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