Guides

Wipe, disinfect, dry and store: a simple routine to keep boxing and MMA gloves clean, odour-free and in good condition for longer.

Weight in oz, fit, wrist support, padding and care: our pointers for choosing your child's boxing gloves and first kit.

Cuff, padding layout and freedom of movement: what sets a Muay Thai glove apart from a boxing glove, and which to pick for your sport.

Techniques, distance, fitness, kit and costs: we compare kickboxing and boxing to help you choose your first combat sport in Switzerland.

Why a mouthguard belongs in your kit from your first sparring session, how to choose and mould a boil-and-bite model, and how to make it last.

Durability, comfort, care and budget: what really separates a leather boxing glove from one made of an engineered material, and how to choose.

Seven focus mitt drills, from the basic jab-cross to reaction work, plus tips on holding the pads properly and a sample partner session.

Open-face, with cheek protection or with a face cage: the differences, the key criteria and how to find the right size of boxing headgear.

Speed or protection: 12 oz and 14 oz boxing gloves compared by training type, body weight and how much sparring you do.

Power, speed, defence, combinations, conditioning and breathing: six heavy bag drills, a sample 30-minute session and the mistakes worth avoiding.

Cotton wraps, elasticated wraps or padded inner gloves: compare the options by training style, hand size and how much time you want to spend getting ready.

Ounces, hand circumference and training type: how to choose boxing gloves that suit the way you train, with a quick reference table in kilograms.