boxing glove
Padded fighting mitt
A boxing glove is a padded mitten worn during boxing to cushion blows and protect the hands.
Boxing gloves are heavier and more restrictive than bare fists, which paradoxically allows fighters to hit harder without breaking their knuckles.
He laced up his boxing gloves before entering the ring.
Practice combat training
- boutLimited stretch of something
- knockoutIncapacitating final blow
- fighterOne who engages in combat
- ringClosed curve shape
champion · contender · heavyweight · middleweight · welterweight · lightweight · referee · cornerman
Material for cushioning
- cushioningSoftening force or fall
- knuckleFinger-to-hand joint
- wrist supportDevice stabilizing the forearm-hand joint
- hand wrapsCloth protecting fighter's fists
foam · gel · shock absorption · impact · guard · velcro · lacing · cuff
Suspended striking trainer
- speed bagSmall suspended striking target
- shadowboxingSolo combat practice
- sparringPractice combat training
- drillsRepetitive training routines
footwork · conditioning · cardio · coach · gym · workout · technique · endurance
Tanned animal skin
- cowhideTanned bovine leather
- syntheticProduced artificially, not natural
- vinylSynthetic resin plastic
- full-grainLeather with intact surface
patina · stitching · craftsmanship · durable · supple · breathable · moisture-wicking · lace-up
Quick, straight blow
- hookCurved catching device
- uppercutAscending boxing strike
- crossPass from side to side
- haymakerWild knockout punch
body blow · combo · counterpunch · feint · knockout punch · power punch · left hook · bobbing
sparring
Practice combat training
ring · champion · contender · heavyweight · middleweight · welterweight · lightweight · referee · cornerman · brawler
padding
Material for cushioning
- cushioningSoftening force or fall
- knuckleFinger-to-hand joint
- wrist supportDevice stabilizing the forearm-hand joint
hand wraps · foam · gel · shock absorption · impact · guard · velcro · lacing · cuff · lining
heavy bag
Suspended striking trainer
- speed bagSmall suspended striking target
- shadowboxingSolo combat practice
- sparringPractice combat training
drills · footwork · conditioning · cardio · coach · gym · workout · technique · endurance · focus mitts
leather
Tanned animal skin
full-grain · patina · stitching · craftsmanship · durable · supple · breathable · moisture-wicking · lace-up · hook and loop
jab
Quick, straight blow
haymaker · body blow · combo · counterpunch · feint · knockout punch · power punch · left hook · bobbing · weaving
- glovesmittens, gauntlets, first baseman's mitt
- cartoon visualsaction lines, speech bubble, thought bubble, pow, bam
boxing glovebare knuckle
Without protective hand coverings
bare hands · brass knuckles · knuckle dusters · blade · knife