14 oz boxing gloves are for sparring. Rival puts 14 oz at 120–150 lb (54–68 kg) for sparring; Fairtex at 165–190 lb (75–86 kg). 14 oz is the lightest adult sparring weight: Rival offers 16 oz in the same band for a snug fit, and many clubs insist on 16. The hand band for the cuff is 6.5–7.5", measured without wraps.
04 · Boxing glove · sparring
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| Actions | ||||||
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| 14 oz sparring | 14 oz | 8 oz | 12 oz | 8 oz | ||
| 14 oz sparring | 14 oz | 10 oz | 12 oz | 8 oz | ||
| 14 oz sparring | 14 oz | 10 oz | 12 oz | 8 oz | ||
| 14 oz sparring | 14 oz | 12 oz | 12 oz | 10 oz (8 oz by agreement) | ||
| 14 oz 2 oz light to spar | 16 oz | 12 oz | 12 oz | 10 oz | ||
| 14 oz 2 oz light to spar | 16 oz | 12 oz | 12 oz | 10 oz | ||
| 14 oz 2 oz light to spar | 16 oz | 14 oz | 14 oz | 10 oz | ||
| 14 oz 2 oz light to spar | 16 oz | 14 oz | 14 oz | 10 oz | ||
| 14 oz 4 oz light to spar | 18 oz | 16 oz | 14 oz | 10 oz | ||
| 14 oz 4 oz light to spar | 18 oz | 16 oz | 14 oz | 10 oz |
| Actions | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| roomy 14 oz | roomy even wrapped (14 oz) | ||
| roomy 14 oz | roomy even wrapped (14 oz) | ||
| roomy 14 oz | 14 oz fits wrapped | ||
| fits 14 oz | 14 oz fits wrapped | ||
| fits 14 oz | 14 oz fits wrapped | ||
| fits 14 oz | tight: go to 16 oz | ||
| tight 14 oz | tight: go to 16 oz | ||
| tight 14 oz | tight: go to 16 oz | ||
| tight 14 oz | tight: go to 16 oz | ||
| tight 14 oz | tight: go to 16 oz | ||
| tight 14 oz | tight: go to 16 oz |
Rival measures the bare hand; the wraps column applies Fairtex’s rule (top of the band with wraps → one rung up).
05 / Field guide
14 oz boxing gloves are for sparring. Rival puts 14 oz at 120–150 lb (54–68 kg) for sparring; Fairtex at 165–190 lb (75–86 kg). 14 oz is the lightest adult sparring weight: Rival offers 16 oz in the same band for a snug fit, and many clubs insist on 16. The hand band for the cuff is 6.5–7.5", measured without wraps.
14 oz gloves are made for sparring. Top Ten lists 14 oz for sparring (general) at 70–90 kg.
14 oz carries 2 oz more padding than a 12 oz bag glove to protect the partner, the lighter end of adult sparring. It is not wider inside: the hand band decides the fit.
Rival’s adult sparring chart puts 14 oz at 120–150 lb (54–68 kg) (16 oz for a snug fit); Fairtex at 165–190 lb (75–86 kg).
Where the two disagree for a 165–190 lb boxer, sparring takes the heavier answer and bag work the lighter.
Measure the hand round the knuckles with the thumb out, without wraps. Rival’s 14 oz band is 6.5–7.5". Wraps fill part of the glove: at the top of the band with 180" wraps on, go one rung up.
Lighter: 12 oz. Heavier: 16 oz.
Questions
Boxers who need them for sparring. Rival’s sparring chart: 120–150 lb (54–68 kg).
Yes; 14 to 18 oz is the adult sparring range, and 16 oz is the usual requirement.
Rival: 6.5–7.5" round the knuckles without wraps.
No, the bare hand (6.5–7.5" for 14 oz); then try them on with 180" wraps and go one rung up if the cuff is tight.
By Rival’s chart it suits 120–150 lb (54–68 kg); heavier boxers move to 16 oz, lighter ones to 12 oz.