Whether you are boxing at an amateur or even professional level, or perhaps if you are just trying to keep fit with the growing fitness craze boxercise, you should make sure your boxing equipment is high quality and just as importantly very durable. Safety is essential for both you and your opponent whilst engaging in the sport of boxing. Boxing gloves are the first piece of kit you will need, and there are a few different types for you to choose from depending on your needs. Fight gloves are perhaps the most popular type of glove, these are deliberately heavy to offer maximum support to the individual. Training gloves are similar to fight gloves, but are that little bit lighter and not as padded as fight gloves,, to offer a person more agility and flexibility whilst training. Another type of glove to consider are bag gloves, which as the title infers are for use on a punch bag in the gym and also at home. There are also different gloves for speed bags and heavy bags that help to protect the hands, as the way these bits of equipment are used differ greatly. Whichever gloves you choose, make sure they are made from high quality leather to offer maximum protection at all times.