Attire
A boxer wears a top to aid in identification as
well as to absorb sweat, dirt and keep gloves
cleaner.
No foreign substances are permitted on the
body, i.e., greasing up.
A boxer may not wear a beard or goatee; a thin,
pencil-line mustache is allowed. Hair may not
impair vision.
Gloves
Internationally: use 8-ounce gloves for 106
through 147 pounds; from 156 through 201+
pounds, use 10-ounce gloves. In U.S.
competitions, use 10-ounce gloves for 106 to
156 pounds and 12-ounce for 165 to 201+ pounds
and must be thumb-attached or thumbless.
Attempt to design gloves to absorb shock.
Striking surface is indicated by a white area
on the gloves to aid judges in scoring.
Headgear
Headgear serves to absorb much of the force of
headblows and protect the boxer from cuts.
Headgears for all participants were made
mandatory for the 1984 Olympic Games.
Mouthpiece
Form-fitted mouthpieces are required and must
be worn at all times; if it falls out, it is
replaced immediately.