boxer

Athlete who practices boxing; boxers are classified into weight categories.

boxing trunks

Shorts coming down to mid-thigh.

headgear

Rigid piece of equipment that protects the head especially during training and in Olympic boxing.

glove

Padded covering for the hand and wrist to dampen the impact of punching.

protective cup

Molded plastic equipment that protects an athlete’s genitals.

boxing gloves

The gloves are provided by the organizers before the bout.

lace

Narrow cord that passes through the glove’s eyelets to tighten it around the hand and wrist.

mouthpiece

Protective device for the boxer’s teeth that is placed between the cheeks and teeth during a fight.

bandage

Band of soft fabric (gauze) that is wrapped around the hand underneath the glove; it protects the hand against fractures and supports the wrist.