What size boxing gloves do I need?

If you have looked around for boxing gloves in our TUF WEAR Germany shop or others, you have probably already read information such as “10 oz” or “14 oz”. This is often referred to as "size" in boxing gloves. In fact, it is a weight specification, as you can read in detail here.

But: The weight of the boxing gloves, the "size", should also be chosen depending on the intended use - i.e. whether you are in training or need boxing gloves for sparring and competitions.

On the punching bag you primarily train your stamina, coordination and punching power. For this it is ideal if you choose boxing gloves that are light in weight, so that your arms do not tire so quickly and you can train intensively. If you want to increase the training effect or prepare for a competition, you can choose boxing gloves with more ounces.

Boxing gloves for the punching bag from 8 to 18 oz: Size depends on your body weight!

Here you will find an overview of the weight classes and recommendations for boxing glove sizes.

In sparring, it is advisable to wear larger boxing gloves, as they have thicker padding and thus minimize the risk of injury for you and your opponent. Again, the size of the boxing gloves depends on your body weight or punching power and the size you use in training. Below are recommendations for choosing boxing gloves for sparring.

As a recommendation for the boxing glove size in sparring: Take at least one size larger than in training.

At the end of the day, it is not you, not your trainer, who decides which boxing gloves you wear in a competition, but the association that organizes the competition. He has defined a set of rules that also determines the ounces of the boxing gloves.

In most cases you box in Germany and Europe with 10 oz or 12 oz boxing gloves. The most important thing is that the boxing gloves are certified for competition.

What size boxing gloves for children?

Children typically wear 6 oz to 8 oz boxing gloves .

What size boxing gloves for women?

Women typically wear 8 oz to 14 oz boxing gloves, depending on body weight and purpose.

What size boxing gloves for men?

Men usually wear boxing gloves with a size of 8 oz to 18 oz - depending on body weight and purpose.

[Important: Although we at TUF WEAR Germany or other providers give you recommendations for the size of the boxing gloves, this is always an individual decision. Especially when it comes to choosing between boxing gloves for women and men, there are no differences, so women can also wear boxing gloves with a size of 14 or 16 oz - if it suits them and is suitable for training.]

Which boxing gloves size do I need in S-XL?

If you find a model that is given the size S, M or L, it is actually a size specification that you can read in cm from most manufacturers. Determining the right size for the boxing gloves is very easy: simply place a flexible measuring tape around the widest part of your palm and read off the centimetres. With this you have measured the circumference of your hand and can use this to choose the right size for the boxing gloves.

Which boxing glove sizes can you find at TUF WEAR?

TUF WEAR is one of the world-renowned brands for boxing gloves and boxing equipment. Boxing gloves in our shop are usually given in oz sizes. Boxing gloves for children are explicitly marked as such.

Answer: The "size" of boxing gloves is actually a weight, measured in ounces (Ounce = oz). Most boxing gloves come in sizes from 8 oz to 18 oz.

Answer: No. The weight does not provide any information about the size (dimensions) of the boxing gloves, because in fact they are usually one size.

Answer: You should choose the size or weight of your boxing gloves depending on the intended use and your body weight.