Leather MMA Boxing Gloves - Black

MMA Boxing Gloves in Black Cowhide Leather

These MMA gloves by Gym Warriors leave your fingertips free, with padding only over the knuckles. A wide Velcro strap closes over the wrist. They come in sizes S, M, L and XL.

Made by Gym Generation, a Swiss brand since 2013. You'll also find this style of glove sold as MMA fight gloves or grappling gloves.

Open Fingers for Gripping and Clinching

With your fingers free, you can grab, hold the clinch and work on the ground without taking your gloves off – which is why MMA has its own type of glove in the first place. When you punch, your fist still closes completely because the leather stays soft over the finger joints.

Padded Knuckles in Cowhide Leather

The outer shell is cowhide, which is durable enough to take hard hits for years and molds to your hand instead of staying stiff. Underneath, the padding sits right over your knuckles – the area that lands first on a straight punch and carries the white Warrior logo.

Wide Velcro Wrist Strap

A narrow strap tightens at a single point, while a wide one supports the whole joint. The more securely it sits, the less your wrist buckles on impact – and the wrist is where most injuries in striking training happen. The Velcro holds in any position, even over hand wraps, and the gloves go on and come off in seconds.

One Pair for Bag, Pads and Sparring

You can use the same gloves on the heavy bag, on pads and in sparring, so there's no need for a separate pair for each. If you come from boxing, you'll notice the difference mainly in the striking surface: it's smaller, so the impact is more concentrated. For pad work, add the focus mitts, and for kicks and knees, the kick pad.

Frequently Asked Questions About MMA Gloves

What size should I choose?
The gloves come in S to XL and are unisex – what matters is your hand circumference, not your clothing size. MMA gloves should fit snugly so your fist doesn't shift inside the glove when you grab. The wide Velcro strap takes care of the rest.

MMA gloves or boxing gloves – which do I need?
MMA gloves have open fingers and little padding, and they're built to let you grip. A boxing glove is closed and much thicker, which makes it better suited to long, hard rounds on the heavy bag. If you only strike, go with the leather boxing gloves. If you also clinch and work on the ground, these are the ones.

Do I need hand wraps underneath?
Yes, as soon as you start hitting hard. The padding covers your knuckles, not your wrist, so wraps support the bones of your hand and soak up sweat, which noticeably extends the life of the leather. You'll find wraps and the rest of the range under martial arts equipment.

Are these gloves approved for competition?
They're built for training and sparring. In competition, your federation's rules on glove weight and design apply, so check with your coach or the promotion before you sign up.