Evolution of Boxing Gloves

 

Boxing has been around for a long time. Nonetheless, it is the hands that are vital in this sport and must be protected. This brings us to what protects those hands – boxing gloves. Boxing gloves weren't always used in boxing matches. When they were introduced, boxers looked to utilize them as supplemental weapon as opposed to protecting the fighters from extreme injury.

It is interesting how the concept of gloves have transformed over time to now effectively protect you and your practicing buddy. They were originally introduced in ancient Greece with the intention to keep the individuals safe in fights. Unfortunately, since blood and gore was the order of the day instead of safety, gloves quickly adapted to cater to those desires by being utilized as weapons with stuffed studs to cause further pain and suffering. Luckily we’ve come a long way since, where gloves not only offer safety but cater to different activities within boxing alone.

                 

There are many variations of gloves available that are marketed for boxing. There is something known as the Bag Glove which are heavy due to their extensive cushioning to protect the hand and knuckles from the impact of forceful continuous forceful punches to a punching bag. There are also sparring gloves that are designed to protect both the hitter as well as the sparring partner during the spar. Professional boxing gloves are design in similar fashion as well. Alternatively, Speed gloves, as the name suggest are designed to improve a boxer’s speed and coordination where the striker is hitting a speed bag. They are designed mainly to protect the hand from scrapes and cuts.

Again, boxing has an illustrious history, as does the sport's most common gear, the boxing gloves. It is important to understand how far the sport and its equipment have come to really appreciate how easy it is today to train in boxing. Whether you want to start out as a professional boxer or someone who simply wants to work out on the heavy bag, you're going to need boxing gloves. You can be rest assured that today boxing gloves utilize some of the best technology out there to protect your hands.