They Are Not The Same Tool
Training gloves are for training.
Competition gloves are for fighting.
That sounds obvious, but many boxers still buy competition gloves to prepare for their fight. This makes sense in theory, but you cannot have the same expectations for these fight gloves, especially given differences in padding, leather thickness, break-in speed, and durability.
What Are Training Gloves?
Training gloves are designed to take a beating. Used every day for multiple hours a day, these gloves are made for:
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Bag work
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Pad work
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Drills
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Sparring, depending on the model
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Long-term durability
Because they take such a beating, most brands make them with:
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More padding
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Thicker leather
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Firmer structure
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Longer lifespan
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More hand protection
What Are Competition Gloves?
Competition gloves are designed for fight night.
They need to break in much faster, because the fighter cannot take 20-30 rounds to get comfortable. They need to be more open-handed because the fighter is wearing bulkier professional wrapping.
Most importantly, they must be approved by the commission, and to get approved, they need to follow specific rules around weight, structure, padding, and materials.
Why Fight Gloves Break In Faster
Fight gloves are usually made with thinner leather and padding for the first use.
This is not a defect. The gloves are designed for one use.
This does not mean they are weak, or will break, or that they cannot ever be used on the bag. It means the gloves are optimised for whatever will improve the protection, performance, and comfort of the glove on the biggest night of a fighter’s career.
Can You Train In Fight Gloves?
Yes, in fact, most fighters still use their gloves after the fight night is over. These gloves can be used on bags and mitts, but they won’t feel like training gloves.
You can also use fight gloves in training, especially for fight preparation, pad work, or getting used to the feel before competition.
However, our latest innovation gives you the best of both worlds, so you don’t need to buy a pair of fight gloves for training.
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Can You Fight In Training Gloves?
No.
Fight gloves need to be approved for competition.
Conclusion
Training gloves get you through the work, lasting years and putting up with daily use. Competition gloves are built for the big nights that all your hard work leads to.
Do not buy fight gloves expecting daily training durability. Do not buy training gloves expecting fight-night approval.
