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Best Boxing Gloves for Kids: Sized by Age and Weight
Kids' gloves come in 4, 6 and 8 oz, and the right one depends on the child's weight more than their age. Four picks from brands that publish a kids' chart, with the sizing a parent needs and the mistakes to avoid.
Written by Mike M. · Owner, Iron Mako Media
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Quick picks
| # | Product | Best for | Score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 |  Venum Challenger 2.0 Kids Boxing Gloves The kids' glove with three real sizes (4, 6, 8 oz), an elastic-backed strap a child can close alone, and a fully attached thumb. | Fitting a small child properly rather than buying up | 7.1 | |
| 02 |  Everlast Prospect 2 Youth Boxing Gloves (8 oz) Everlast's 8 oz youth glove with a real age-and-weight chart (8–12, up to 100 lb, 5–6 in hands) and a full wrist wrap strap. | Kids 8–12 under 100 lb — the clearest sizing on this list | 7.8 | |
| 03 | RDX F6 Kara Kids Boxing Gloves (6 oz) The one 6 oz glove on this list — for the youngest, lightest kids. | Younger kids who are too small for an 8 oz glove | 6.8 | |
| 04 | Sanabul Youth Essential Gel Boxing Gloves (8 oz) The adult Essential Gel shrunk to an 8 oz youth glove Sanabul sizes for anyone under 100 lb. | A first pair for a kid under 100 lb | 7.1 |
Scores are our editorial judgment from published specs and manuals, weighted for a first home setup — not lab measurements. We have not tested these units.
Sizing a child's glove
Kids' gloves are sold in 4, 6 and 8 oz. Age is only a starting point — a big eight-year-old and a small eleven-year-old can need the same glove — so use the child's weight and the brand's own chart, and check that the strap closes snug at the wrist with wraps on. A glove a child “grows into” is a glove that slides on impact.
| Child's weight | Typical age | Glove |
|---|---|---|
| Under 45 lb | 3–5 | 4 oz |
| 45–70 lb | 5–8 | 6 oz |
| 70–100 lb | 8–12 | 8 oz |
| Over 100 lb | 12+ | 10–12 oz (adult chart) |
Once a child is over about 100 lb, the kids section of the size chart hands over to the adult chart at 10–12 oz. For everything else a parent needs — a bag that won't tip, wraps that fit, whether headgear is needed — start at boxing gear for kids.
What matters in a kids' glove
- A wide hook-and-loop strap the child (or you) can close fully. Elastic-backed straps stay snug as the wrist moves.
- An attached thumb. Most kids' gloves have one; it stops the thumb catching on a bag.
- A published weight or age range on the product page, so you can size without guessing.
- A wipe-clean shell. Synthetic, always, at this age.
How this list was built
We kept only kids' gloves whose manufacturer page publishes a size, weight or age range, confirmed each is sold on Amazon, and scored them on the glove rubric above with fit and closure weighted up. We have not tested these gloves; the ranking is our reading of the published sizing for a parent buying a first pair.
The picks in detail
Every pick, reviewed
Key specs
- Weights
- 4 · 6 · 8 oz
- Closure
- Large hook-and-loop with elastic
- Padding
- Triple-density foam
Scores · editorial, out of 10
- Wrist support
- 5
- Knuckle padding
- 7
- Fit & closure for beginners
- 10
- Materials & durability
- 6
- Value for a first pair
- 8
Pick 01 · Boxing gloves · REF GLO-01
Venum Challenger 2.0 Kids Boxing Gloves
Venum
The kids' glove with three real sizes (4, 6, 8 oz), an elastic-backed strap a child can close alone, and a fully attached thumb.
Best for
Fitting a small child properly rather than buying up
Why it is #1. It is the only pick sold in all three kids' weights — 4, 6 and 8 oz — with a large hook-and-loop strap backed by elastic, so one model covers a child from preschool to pre-teen. Triple- density foam and a synthetic shell. Fit and closure score 10 because the strap is the best of the group.
Pros
- Three weights — the widest kids' run on this list
- 100% attached thumb, which is the one spec parents should insist on
- Breathable interior mesh; PU shell wipes clean
Cons
- No age or weight chart from Venum — size by hand and use
- Strap is soft; wrist support is minimal
Specs from Venum — Challenger 2.0 Kids Boxing Gloves (specs).
Key specs
- Weight
- 8 oz
- Sized for
- Ages 8–12, up to 100 lb, 5–6 in hand
- Closure
- Full wrist wrap hook-and-loop
Scores · editorial, out of 10
- Wrist support
- 7
- Knuckle padding
- 7
- Fit & closure for beginners
- 10
- Materials & durability
- 6
- Value for a first pair
- 9
Pick 02 · Boxing gloves · REF GLO-02
Everlast Prospect 2 Youth Boxing Gloves (8 oz)
Everlast
Everlast's 8 oz youth glove with a real age-and-weight chart (8–12, up to 100 lb, 5–6 in hands) and a full wrist wrap strap.
