Professional boxers should use 14-16 oz gloves in fights in order to reduce knockouts/damage

_Scott_ · Oct 31, 2017

MVC! said: ↑

I've been doing a lot of thinking and I believe these are great reasons as to why bigger gloves, heavier padded gloves would be better for the sport of boxing. Lots of people out there want to see the sweet science performed at it's zenith, hitting and not getting hit, pure boxing. Not knockouts.

Horse hair gloves are now becoming more and more obsolete. I believe that horse hair gloves will be BANNED in the future by all commissions, foam gloves are the future.

This would greatly aid in protection of the fighters as well as enable boxers to really showcase their skills. I would love for this to occur. I want to see defense, not backyard brawls. In doing so it would greatly heighten the skill level of all the fighters out there because with heavier padded gloves, they know the chances of knockouts would be reduced dramatically, therefore, they would focus on boxing skills as a result.

1. Reduces knockouts/damage significantly
2. Prioritizes Defense
3. Prioritizes the sweet science (Which is what boxing should be about), hitting and not getting hit. Not knockouts.

Discuss.
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You do know your toy boy Wilder would have been 36-2 if he fought with 16 oz gloves, right?

Both Szpilka and Washington were taking him to school before Windmiller stopped them...

junkhead · Oct 31, 2017

Steel capped gloves or bust

charliem333 · Oct 31, 2017

MVC! said: ↑

I've been doing a lot of thinking and I believe these are great reasons as to why bigger gloves, heavier padded gloves would be better for the sport of boxing. Lots of people out there want to see the sweet science performed at it's zenith, hitting and not getting hit, pure boxing. Not knockouts.

Horse hair gloves are now becoming more and more obsolete. I believe that horse hair gloves will be BANNED in the future by all commissions, foam gloves are the future.

This would greatly aid in protection of the fighters as well as enable boxers to really showcase their skills. I would love for this to occur. I want to see defense, not backyard brawls. In doing so it would greatly heighten the skill level of all the fighters out there because with heavier padded gloves, they know the chances of knockouts would be reduced dramatically, therefore, they would focus on boxing skills as a result.

1. Reduces knockouts/damage significantly
2. Prioritizes Defense
3. Prioritizes the sweet science (Which is what boxing should be about), hitting and not getting hit. Not knockouts.

Discuss.
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Walter Sobchak said: ↑

it would lead to greater injuries, more trauma and more problems down the line. Terrible, terrible idea.

People would get smacked about for the entire fight as opposed to having a quick finish earlier on.

Just look at Blackwell.
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this is very true theres more evidence of repetitive punches landed on the head being more damaging than a big one punch knock out look at the mike perez vs Magomed Abdusalamov fight as well no was down both took repetitive shots to the head and now Magomed Abdusalamov has got permanent brain damage so increasing the gloves would only make the matter worse

N17 · Oct 31, 2017

MVC! said: ↑

I've been doing a lot of thinking and I believe these are great reasons as to why bigger gloves, heavier padded gloves would be better for the sport of boxing. Lots of people out there want to see the sweet science performed at it's zenith, hitting and not getting hit, pure boxing. Not knockouts.

Horse hair gloves are now becoming more and more obsolete. I believe that horse hair gloves will be BANNED in the future by all commissions, foam gloves are the future.

This would greatly aid in protection of the fighters as well as enable boxers to really showcase their skills. I would love for this to occur. I want to see defense, not backyard brawls. In doing so it would greatly heighten the skill level of all the fighters out there because with heavier padded gloves, they know the chances of knockouts would be reduced dramatically, therefore, they would focus on boxing skills as a result.

1. Reduces knockouts/damage significantly
2. Prioritizes Defense
3. Prioritizes the sweet science (Which is what boxing should be about), hitting and not getting hit. Not knockouts.

Discuss.
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Hahaha Bless You, trying anything to save a Wilder.

Skins · Oct 31, 2017

If both fighters are all focused on defense who is going to supply the offense? Is it just going to be 2 guys standing 6 feet from each other throwing feints all night? I'm sure people are going to flock to these fights in droves

cippi · Oct 31, 2017

MVC! said: ↑

I've been doing a lot of thinking and I believe these are great reasons as to why bigger gloves, heavier padded gloves would be better for the sport of boxing. Lots of people out there want to see the sweet science performed at it's zenith, hitting and not getting hit, pure boxing. Not knockouts.

Horse hair gloves are now becoming more and more obsolete. I believe that horse hair gloves will be BANNED in the future by all commissions, foam gloves are the future.

This would greatly aid in protection of the fighters as well as enable boxers to really showcase their skills. I would love for this to occur. I want to see defense, not backyard brawls. In doing so it would greatly heighten the skill level of all the fighters out there because with heavier padded gloves, they know the chances of knockouts would be reduced dramatically, therefore, they would focus on boxing skills as a result.

1. Reduces knockouts/damage significantly
2. Prioritizes Defense
3. Prioritizes the sweet science (Which is what boxing should be about), hitting and not getting hit. Not knockouts.

Discuss.
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if boxers wear bigger gloves it would create more slugfest backyard /brawls bro . the punches wouldn't hurt as bad they will be more willing to engage to heavy hitters, smaller gloves would make u play better d cuz if u get hit its lights out . if u have pillows on for gloves n ur not feelin the punches then ur gunna go after him...

i box when im in there with a guy that cant hurt me im going to get him. if i feel sum 1 punches im more cautious i realize i gotta play d and b smart in there n figure him out. bigger gloves make slugfest bro . look at maidana mayweather 1.... floyd had them big gloves he could not keep marcos off of him. 2nd fight he wore not as big gloves and when floyd hit him he kept marcos off of him for example.

