Making a fist in bag gloves?

Discussion in 'Boxing Training' started by Tar Baby, Apr 20, 2011.


  1. Tar Baby

    Tar Baby Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I seem to have this problem

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    On the left is the fist I ended up making, on the right is the fist I want to make.

    any gloves that will allow me to have a full fist?
     
  2. BagsWithDust

    BagsWithDust Well-Known Member Full Member

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    rival boxing gloves are really good, ive used fighter gloves in the past but rival imo is way better. It has good comfort and its flexible
     
  3. Tar Baby

    Tar Baby Well-Known Member Full Member

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    rival are a bit expensive?
     
  4. BagsWithDust

    BagsWithDust Well-Known Member Full Member

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    yeah its a shame that most of their stuff is expensive but its worth it. you can also try title gloves, their gloves are ok but they have a lot of different kinds of gloves to suit your hands
     
  5. doylexxx

    doylexxx Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    ???

    You cant close it like that unless theres no bottom to the glove man
    lol
     
  6. mycooloriginals

    mycooloriginals Member Full Member

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    I'm having same problem. Are we NOT supposed to be able to have a fully clenched fist when our hand is inside the boxing glove? Like the OP's picture, I would prefer if I my fist was fully clenched, but I don't know what kind of gloves offer that. Other than Rival, what's a good brand?
     
  7. Lartize

    Lartize Active Member Full Member

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    I like the pictures; nice post n all way to get your point across.

    On that note.. I used to have this issue, but I don't even notice it anymore... Often times now I worry about NOT making the fist a proper way without my glove.. then making the fist the improper way with a glove if I was to just throw one without thinking.

    That being said... if you are landing where you are supposed to land, the last knuckles on your fist, then it shouldn't be an issue.
     
  8. JDK

    JDK Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Fist in gloves?

    Check out Jones Jr. shadow boxing. His fists are never fully gripped. Now when in glove, your fist should be tighter, but never a full fist.
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    The punch should be coming from technique. Making a tight fist flexes your forearm down to your wrist too much that you lose focus where the power should really be coming from.
    This is from a boxer style. If you're the Margarito type of fighter, then maybe someone else has better advice.

    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2Fi-owxx44[/ame]


    Took a minute to wrap my hand up

    How I carry it 90% of the time while sparring/mitts.

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    Shot at 2012-08-30

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    Shot at 2012-08-30


    Tightest fist for close/body punches.
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    Shot at 2012-08-30
     
  9. Brand NOOBian

    Brand NOOBian Member Full Member

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    Are there any benefits to shadowboxing on beat with the music? Does it help with rhythm or something? I find myself doing this sometimes unintentionally at the gym and wondered if it's a common practice.
     
  10. Joan_Guzman

    Joan_Guzman Boxing Addict Full Member

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    ewww shave your hands bro
     
  11. JDK

    JDK Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Whatever works for you. Don't look too much into it. Shadow boxing is different for everybody, so as long as you're putting some good work into it and focusing on more important aspects (stance, technique, defense, speed) you should see progress.
    Personally, I follow a beat mostly when on jump rope. Or on the toilet for focus.