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I am having my 1st pro fight (muay thai not boxing) in 2 months, I saw the 8oz gloves and they look tiny. Do they hurt more than getting hit with 12s or 14s. I've been hit with 10s in amateur boxing and it was fine but I heard hey make amateur gloves different from pro gloves.
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Thanks I'll just work on my defence some moreOriginally posted by Rockin'an 8 ounce pro glove compared to an amatuer 10oz glove, you'll find no difference at all:wank:............. Rockin'
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Depends on what kind of gloves you've been hit with in the amateurs and what you'll be fighting with in the pros. Some 10oz gloves can have up to 2" of molded foam over the knuckles, some pro fight gloves have as little as 1/2" of open cell foam and horsehair.Originally posted by DosRounds View Post
Will you be using Thai brand gloves, Fairtex/Twins/Top King etc.? I ask because I believe they only use foam, and not the foam horsehair combination most Mexican(Reyes/Grant/Everlast MX) market pro fight gloves use.Comment
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Yeah I'm guessing Thai brand gloves. What's the difference between foam and foam horseair?Originally posted by Dan-O-Mac View PostComment
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Horsehair is more pliable than foam. Making it easier to open, close, and make a better fist. Horsehair gloves also tend to have a flatter striking surface, making it easier to land with your knuckles. It also adds to the weight of the gloves without adding the bulkiness and protectiveness of an all foam glove.
Bottom line all glove designers make their gloves slightly different. Different foam density, thinner foam and longer cuff, different weight distribution, etc.
No need to go into the match blind or with a false sense of security. Don't wait till fight night to find out the difference. See if you can find out what gloves you'll be using and pick up pair of 8's and find out the difference yourself.Comment
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Probably not. Well unless the guy you're fighting hits harder than anybody you've fought.
Last 3 fights I've had was 10 oz gloves. Feels no difference than being hit by 16 oz sparring.Comment
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Lmao!!! The difference between a 10-12oz amateur glove and an 8oz pro glove is like the difference between night and day. You get hit with a 10-12oz amateur glove and you'll see the light. You get hit by an 8oz pro glove and you might be fighting deep inside of the darkness.
But really I'm just guessing, I wouldn't know nothin' bout no boxing glove............ Rockin'
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It all comes down to who's hand is in the glove. A guy with power will hurt you regardless of a 8oz or a 20oz. To many folks here think that size is a huge difference, if Marciano hit with a 20oz glove he added 1 pound 4 oz. to his already "heavy hand"!
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Originally posted by Rockin' View PostLmao!!! The difference between a 10-12oz amateur glove and an 8oz pro glove is like the difference between night and day. You get hit with a 10-12oz amateur glove and you'll see the light. You get hit by an 8oz pro glove and you might be fighting deep inside of the darkness.
But really I'm just guessing, I wouldn't know nothin' bout no boxing glove............ Rockin'Thanks, I guess I'll just have to see for myselfOriginally posted by Ray Corso View PostComment
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...good luck, I wouldn't worry about the gloves at all those Tai fighters can't punch anyways. Too much weight on their rear leg for kicks so they hardly ever have a boxer balance to be able to throw hard punches.
When you mix in foot kicks the hand techniques suffer greatly in all the mix martial sports. The balance needed to perform those acts is totally different from boxing. Do one or the other I never saw anyone be successfull at both. I did train a heavyweight years ago who fought what was called "full contact" back in the mid 70's. He had a great punch but it took alot to redirect the balance issues. He did ok in boxing but the kick sport hurt his overall technical ability.
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