{"id":13509,"date":"2021-11-25T22:33:53","date_gmt":"2021-11-25T22:33:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fightersvault.com\/?p=13509"},"modified":"2022-11-03T19:59:59","modified_gmt":"2022-11-03T19:59:59","slug":"what-size-gloves-are-used-in-muay-thai-fights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fightersvault.com\/what-size-gloves-are-used-in-muay-thai-fights\/","title":{"rendered":"What Size Gloves Are Used In Professional Muay Thai Fights?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In the early days of Muay Thai, fighters used hemp ropes to protect their hands. As the sport evolved<\/a>, rules such as the use of gloves were implemented to both protect fighters and help the growth of the sport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Similar to Boxing, Muay Thai has several governing organizations and fight promotions. Every promotion has its own rules and regulations including the size of gloves fighters wear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we will discuss the regulation glove size used in professional Muay Thai fights. We will also look at the differences between various promotions and organizations around the globe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s dive in.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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Muay Thai Regulation Glove Weight<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What weight gloves do professional Muay Thai fighters use?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Thailand, the majority of Muay Thai bouts are fought using 8 oz gloves. A heavier Muay Thai fighter may sometimes use 10 oz whilst lighter Muay Thai fighters use 6 oz gloves. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The WMC rules state:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n