Kids Boxing Equipment & Clothing
Kids boxing equipment has to fit a growing body, survive a school bag and cost a sensible amount given it will be outgrown, and this range is built around those facts. It holds 218 products for boxers from around age five to sixteen: junior gloves from Adidas, Rival, Pro Box and Ringside, Nike and Boxfit boots in junior sizes, Opro and SafeJawz gum shields, Suzi Wong socks and custom wear, and vests, shorts and tracksuits cut for children, from £1.
Which kids boxing equipment does a beginner need?
Less than you think. For the first weeks of technique classes a junior needs hand wraps, gloves and a gum shield, and most clubs lend gloves until you are sure they will stick with it. Once they are on the bags regularly, buy their own kids boxing gloves: 6oz for the smallest, 8oz for most primary-age children and 10oz to 12oz for older juniors, always with wraps underneath. When sparring starts, add a kids boxing head guard, a groin guard and, for girls, a chest protector from the kids protection range. Kids boxing boots come next, once a child is sparring or competing regularly.
Sizing for juniors
Glove weight is padding, not hand size, so check the brand's hand-circumference guide on each product page. Boots run in standard UK junior shoe sizes; the Nike HyperKO and our Boxfit junior boots start at UK 3 in most colours, and allow a thumb's width for growth but no more, as a loose boot rolls the ankle. Vests and shorts are sized by age band. Gum shields come in junior for age 10 and under and senior from 11.
Competing as a junior boxer
England Boxing requires juniors to compete in approved gloves and head guards supplied by the show, but they still train and skills-bout in their own kit, so buy the same style they will fight in. A vest and shorts in club colours, or a personalised set from Suzi Wong Creations through our kids boxing custom wear service, is what most first-time competitors want. Ask the coach before buying anything competition-specific.
Brands and why parents buy from Boxfit UK
Adidas Boxing covers the widest spread, from Speed 50 gloves to Base Punch vests and shorts; Nike supplies the HyperKO boots juniors ask for by name; Pro Box, Rival, Tuf Wear and Ringside make hard-wearing junior training gloves at club prices; Opro and SafeJawz handle mouth protection; and our own Boxfit UK and BXF labels fill in boots, wraps and training wear at the value end. Everything beyond gloves and protection, from wraps to skipping ropes, lives in kids boxing accessories. We have fitted junior boxers in our Romford, Essex store since 2006, we supply clubs and schools across the country, and our staff will tell you honestly when a child does not need the expensive option yet. Orders go out with express UK delivery and our phones are answered six days a week on 01708 320320.
Frequently asked questions
What age can a child start boxing?
Most England Boxing clubs take children from around eight for non-contact skills sessions, with sparring and competition permitted from ten under supervision. Many gyms run fitness-based classes for younger children. Start with a club visit; they will tell you what kit they expect.
What size boxing gloves does a 10 year old need?
Most ten-year-olds train in 8oz gloves, moving to 10oz once they start light sparring. Smaller children use 6oz. Weight refers to padding, so check the brand's hand-size chart to make sure the fit is snug over hand wraps.
Do kids need boxing boots?
Not for the first few months; trainers are fine for technique classes. Once a child is sparring or competing, a proper boxing boot gives ankle support and grip on the canvas that a trainer cannot. Buy them close to competition so they are not outgrown.
