Women's Boxing Protective Gear
Women's boxing protective gear has to fit a woman's build properly or it will not protect you, so the 34 pieces in this range from Adidas, Rival, Phenom, Cleto Reyes, Sting and Pro Box are chosen with that in mind: head guards that do not slip on a smaller head, female chest protectors, low-profile groin guards and mouth protection for sparring and competition. Whether you box for fitness or fight under England Boxing rules, you will find the right kit here from £13.99.
Which women's boxing protective gear do you need?
If you spar, a head guard and a gum shield are non-negotiable, and coaches will insist on both. A chest protector is worth having once you are sparring regularly; it takes the sting out of body shots and hooks that land high. A groin or pelvic protector is optional for women in most gyms but adds confidence in body sparring. Start with women's boxing head guards and women's mouth guards, then add women's chest protectors as your sparring steps up.
Head guards: training or competition?
Training head guards from Rival, Phenom, Ringside and Pro Box have thicker padding and often cheek bars for sparring, and are what you want for gym work. For amateur competition, female boxers wear head guards in the ring, and they must be an approved open-face design, such as the Adidas IBA and WB approved models in this range, in the red or blue of your corner. A head guard should sit snug enough not to twist when you turn your head, without pressing on the temples. Measure your head circumference and compare it with the size chart on each product page.
Chest protectors and groin guards for women
Female chest protectors such as the Sting model here use moulded cups in a breathable vest or strap harness so you keep full arm movement. Check the fit under the arm; a protector that rides up will chafe. Women's groin guards are cut lower and lighter than the men's cup style, with an elastic belt that stays put under shorts. Browse the full choice in women's groin guards, or see the wider range of body protection if you also coach or hold pads.
Why buy women's boxing protection from Boxfit UK
We fit protective gear for female boxers from beginners to England Boxing competitors, and our team will help you get the size right by phone six days a week. The rest of the women's range, from women's boxing gloves to boots and clothing, is cut for the same build, so you can put together a complete kit that fits. Orders ship with express UK delivery.
Frequently asked questions
Do women have to wear head guards in amateur boxing?
Yes. Under England Boxing rules, female boxers wear an approved head guard for competition, in the red or blue colour of their corner. For sparring, wear a padded training head guard regardless of level; most gyms will not let you spar without one.
Do I need a chest protector for boxing?
It is not compulsory for training, but once you spar regularly a chest protector prevents painful bruising from hooks and body shots, and many female boxers will not spar without one. Choose a moulded, breathable design that keeps your arms free.
Should women wear a groin guard for boxing?
It is optional rather than required, but a low-profile women's groin or pelvic guard protects the pubic bone and hips from stray low blows in body sparring. Pick a women's-specific design; the men's cup style does not fit properly and moves around.
