Boxing Equipment Guide
Essential gear recommendations and buying guides for boxers at all levels.
Boxing Gloves
The most essential piece of equipment
Training Gloves
12-16 oz
General training and pad work
Bag Gloves
10-12 oz
Heavy bag and speed bag work
Sparring Gloves
14-16 oz
Protective for practice fights
Competition Gloves
8-10 oz
Official bouts and matches
Protective Gear
Safety equipment for sparring and training
Headgear
N/A
Head protection during sparring
Mouthguards
N/A
Teeth and jaw protection
Hand Wraps
N/A
Wrist and hand support
Groin Protector
N/A
Protection during training
Training Equipment
Bags and tools for skill development
Heavy Bag
40-100 lbs
Power and technique practice
Speed Bag
25-45 lbs
Hand speed and coordination
Jump Rope
N/A
Cardio and footwork conditioning
Mitts
N/A
Partner-assisted training drills
Equipment Buying Guide
For Beginners
- Start with 12-16 oz training gloves
- Invest in quality hand wraps
- Get basic headgear for safety
- Budget: $200-400 for starter kit
For Serious Trainers
- Multiple glove pairs for different purposes
- Professional-grade hand wraps
- Full protective gear suite
- Budget: $600-1000+ for quality equipment