Boxing gear for child

Richard tea

Hello,

My 11 year old started boxing about 5 months ago. It's time to get him his own gear and not use the club's gear. In was advised to get him 12oz to 14oz gloves. But when in search these the sizing confuses me. Should I be searching for a s,m,l glove or just go by the weight? I also need a aiba approved head gear.

Also can you recommend an online shop or a shop in Midlands or Dublin.

walshb

Richard tea wrote: »

Hello,

My 11 year old started boxing about 5 months ago. It's time to get him his own gear and not use the club's gear. In was advised to get him 12oz to 14oz gloves. But when in search these the sizing confuses me. Should I be searching for a s,m,l glove or just go by the weight? I also need a aiba approved head gear.

Also can you recommend an online shop or a shop in Midlands or Dublin.

Loads gear available in sports shops and online. Get him his own sparring gloves...depends on the club's policy on weight. 14s seem to be the norm. For bags/pads get him good quality 12s

Getting him his own gear is a personal preference, but make sure it's marked and looked after.

As regards AIBA (World body approved).....for sparring and training no need for that.

If in official IABA type competition then headgear would need to be approved by IABA/AIBA or whatever body is holding the tournament.

Richard tea

I'm still having trouble sourcing a glove. I'm looking for a 12oz-14oz sparing glove for an 11 year old. He would be a small build. I've read for his size or age a 6oz to 8oz would suit but I was told by a lad in the club he will need a 12oz to 14oz. Can anyone post a link to a bricks and mortar shop with the type of glove I need. I don't mind travelling to buy them so Midlands or Dublin shop will be fine. I've just under 3 weeks till his birthday so if I need to order from abroad I'll need to do it soon enough.

walshb

Argos, eBay or Amazon will sort you!