxing Gloves

£139.99

Which Boxing Gloves Do You Need?

The right glove depends entirely on how you train. Use the table below as a quick reference, then read our Boxing Gloves Explained guide for a deeper breakdown.

Training Type Recommended Glove Typical Weight
Heavy bag and pads Bag gloves or bag mitts 10oz–14oz
Beginners: 14oz recommended
Sparring Sparring gloves 16oz (UK standard)
Competition (amateur) World Boxing-approved fight gloves 10oz or 12oz
Competition (professional) Pro fight gloves 8oz or 10oz depending on weight class
General gym / all-round Multi-purpose training gloves 12oz–16oz
Junior (ages 6–8) Kids boxing gloves 4oz–8oz

Boxing Glove Size by Body Weight

Not sure which ounce weight suits your frame? Use this as your starting point:

Your Weight Training (Bags & Pads) Sparring
Under 7st (45kg) 8oz–10oz Ask coach for club rules
7st–10st (45–64kg) 14oz (beginner)
10oz–12oz (intermediate/advanced)
16oz
14oz permitted at some gyms — gym and coach dependent
10st–12st (64–76kg) 12oz–14oz 16oz
12st–14st (76–89kg) 14oz 16oz
Over 14st (90kg+) 14oz or 16oz 16oz (18oz for 90kg and above)

For a full breakdown, read our boxing gloves size guide.

Lace-Up vs Velcro Boxing Gloves

Velcro (hook-and-loop) boxing gloves are the practical choice for most training sessions. You can put them on and remove them independently between rounds — ideal for bag work, pad sessions, and boxing classes. Most beginners start with Velcro for this reason.

Lace-up boxing gloves offer a tighter, more locked-in fit around the wrist. They are preferred by many fighters for sparring and competition, but require a training partner or coach to fasten them. If your primary focus is partner work, browse our full range of sparring gloves — many are available in both closure types.

Premium Brands and Construction

Rival Boxing Gloves are engineered in Canada with a focus on ergonomic wrist support and advanced synthetic materials built to withstand heavy daily use. Cleto Reyes Boxing Gloves offer traditional Mexican craftsmanship — premium cowhide or goatskin leather with layered latex padding that delivers exceptional feedback on impact.

Sting Boxing Gloves are World Boxing-approved, built to the same standard as the gloves used at amateur level. Hit N Move Boxing Gloves bring modern innovation to the gym, with proprietary padding structures designed for balanced weight distribution and extended comfort across long training sessions.

Frequently Asked Questions

For beginners, 14oz is the recommended starting weight for bag work and pads. Intermediate and advanced boxers typically use 10oz to 12oz for bag work. If you plan to spar, most UK gyms require a minimum of 16oz — see our sparring gloves for the right options. For children, see our kids boxing gloves collection. For a full breakdown by body weight, read our boxing gloves size guide.
For daily bag and pad work, Velcro is the practical choice — you can put them on and take them off yourself. Lace-up gloves are better for sparring where a locked-in fit matters most, but you will need a training partner to tie them. If you train alone most of the time, start with Velcro. If you spar regularly, consider investing in a dedicated lace-up sparring glove.
Bag gloves use dense, compact foam designed to protect your hands against a solid heavy bag. Sparring gloves use softer, deeper padding to protect your training partner. Never use bag gloves for sparring — the hard foam can injure your partner. Always use a minimum of 16oz sparring gloves for partner work in a UK gym.
For beginners, a 14oz Velcro training glove from Rival or Sting covers bag work, pads, and light sparring in one glove. As your training becomes more structured, you will want to invest in dedicated bag gloves and sparring gloves separately. Read our Boxing Gloves Explained guide for a full beginner breakdown.
Yes — hand wraps are essential. They protect the small bones in your hand and wrist before you put your gloves on. Most UK gyms require them. We stock a full range of boxing hand wraps including traditional cotton wraps and quick-wrap inner gloves.
Yes — we offer fast UK delivery on all in-stock boxing gloves. Orders placed before our daily cut-off time are dispatched the same day from our UK warehouse. Free delivery is available on orders over £75.