MVC! · Oct 31, 2017

cippi said: ↑

if boxers wear bigger gloves it would create more slugfest backyard /brawls bro . the punches wouldn't hurt as bad they will be more willing to engage to heavy hitters, smaller gloves would make u play better d cuz if u get hit its lights out . if u have pillows on for gloves n ur not feelin the punches then ur gunna go after him...

i box when im in there with a guy that cant hurt me im going to get him. if i feel sum 1 punches im more cautious i realize i gotta play d and b smart in there n figure him out. bigger gloves make slugfest bro . look at maidana mayweather 1.... floyd had them big gloves he could not keep marcos off of him. 2nd fight he wore not as big gloves and when floyd hit him he kept marcos off of him for example.
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Disagreed, I think heavier gloves would give many boxers the incentive to fight a more defensively sound fight.

That's what most are hoping for. Lots of purists out there atm are dissatisfied with boxing.

cippi · Oct 31, 2017

MVC! said: ↑

Disagreed, I think heavier gloves would give many boxers the incentive to fight a more defensively sound fight.

That's what most are hoping for. Lots of purists out there atm are dissatisfied with boxing.
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do u think it will hurt less gettin hit with heavier glove? cuz it will .. and have u ever boxed?... have u ever experienced the wonderful feeling of getting hit and it not hurting you at all ?.. its the best ... thats what would happen with heavy gloves it would b rock em sock em robots if u dont feel the punch cuz they have pillows ur not guna mind gettin hit.

MVC! · Oct 31, 2017

cippi said: ↑

do u think it will hurt less gettin hit with heavier glove? cuz it will .. and have u ever boxed?... have u ever experienced the wonderful feeling of getting hit and it not hurting you at all ?.. its the best ... thats what would happen with heavy gloves it would b rock em sock em robots if u dont feel the punch cuz they have pillows ur not guna mind gettin hit.
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I have, 16 oz's definitely still packs a punch, it doesn't reduce the damage as drastically as you may think. I think with heavier gloves, fighters are going to want to box instead of slug. That's my point in all this. Not only COULD it reduce damage, it would also transform the sport into a "purist" sport. That's what boxing should be about, it's not about knockouts or delivering highlight reels. This is the gentleman's sport, it's about hitting and not getting hit. It's about who has the most skill in there.

There could be cases where 2 sluggers could absorb more damage, you're right. But we have to do something.

mafioso · Oct 31, 2017

too easy to block punches if both guys have big gloves it would be boring

cippi · Oct 31, 2017

MVC! said: ↑

Disagreed, I think heavier gloves would give many boxers the incentive to fight a more defensively sound fight.

That's what most are hoping for. Lots of purists out there atm are dissatisfied with boxing.
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and what purists are you talking about who do you know???? im a boxing purists imo i kno pro boxers former pro boxers. i even kno former champions i was talking to one yesterday boxing these da

MVC! said: ↑

I have, 16 oz's definitely still packs a punch, it doesn't reduce the damage as drastically as you may think. I think with heavier gloves, fighters are going to want to box instead of slug. That's my point in all this. Not only COULD it reduce damage, it would also transform the sport into a "purist" sport. That's what boxing should be about, it's not about knockouts or delivering highlight reels. This is the gentleman's sport, it's about hitting and not getting hit. It's about who has the most skill in there.

There could be cases where 2 sluggers could absorb more damage, you're right. But we have to do something.
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MVC! said: ↑

I have, 16 oz's definitely still packs a punch, it doesn't reduce the damage as drastically as you may think. I think with heavier gloves, fighters are going to want to box instead of slug. That's my point in all this. Not only COULD it reduce damage, it would also transform the sport into a "purist" sport. That's what boxing should be about, it's not about knockouts or delivering highlight reels. This is the gentleman's sport, it's about hitting and not getting hit. It's about who has the most skill in there.

There could be cases where 2 sluggers could absorb more damage, you're right. But we have to do something.
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i have 160z gloves as well and 10 and 12 oz gloves there a difference buddy .. big difference.. its not even close.. thats why u spar at the gym with 16s ....

MVC! · Oct 31, 2017

cippi said: ↑

and what purists are you talking about who do you know???? im a boxing purists imo i kno pro boxers former pro boxers. i even kno former champions i was talking to one yesterday boxing these da

i have 160z gloves as well and 10 and 12 oz gloves there a difference buddy .. big difference.. its not even close.. thats why u spar at the gym with 16s ....
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I get that, I used to spar with 16's too and hit the bag with 14-16's. But it isn't THAT big of a difference where they don't hurt, still hurts like heck if u get hit by someone with some power.

That being said, this change definitely has more pros than cons. I acknowledge the point you brought up, but overall I think this will have a much more positive change.

cippi · Oct 31, 2017

the consequences are much more severe if u get hit with small gloves so ur focus is playing defense. it depends what u excel in anyways.

these pure boxers u talk about when they fight a pressure fighter there gunna b in there face all night ruffin them up if there hittin them with pillows... if canelo had 16oz gloves ggg would of been in his face even more

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