Boxing is by far the most straightforward sport: punch your opponent until he/she can't stand up. It's really simple. But those blows can take a dangerous toll on the body during a round if you are without the proper protective gear. Now, boxing has been around for years, and we're not talking about decades. Way back in the days of the ancient Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians, boxers sparred against each other with wrapped knuckles. Today, various kinds of protective gear such as mouth guards and headgear are required.
Duke It Out
It's no secret that boxing is a painful sport; boxers put themselves at risk every time they step into the ring. However, they also take protective steps when it comes to their body.
* '''Hand Wrap''': Everyone knows that gloves offer the ultimate hand protection, but before you slip them on, your hands need to be wrapped. Since the bones in your hands are delicate, hand wraps give you extra protection. Hand wraps vary in size and color, but you should always choose one that offers enough length for the wrap around. There are two types of hand wraps: the fingerless glove kind like the Adidas Gel Handwraps, and bandage-like wraps such as Everlast Handwraps.
* '''Groin Protector''': Even though hitting below the belt is against boxing rules, it does happen. Keep your groin safe with Ringside's Groin Abdominal Protector. It's lightweight with a high thigh cut for easy movement.
* '''Mouthguard cushions the jaw while protecting your pearly whites. Best of all, it can be worn with braces.
* '''Chest Protector''': If you're training or just started to box, chest protectors will help ease the impact of those powerful punches. Chest protectors like Title's Training Chest Protector, are used mainly by women. This protector has molded inserts and extends to around the chest, kidneys, abdominal, and ribs.
* '''Headgear''': The head gets hit the most, and if you don't wear a well-padded headpiece you risk the possibility of head injury or worse, brain damage. Headgear will differ by the boxer's fighting level. Everlast's Amateur Boxing Headgear is made with four layers of foam, which will protect the head and face while absorbing and dispersing a punch's impact.