Best for
Kids 8–12 under 100 lb — the clearest sizing on this list
The best-documented sizing. Everlast publishes the range: ages 8–12, up to 100 lb, a 5–6 inch hand. An 8 oz glove with a full wrist-wrap strap. If your child is squarely in that range, this is the simplest buy on the page.
Pros
- Everlast publishes age, weight and hand-circumference guidance for it
- Full wrist wrap strap with a thumb lock — more support than most kids' gloves
- Ventilated mesh palms
Cons
- One weight; a small 6-year-old needs a 4 or 6 oz glove
- Synthetic leather
Specs from Everlast — Prospect 2 Youth Boxing Gloves (specs and size guidance).
Key specs
- Weight
- 6 oz
- Closure
- Quick-EZ hook-and-loop
- Shell
- Maya Hide synthetic leather
Scores · editorial, out of 10
- Wrist support
- 5
- Knuckle padding
- 6
- Fit & closure for beginners
- 9
- Materials & durability
- 6
- Value for a first pair
- 9
Pick 03 · Boxing gloves · REF GLO-03
RDX F6 Kara Kids Boxing Gloves (6 oz)
RDX Sports
The one 6 oz glove on this list — for the youngest, lightest kids.
Best for
Younger kids who are too small for an 8 oz glove
The 6 oz pick. A single 6 oz size with the Quick-EZ strap and a Maya Hide synthetic shell — the middle weight, for the 5-to-8 range. Fit is easy for a child to manage alone. It is third because it comes in one weight only.
Pros
- 6 oz is lighter than most kids' gloves on the market
- Same foam and lining as the adult F6
- Eight colors
Cons
- RDX gives no age range — size by your child's hand, not the label
- Strap-only wrist
Specs from RDX Sports — F6 Kara Kids Boxing Gloves 6 oz (specs).
Key specs
- Weight
- 8 oz
- Sized for
- Under 100 lb (Sanabul chart)
- Padding
- Gel-infused foam
Scores · editorial, out of 10
- Wrist support
- 5
- Knuckle padding
- 7
- Fit & closure for beginners
- 9
- Materials & durability
- 5
- Value for a first pair
- 10
Pick 04 · Boxing gloves · REF GLO-04
Sanabul Youth Essential Gel Boxing Gloves (8 oz)
Sanabul
The adult Essential Gel shrunk to an 8 oz youth glove Sanabul sizes for anyone under 100 lb.
Best for
A first pair for a kid under 100 lb
The budget 8 oz. Gel-infused foam and Sanabul's under-100 lb sizing. The wrist strap is short — closer supervision on wrapping and closing — but for a child trying boxing for a season, the price is right.
Pros
- Sanabul's chart puts 8–10 oz at under 100 lb — a clear rule for parents
- Same gel knuckle padding and mesh palm as the adult glove
- Eight colors, which matters more to a 9-year-old than any spec
Cons
- One size only — a fast-growing 12-year-old will need the adult 10 oz soon
- Strap-only wrist
Specs from Sanabul — Youth Essential Gel Boxing Gloves (specs and size guidance).
Buying guide
What decides price
Very little at this size. Kids' gloves are all synthetic; the differences are the strap (elastic-backed straps cost slightly more and fit better) and whether the brand publishes a real chart. Do not pay for leather for a child who will outgrow the glove in a year.
Mistakes to avoid
- Buying a glove to grow into. Size for now; kids' gloves are cheap to replace.
- Buying adult 8 oz gloves for a child. The compartment is cut for an adult hand.
- Skipping wraps because the child is small — small hands need the support more.
- Letting a child hit a heavy adult bag. See freestanding bags for kids.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What size boxing gloves for a 10-year-old?
Usually 8 oz — most 10-year-olds sit in the 70–100 lb range. If the child is over 100 lb, move to the adult chart at 10–12 oz. Check the brand's own chart.
What size boxing gloves for a 6-year-old?
Usually 6 oz (45–70 lb). A small six-year-old under 45 lb takes 4 oz.
Do kids need hand wraps?
Yes. 120-inch wraps fit small hands; the wrapping technique is the same as an adult's.
Can a kid use adult gloves?
Not well — the hand compartment is too big and the hand slides. Buy kids' sizes until the child is over about 100 lb.
Next in your kit
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Related guides
- Boxing gear for kids →
Gloves, wraps, a bag that won't tip, and what to skip.
- Boxing glove size chart →
Includes the kids' section by weight and age.
- Best freestanding punching bag →
Kid-height bags in the same roundup.
- Best boxing headgear for kids →
For supervised class sparring only.
- 180 vs 120 inch hand wraps →
Why 120 is the kids' length.
Sources
- —Venum — Challenger 2.0 Kids Boxing Gloves (specs) · venum.com
- —Everlast — Prospect 2 Youth Boxing Gloves (specs and size guidance) · everlast.com
- —RDX Sports — F6 Kara Kids Boxing Gloves 6 oz (specs) · rdxsports.com
- —Sanabul — Youth Essential Gel Boxing Gloves (specs and size guidance) · sanabulsports.com