Boxing is one of the oldest fighting styles. It’s been proven effective in martial arts and is also a great workout.
Some of my most popular boxing posts are:
- How Much Money Do Professional Boxers Make?
- MMA or Boxing – Which Style is More Effective?
- Can You Punch a Heavy Bag Without Gloves?
- Muay Thai or Boxing – Which Style is More Effective?
- Is Boxing or MMA More Dangerous?
Boxing Gear Guides
Need to refresh your boxing gear kit? Or perhaps you’re just starting out and aren’t sure what to get? Well the good news is I’ve used a wide variety of gloves, hand wraps, heavy bags and more. Check out my boxing guides to find the right gear for your training (boxing gloves have their own section at the bottom).
Boxing Gloves by Training Styles
When it comes to boxing gloves, it really depends what sort of training you’re going to be using them for. Remember that:
- Bag gloves are designed to protect you
- Sparring gloves are designed to protect your partner
- Training gloves should protect both
You can check out my overall boxing gloves buyer’s guide, or I’ve broken things down into a few categories:
If you’re just starting out, you’ll want to read my breakdown of the best boxing gloves for beginners.
All of my Boxing Posts
The 18 Hottest Female Boxers of All Time
There’s a long history of accomplished women in the boxing world. You might think that…
The Best Cups for MMA, Muay Thai, and Boxing
Any man who has ever gotten a kick or knee to the groin will do…
Southpaw Fighters: Advantages and Disadvantages
I love watching southpaws (left handed fighters) trade blows. They’re some of the best and…
18 Tragic Deaths in the Ring: Boxing, MMA, and More
Combat sports is an inherently dangerous activity. With thousands of fights taking place every year,…
The Best Hand Wraps for Boxing and Muay Thai in 2021
Whether you’re hitting the heavy bag or sparring in practice for a fight, you can’t…
The Best Boxing Shoes for All Skill Levels
For those just getting started with boxing (or perhaps those of you shopping for a…
How to Choose the Right Size Boxing Gloves
When I started boxing, I thought, as most beginners do, that all boxing gloves were…
How Long Does it Take to Become a Pro Boxer?
It’s easy to think of pro boxing and imagine Mike Tyson kicking his opponent to…
The Best Free Standing Punching Bags
A free standing punching bag is an excellent addition to your home MMA gym. If…
The Best Heavy Bag Mounts (Ceiling & Wall)
To successfully train on a heavy bag, you need a sturdy heavy bag mount. However,…
The Best Jump Ropes for Boxers
When it comes to boxing training, you want equipment that is going to help you…
8 Best Heavy Bag Workouts for Punching Power
Heavy bag workouts are intense, high-energy, and get boxers the results they’re looking for quickly…
7 Speed Bag Workouts for Power and Endurance
The speed bag is a fun and unique way to build strength and stamina routines…
Lethwei: The Brutal Burmese Martial Art
Lethwei, the beautiful, brutal Burmese martial art, holds a certain mystique in the realm of…
Why Is Boxing Called the Sweet Science?
The Sweet Science seems like a strange term for a genuine combat sport. The first…
The 12 Best Kickboxers of All Time
Everybody knows I love MMA, but I also really love me some kickboxing. Whether it…
Is Joe Rogan Good at Martial Arts?
One question that I commonly hear from casual MMA fans is, “Is Joe Rogan really…
Dynamic Striking: Boxing and Muay Thai Videos from the Pros
The team behind BJJ Fanatics (one of the best Online Jiu Jitsu websites) has been…
What is a “Catchweight” Boxing or MMA Fight?
Why is 145lbs considered a catchweight in professional boxing, but not in MMA? It has to…
The Best Focus Mitts for Boxing, Muay Thai, and MMA
If you’ve ever trained with a strong boxer or Muay Thai striker, then you know…
FightCamp Review: The Ultra Lux Home Boxing Gym
You’ve probably seen the hot new FightCamp home boxing setup on the social media feeds…
Boxing vs Jiu Jitsu: Which Style is More Effective?
The effectiveness of boxing vs Jiu Jitsu has been a hotly debated topic in the…
ExpertBoxing Review (Online Boxing Training)
What is ExpertBoxing.com? ExpertBoxing.com is an online boxing training website that was founded in 2008…
How to Eat like a Professional Fighter
Diet is one of the most important part of any training regimen, and yet it…
How Much Money Do Professional Boxers Make?
How much money do professional boxers make? For such a simple question the answer is…
How Much Do Boxing Gloves Cost?
The question “How much do boxing gloves cost?” is something I get asked every single…
MMA or Boxing – Which Style is More Effective?
As the sport of MMA becomes more and more popular, I’m continually asked whether Boxing…
What’s the Best Martial Art for Self Defense?
With the popularity of MMA rising, more and more people are beginning to discover how…
The 12 Best Heavy Bags for Boxing and Muay Thai
The heavy bag you use is one of the most important tools in your combat…
Guide to Sparring in MMA, Boxing, and Muay Thai
How often should you spar? Should you even spar at all? This is a topic…
Can You Punch a Heavy Bag Without Gloves?
I get asked this question all the time by Boxers, Muay Thai, and MMA fighters….
Is Boxing or MMA More Dangerous?
With the recent trend in popularity among MMA, I continually get asked why such a…
The Best Boxing Gloves in 2021: Ultimate Buyer’s Guide
So you’re in the market for a new (or first) pair of boxing gloves and…
The 10 Best Boxers in MMA Today
In the lead up to the Mayweather Vs. McGregor fight, many people pondered whether or…
Muay Thai or Jiu Jitsu – Which Style is More Effective?
Another battle of “Which Martial Art is Better.” If only simple questions could be solved…
The 10 Best Gym Bags for MMA, BJJ and Muay Thai
After joining my first MMA gym, I quickly realized that I was going to need…
How Long Do Boxing Gloves Last?
This is a question that I’ve wanted to address for a long time. I often…
The Best Boxing Gloves for Cardio Kickboxing Class
If you’re in the market for a new pair of boxing gloves for cardio kickboxing…
The Top 10 Best Boxing Gloves for Sparring (2021)
I love the fresh smell of a new pair of boxing gloves. It doesn’t matter…
Top 10 Best Youth Boxing Gloves for Beginners
I know how tough it can be to find quality youth combat sports gear, especially…
Twins Special Boxing Gloves Review
When you think of Muay Thai gear, you think of Twins Special. Twins have been…
10 Reasons Why You Should Study Martial Arts
When I first decided to train Muay Thai and start my Martial Arts journey I…
Muay Thai or Boxing – Which Style is More Effective?
Ahh, the age old question of “which martial art is better”. If only I had…
Do You Need to Wear Hand Wraps for MMA and Boxing?
Ahh, the age old question of whether or not you need to wear hand wraps…
Best Mouthguards for MMA, Boxing, and Muay Thai
If you train in any type of MMA, Muay Thai, or Boxing, one of the…
The Best Boxing Gloves for Beginners (2020)
If you’re new to combat sports and are in the market for the perfect set…
Ultimate Guide to the Best MMA and Boxing Headgear
With MMA, Boxing, and other combat sports like Muay Thai, there is always risks associated…
How to Naturally Clean & Deodorize Boxing Gloves
So you’re looking for a way to clean those stinky boxing gloves, well you’ve come…
The Best Boxing Gloves for Heavy Bag Training (2021)
In the world of boxing, there are so many possibilities when it comes to training…
How to Become a Better Boxer
Boxing is one of the most important skill-sets when it comes to fighting. Not only…