Three key factors to consider when choosing your boxing gloves are- your own weight, your hand’s circumference, and the preferred type of training. With a bit of research, you’ll find mitts that will, well, fit you like a glove.
8-10 oz boxing gloves typically used in competitions, though they may also be used for pad work/bag workouts by the boxers in welterweight class, or with smaller hands (612’’ circumference).
12 oz used by most for pad work/ dynamic bag workouts. Good fit for boxers in middleweight/light heavyweight class, and boxers with average-sized hands (714 -812’’ circumference).
14-16 oz popular choice for free sparring sessions, sometimes also pad and bag work (helpful in building up stamina). Good choice for heavyweight boxers or users with larger hands.