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
FightCamp At-Home Boxing Review
You’ve probably seen the hot new FightCamp home boxing setup on the social media feeds of your favorite boxers and celebs. It looks high tech,…
Boxing vs Jiu Jitsu: Which Style is More Effective?
The effectiveness of boxing vs Jiu Jitsu has been a hotly debated topic in the martial arts world for the last few decades. Each fighting…
ExpertBoxing Review (Online Boxing Training)
What is ExpertBoxing.com? ExpertBoxing.com is an online boxing training website that was founded in 2008 by Johnny Nguyen. It started out as a boxing website…
How to Eat like a Professional Fighter
Diet is one of the most important part of any training regimen, and yet it is often overlooked. Most people do not know much about…
How Much Money Do Professional Boxers Make?
How much money do professional boxers make? For such a simple question the answer is surprisingly much more complicated than one would think. There are…
How Much Do Boxing Gloves Cost?
The question “How much do boxing gloves cost?” is something I get asked every single week as I’m at the gym hitting the heavy bag.…
MMA or Boxing – Which Style is More Effective?
As the sport of MMA becomes more and more popular, I’m continually asked whether Boxing or MMA is more effective when it comes to training,…
What’s the Best Martial Art for Self Defense?
With the popularity of MMA rising, more and more people are beginning to discover how useful Martial Arts can be for self-defense situations. Although I’ve…
The 10 Best Training Bags for Muay Thai, MMA, Boxing
The training bag you use is one of the most important tools in your combat sports training. No matter if you train Muay Thai, MMA,…
Guide to Sparring in MMA, Boxing, and Muay Thai
How often should you spar? Should you even spar at all? This is a topic that I’ve wanted to touch base on for a long…
Can You Punch a Heavy Bag Without Gloves?
I get asked this question all the time by Boxers, Muay Thai, and MMA fighters. The honest answer is yes, you can hit a heavy…
Is Boxing or MMA More Dangerous?
With the recent trend in popularity among MMA, I continually get asked why such a dangerous sport is gaining notoriety. I go back and forth…
The Best Boxing Gloves – Ultimate Buyer’s Guide 2020
So you’re in the market for a new (or first) pair of boxing gloves and don’t know where to start, well you’ve come to the…
The 10 Best Boxers in MMA Today
In the lead up to the Mayweather Vs. McGregor fight, many people pondered whether or not an MMA fighter could successfully fight in a professional…
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 with simple answers. However, this can’t easily be solved with…
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 some sort of bag to carry all of my gear…
How Long Do Boxing Gloves Last?
This is a question that I’ve wanted to address for a long time. I often get asked “how long do boxing gloves last?” and there’s…
The Best Boxing Gloves for Cardio Kickboxing Class
If you’re in the market for a new pair of boxing gloves for cardio kickboxing class, you’ve come to the right place. Chances are that…
The Top 10 Best Boxing Gloves for Sparring (2020)
I love the fresh smell of a new pair of boxing gloves. It doesn’t matter if you’re sparring in Boxing or Muay Thai, you’re going…
Top 10 Best Youth Boxing Gloves for Beginners
I know how tough it can be to find quality youth combat sports gear, especially when it comes to quality at a reasonable price. When…
Twins Special Boxing Gloves Review
When you think of Muay Thai gear, you think of Twins Special. Twins have been a staple in the Muay Thai game for over 25…
10 Reasons Why You Should Study Martial Arts
When I first decided to train Muay Thai and start my Martial Arts journey I had no idea what to expect. Looking back on that…
Muay Thai or Boxing – Which Style is More Effective?
Ahh, the age old question of “which martial art is better”. If only I had a dollar for every time someone asked me my opinion…
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 for MMA/Boxing gloves. This is a question that almost every…
Best Mouthguards for MMA, Boxing, and Muay Thai
If you train in any type of MMA, Muay Thai, or Boxing, one of the most important pieces of protective equipment you will use is…
The Best Boxing Gloves for Beginners (2020)
If you’re new to combat sports and are in the market for the perfect set of boxing gloves, you’ve come the right place. There are…
Ultimate Guide to the Best MMA and Boxing Headgear
With MMA, Boxing, and other combat sports like Muay Thai, there is always risks associated with absorbing punches and kicks to the head. There is…
How to Naturally Clean & Deodorize Boxing Gloves
So you’re looking for a way to clean those stinky boxing gloves, well you’ve come to the right place! I myself have suffered from the…
The Best Boxing Gloves for Heavy Bag Training (2020)
In the world of boxing, there are so many possibilities when it comes to training and training equipment. You want a training exercise that will…
How to Become a Better Boxer
Boxing is one of the most important skill-sets when it comes to fighting. Not only does boxing teach you how to flow with your punching…