Heavier gloves = More power?

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  1. Sil3nt

    Sil3nt New Member Full Member

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    I'm a super featherweight and use 16oz gloves on the heavy bag. Over time my punching power will increase correct?
     
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  2. Mr.DagoWop

    Mr.DagoWop Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    No. Bigger gloves just protect your hand more. I'm a little big bigger than you and I use 14 oz gloves, I still find them too big. You should be able to hit the bag in just hand wraps, granted you aren't using one of those cheap bags that feel like they're packed full of sand.
     
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  3. supremeshamrock

    supremeshamrock Height 5'6 I Weight 118 - 120 lbs I Full Member

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    If I remember correctly Ali and Frazier used 8 oz during Thrilla In Manilla.
     
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  4. Mr.DagoWop

    Mr.DagoWop Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    That's in a pro fight. In training fighters rarely use the same glove size they fight in.
     
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  5. Mendoza

    Mendoza Hrgovic = Next Heavyweight champion of the world. banned Full Member

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    Only use extra padding if you have sore hands. I do think the 16oz gloves can help a little with conditioning while sparring.

    Sure they will make you slower, and take the sting a bit off your punch, but they can build muscle stamina.
     
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