What is it with boxing glove thumbs?

[IronFist]

I've never worn a pair of boxing gloves where the thumb allowed you to make a comfortable fist. It's almost like you gotta make those thumb-on-top fists. Why are they like this?

I just got some Title Boxing "Training" boxing gloves (the $35 ones) and the thumb sucks. I mean, it's just like any other boxing glove, but that just means I don't feel like I'm making a tight fist. The padding is a bit harder than what I'm used to, too. Any tips to soften it up?

[NPMantis]

The thumbs are attached so you can't eye gouge your opponents while fighting. You'll get used to them mate, just use them and they'll get softer.

Best regards,

NPM

[jun_erh]

thumb sucks. anyone?

I hate guys who make the "boxing glove" fist when they are like showing you something barehand. "then I was like, then I was like" and they got their thumb up. It's like yeah dude you know the REAL way. :p