Kids Boxing Gloves

Kids boxing gloves need to fit smaller hands properly and suit the work your child's coach has planned. Start with the right hand fit and training weight, with room for the hand wraps they will wear.

boxing gloves sizing guide
Help choosing your gloves

This range lists Tuf Wear Junior Cruise gloves in 4oz, 6oz and 8oz, plus the 6oz STING Arma Junior. Check the selected size and colour for current availability. Need help finding the right size for your child? Read our boxing gloves sizing guide for the full children's weight and age chart.

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Tuf Wear Junior Cruise Training Gloves

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STING Arma Junior Boxing Gloves

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Junior Boxing Gloves: Sizing and Weight Guide

Choose junior gloves by fit and training purpose, using age and bodyweight as starting points. Glove ounces describe weight, not the size of the hand compartment. A glove that is too heavy will drag a young boxer's hands down, ruining their stance and tiring their shoulders prematurely.

Always ensure the glove fits snugly, with enough room to wear a basic pair of hand wraps for added wrist stability. Use the guide below as a starting point for bags and pads, then have the coach check the fit. Do not automatically choose a heavier glove or leave extra room for the child to grow into.

Age Approximate bodyweight Bags and pads starting point
6 to 8 Under 30kg 6–8oz
8 to 10 30–40kg 8–10oz
10 to 12 40–50kg 10–12oz
12 to 13 50–60kg 12–14oz

Fit and coach guidance still matter in every age band. For a child outside these bands, or between them, ask the coach rather than choosing by age alone. This junior collection currently stops at 8oz. If the coach recommends a heavier weight or these hand compartments no longer fit, compare the full boxing glove range with their guidance.

Safety and Closure Systems

Safety is the priority in junior boxing equipment. Check that the glove fits snugly with hand wraps, the thumb sits comfortably and the child can close a fist naturally. Ask the coach to check the fit before training.

Both models use hook-and-loop (Velcro) closures, making them easy to fasten and adjust between drills. The strap should sit securely around the wrist without digging in. Younger children may still need help getting the fit right.

Purpose-Built Junior Equipment

We stock youth boxing gloves and junior equipment that is genuinely built for children, rather than novelty items. The Tuf Wear Junior Cruise offers a lightweight, comfortable entry point for children taking their first classes, with 4oz, 6oz and 8oz choices. The STING Arma Junior is a fixed 6oz training model. Check current availability on the product page before choosing.

If junior gloves no longer fit, ask the coach which hand fit and weight to look for in the full boxing glove range.

Frequently asked questions

More about choosing and using your gear.

What size kids boxing gloves should I buy?

For bags and pads, start with 6–8oz for ages 6–8 under 30kg; 8–10oz for ages 8–10 at 30–40kg; 10–12oz for ages 10–12 at 40–50kg; and 12–14oz for ages 12–13 at 50–60kg. Fit with hand wraps and coach guidance still matter. Do not automatically size up by age. Ask the coach if your child falls outside these bands or needs a weight beyond the junior range listed here.

Are these gloves suitable for junior sparring?

Ask the coach to approve both the glove model and the weight before junior sparring. For children under 12, there is no universal sparring weight to recommend here. For ages 12–13 at roughly 50–60kg, 14–16oz is the starting guidance, subject to the coach or gym. The gloves currently listed in this junior collection stop at 8oz, so do not assume they are suitable because they are labelled junior gloves.

Do kids need to wear hand wraps under their gloves?

Yes, it is highly recommended. Even for light pad work, hand wraps provide essential support to the small bones in the hand and help keep the wrist straight upon impact. Wrapping hands also teaches children good gym habits from day one.

How do I clean and care for kids boxing gloves?

Wipe the exterior with a damp cloth after every session. Loosen the Velcro straps and leave the gloves in a well-ventilated area to air dry. Never leave damp gloves sealed inside a gym bag, as this encourages bacteria and odours to build up.

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