Short answer. Young children start in 4oz or 6oz gloves: Blitz lists 4oz for ages 4–5 and 6oz for ages 5–7. Older children move to 8oz or 10oz by bodyweight; on Blitz's chart 8oz fits 38–44 kg and 10oz fits 45–51 kg, recommended up to age 14. Sparring charts run heavier (Everlast: 12–14oz under 45 kg), so follow the club's rule. In England Boxing bouts, approved 10oz or 12oz gloves are kept at ringside.
Kids' glove size by age and weight
Gloves are sold by weight in ounces, and more ounces means more padding. For young children the makers size by age; once a child is heavier, they size by bodyweight. These are the bands Blitz, a UK fight-gear maker, gives for its own gloves:
| Child | Glove | Blitz source |
|---|---|---|
| Age 4–5 | 4oz | Kids Training Boxing Gloves |
| Age 5–7 | 6oz | Kids Training Boxing Gloves (the Kids Omega and Kids Firepower also come in 6oz) |
| 38–44 kg (81–97 lb) | 8oz | Training Boxing Gloves chart |
| 45–51 kg (98–113 lb) | 10oz | Training Boxing Gloves chart |
| 52–64 kg (114–140 lb) | 12oz | Training Boxing Gloves chart |
Blitz recommends 8oz and 10oz gloves for children up to 14. Its charts leave a gap between a 7-year-old and 38 kg, so for a child in between, use the glove's own chart and the fit check below, and ask the coach.
Bag and pads, or sparring?
The bands above are for training gloves. For sparring, charts go heavier, because extra padding protects the partner too. Everlast's chart puts anyone under 45 kg (100 lb) in 6–10oz for bag and mitt work and 12–14oz for sparring. Brands do not agree, so if your child's club has a sparring rule, that rule wins. For bodyweights above these bands, see the adult boxing glove size guide.
Check the fit
Try gloves on over hand wraps: Everlast says wraps add about an inch around the hand. The fingers should reach the top of the glove without being squashed, and the wrist strap should be snug without pinching. All four Blitz picks below close with a velcro strap. For wraps, 120-inch (3 m) wraps suit kids and small hands; see the hand wraps guide.
UK picks: Blitz kids' gloves
Blitz is a UK store and one of our partner stores. It makes its own kids' gloves and its adult training glove starts at 8oz. The order below follows the child's age, youngest first. It is not a score.
Blitz Kids Training Boxing Gloves
The only one of the four that comes in 4oz, so it covers the youngest starters.
- 4oz for ages 4–5, 6oz for ages 5–7 (Blitz)
- Reinforced bar grip, padded thumb, velcro wrist strap (Blitz)
- Nama Hide leather that wipes clean; listed for club training, pad work, bag work and sparring (Blitz)
Blitz Kids Omega Boxing Gloves
A 6oz glove with pre-curved padding, which Blitz says promotes a natural hand position.
- 6oz, made for children (Blitz)
- Pre-curved, multi-layer foam-injected padding; curved padded thumb (Blitz)
- Adjustable velcro wrist strap; Nama Hide leather (Blitz)
Blitz Kids Firepower Muay Thai Boxing Gloves
Blitz's kids' glove for Muay Thai and kickboxing as well as boxing.
- 6oz, for young children in Muay Thai, kickboxing and boxing (Blitz)
- Wide wraparound velcro wrist strap (Blitz)
- Dragon print; Nama Hide leather (Blitz)
Blitz Training Boxing Gloves
For older children: the adult training glove in its two lightest weights, which Blitz recommends up to age 14.
- 8oz for 38–44 kg, 10oz for 45–51 kg (Blitz chart)
- Weights run up to 16oz, so the same model grows with the child (Blitz)
- Padded thumb, velcro wrist strap, Nama Hide leather (Blitz)
Blitz notes that its gloves are made for club training, not competition, and that the actual weight can vary slightly from the label. To compare Blitz glove prices, see the gloves on GloveWatch.
With the gloves
Blitz's single-layer mouth guard comes in a Junior size, moulds in boiling water and comes with a case. Its hand wraps come in 120 inches, and its round focus pads (26 × 26 × 6.5 cm) are the ones Blitz describes as ideal for kids, for a parent holding pads at home.
US picks: Revgear kids' gear
Revgear, a US store and one of our partner stores, sells youth boxing gloves, a kids' kickboxing kit, a junior mouth guard and youth headgear. Check the weights and sizes on each product page.
On Amazon (US)
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If your child wants to compete
England Boxing's 2026 rules let children box from age 10, in the Minors category. Young boxers wear the same competition gloves as adults, 10oz or 12oz depending on bodyweight, from the sanctioned brands, and the organiser has approved gloves ready at ringside, so you don't buy competition gloves. Minors, schools, junior and youth boxers must also wear a head guard, and a gum shield is mandatory for every boxer.
So the gloves you buy are for training: kids' 4–6oz gloves for the youngest, then 8oz and up as the child grows, as the club advises.
The rest of a child's kit
Add a mouthguard before any sparring, and a head guard if the club asks for one. Measure around the head just above the ears and check the guard's chart; see the sparring headgear guide. Kids who kick add shin guards. The starter kit lists everything in buying order.
FAQ
What size boxing gloves for a 5-year-old?
Blitz sizes its kids' training gloves by age: 4oz for ages 4–5 and 6oz for ages 5–7. A 5-year-old sits on the border, so try the fit with wraps on.
What size boxing gloves for a 10-year-old?
It depends on weight more than age. On Blitz's chart, 8oz fits 38–44 kg and 10oz fits 45–51 kg, and Blitz recommends 8oz and 10oz for children up to 14. For a lighter child, use the chart of the glove you buy and ask the coach.
Do kids need heavier gloves for sparring?
On Everlast's chart, yes. It gives 12–14oz for sparring under 45 kg, against 6–10oz for bag and mitt work. Follow the club's sparring rule if it has one.
Can my child wear their own gloves in an England Boxing bout?
Competition gloves are 10oz or 12oz from sanctioned brands, set by bodyweight, and approved gloves are kept at ringside. Blitz's own gloves are made for club training, not competition.
Does my child need a mouthguard for boxing?
For sparring, yes, and in England Boxing competition a gum shield is mandatory for every boxer. Blitz's single-layer guard comes in a Junior size, and Revgear sells a junior mouth guard.
Sources
- Blitz, Kids Training Boxing Gloves (4oz ages 4–5, 6oz ages 5–7)
- Blitz, Kids Omega Boxing Gloves
- Blitz, Kids Firepower Muay Thai Boxing Gloves
- Blitz, Training Boxing Gloves (size guide)
- Blitz, Single Layer Mouth Guard
- Blitz, Circular Focus Pads
- Everlast, How to choose your boxing glove sizing
- England Boxing, Technical and Competition Rules 2026 (2.3 Minors; 8.2 Competition Gloves; 8.3 Head Guards; 8.7 Gum Shields; Club Boxing Matrix)
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