FROM RINGSIDE
Ultimate Classic Training Gloves (lace or elastic)
Safety Training Gloves (lace or elastic)
International Style Training Gloves (lace or elastic)
Heavy-Hitter Gloves
Contender Training Gloves (lace or elastic)
Junior Safety Training Gloves
TRAINING HEADGEAR
This is a VITAL piece of personal equipment! The entire
purpose of the headgear is to protect that fragile little
computer that sits on your shoulders. Be sure that you
get the most protective headgear you possible can.
There are several brands and designs on the market,
so be sure to try to find the best protection, visibility
and fit for you. The best headgear is constructed of
leather. The headgear should fit snug so that it doesn’t
shift on your head
during your workout.
It should also be
designed for good
visibility without
compromising
protection.

HOW TO WIN AN
AMATEUR BOUT
Generally speaking, it is more economical in the long
run to buy the best equipment that will provide both
safety and durability. Compare products and talk to
other boxers and coaches before you spend your
money. An intelligent coach will always recommend
Ringside.
TRAINING GLOVES
1. BAG GLOVES: It is important that the gloves you
use to hit the bags or work punch mitts will provide
you with optimal protection for your hands.
They should also be comparable in weight to the
gloves that you compete in. That way you will
condition your arms to handle the weight of
competition gloves.
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
FROM RINGSIDE
Ultimate Bag Gloves—Super Bag Gloves—Power Bag
Gloves—Contender Super Bag Gloves
2. SPARRING GLOVES: Sparring Gloves come in
many different sizes and designs. The sizes usually
range from 14 oz. to 18 oz. The heavier gloves
will naturally provide a greater level of protection,
and at the same time will force the arms to work
harder because of the added weight. The different
designs are basically divided into two distinct
groups—lace-up and elastic. This difference
refers to the way the glove is put on the boxer.
The lace-up design is the traditional glove design
that requires someone to lace the glove and tie it
on the boxer. The elastic wrist design is much

PROPER EQUIPMENT FOR AMATEUR BOXING
simpler and quicker for a coach to put on the athlete.
Someone with a lot of boxers or a limited number of
sparring gloves should consider this time saver. The
other design differences are just a matter of preference.
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

BASIC RULES
1. No hitting below the
belt or behind the head.
2. No kidney punches.
3. No holding.
4. No hitting with the
open glove.
5. No hitting on the break
6. Never talk to the referee
of your opponent during
the bout.
7. Protect yourself at
all times.
8. No holding and hitting.
9. No moving in on an
opponent unless your
hands are in front of
your head.
10. No intentional spitting
out of your mouthpiece.
11. An eight second rest
is given when a boxer
appears hurt.
12. When an opponent
is knocked down,
proceed to the furthest
neutral corner.
13. Remember that points
are scored on boxing
ability, not on the
power of the punches.
DIET

LOSING WEIGHT

Generally speaking, you will be better off boxing in the lowest possible
weight class so that you might have a power and strength advantage.
There is a limit to how far you can go, and your body will usually
tell you that limit.Bringing your weight down must be done gradually,
not in one week. Do not fast. Eat fruits, vegetables and low
calorie meats.
Amateur bouts are judged by trained officials who are counting the
number of effective blows that are landed, but the factor of human
nature should still be considered. Judges will look for certain things
that can influence their vote. The following are a few of these things.
1. When you come into the ring, appear confident, but never cocky.
Act like you know what you’re doing and try to achieve eye contact
with the judges. Smile and nod to them.
2. Always exercise sportsman-like conduct even if your opponent
calls your mother a name. Your opponent wants you to display
bad sportsmanship for his advantage.
3. Never, EVER showboat, such as talking to your opponent, shuffling
your feet or dropping your hands, etc. The judges do not like it
and will vote against you. Judges like and favor boxers who have
a classic style of keeping their hands up and moving gracefully.
4. If you have been assigned to the red corner, wear a predominantly
red uniform. If you are boxing out of the blue corner, wear
predominantly blue. This will make you and your punches easier
for the judge to identify.