Put On The 8oz Pro Fight Glove & Punch With Speed
The 8oz glove is the ultimate tool for speed. This is the one of the lightest standard weights used in professional fights for lighter weight classes. Training in 8 oz boxing gloves is not about building muscle; it is about sharpening your reflexes to their absolute limit. We built the Hit N Move 8oz collection for the fighter who needs to feel every bit of their speed. You can train your reflexes to be faster than fast with these gloves.
Why Train in 8oz Gloves?
Using 8 oz boxing gloves on the mitts or the double-end bag allows you to move your hands faster than ever before. The lack of weight removes resistance, helping you train your eyes and your reflexes to react to the fastest possible punches. It forces your brain to keep up with the speed of your hands. This way, you can punch faster and one right after another without letting the opponent have any chance.
An 8oz glove has very little padding compared to a training glove. This means you get maximum feedback when you hit the target. You feel exactly which part of your fist makes contact. It teaches you to be extremely accurate with your knuckle placement which is critical for protecting your hands on fight night.
What Makes These Gloves The Right Choice For The Ring?
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Featherweight Feel: At only boxing gloves 8 ounces, these gloves feel almost weightless on your hands. This allows for lightning-fast combinations that are hard to see coming. It helps you practice quick defensive movements and counters.
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Compact Fighter Profile: These are the smallest gloves we make. Their tiny profile allows you to slip punches through the tightest guards. You can find angles and openings that are impossible to hit with larger training gloves.
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Locked-In Wrist: Because the glove is so light, wrist stability is vital to prevent injury. Our design locks your wrist in a straight line. This keeps your joint safe when you land a hard shot with less padding to absorb the shock.
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Competition Grade Leather: These gloves are made with premium leather that is built to last through intense camps. The leather molds to your hand over time for a perfect custom fit that feels great in the ring.
Faster than Fast!
The 8oz glove is for the fighter who values speed above all else. It is the final tool for preparing for a professional bout. When every split-second counts, this is the glove you want on your hands.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
An 8oz glove is physically smaller than a training glove, but the hand compartment is still made for an adult hand. It will feel much tighter and more locked in than a 16oz glove. This tight fit is intentional to give you more control and speed.
Yes, you can use them for bag work, but you must be careful because there is less padding so you might feel the impact much more. This is good for conditioning your knuckles and wrists but you should not use them for every single session or you can risk injury.
In professional boxing, the 8oz gloves are used for lighter weight classes like welterweight, 147lbs and below. Heavier fighters like 154 lbs and up usually wear 10oz gloves. You should check the rules for your fight or tournament before deciding.
Pros train in heavy 16oz gloves to build their shoulder endurance and protect their hands from injury during the camp month. They later switch to 8oz on fight night to make the most of their speed and power. The difference in weight makes their hands feel fast during the match.
Yes, wrist support is even more important in a light glove. Our 8oz gloves use the same secure design to keep your wrist straight. This is important because the padding is thinner, so a bad punch can hurt your wrist more easily than a big, puffy one.
