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Make no mistake there is a noticeable difference between 8 -10 -12 , (16 & 18 oz training) gloves especially if you are using Cleto Reyes which have less padding on the knuckles. Winning (great gloves) will be at the far other end of the spectrum using more quality padding & ultra quality leather ...some fighters refer to them as Pillows (i don't) and they are the most expensive gloves on the market. Winning are used by many pros mostly for training purposes only to protect the hands. Muay Thai and K1 fighters use King a lot but the bottom line - If you are fighting with 8oz gloves be prepared to feel it. Muay Thai & K1 fighters might not have that same punching power as some boxers do due to stance (they tend to not sit on their punches) but they can still be brutal - there are many many KO's from punches as well as kicks in the sport plus they are well trained fighters who exhibit a nice turn over and snap in their punching technique. The best policy i would offer is have great defensive skills and don't try cutting off the ring as many Boxers love to do as you will find a knee or foot approaching fast to hit its target. Good luck and fight hard!
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I noticed a considerable difference between getting hit 12oz and 16oz....I know the difference between 16oz and 8oz must be significant. Boxers seem to downplay how much different amateurs is compared to pros but I feel like you probably have never REALLY been hit until you've been hit by a pro with no head gear with 8 or 10oz gloves...CLEAN in the face.Comment
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To be honest all people react diff..... 2 me sparring blows were more of a concussion blow and a dull blow and then taking the headgear off and getting smacked with the 10 oz it was more of a crack and a crisp blow.. It did not bother me 2 much due to the fact my adrenaline was pumping...Comment
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^^^ This. No lie I feel like I feel the punches more during sparring. Maybe because you're fighting/sparring but you're really " NOT FIGHTING " if you know what I mean. Where as in a real fight for me I can go all out and the adrenalin just oozes thru my body.Originally posted by Boxfan12 View PostComment
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That's probably the lesser concern in a Muay Thai fight.Comment
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Yea sparring is way diff then the fight its self... Once you spar a lot and often you get comfortable and its like a second home for u. I know guys that look so damn good sparring then in a real fight the adrenaline gets to them and they go all crazy in there.. Then after they are like man it all happened so fast. It just time to settle in... But all in all I think most won't have issues adjusting to the smaller gloves...Comment
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pro gloves hurt a hell of a lot more. Am gloves are just small sparring gloves, lots of foam. Pro gloves are mostly there to protect the hands and reduce cuts.
It's the gloves that makes the pro game so much different than the ams. One good shot.Comment
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I agree for the most part.. But there is more then just glove size that makes it diff... To be successful in the AMs u haveto adapt the AM style which is in and out get your punches off and get the hell out... In the pros your able to slow down a bit and really use more skill.Comment
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I done it it was 10oz gloves. I feel his power you know but I feel mine, I gave him two standing 8s. He was good boy. I didn't take any clean punches that I can remember but my head was hurting for a few mins after the fight but now it's cool. This is box this is box you know.Comment
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