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Thread: What is it with boxing glove thumbs?

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    What is it with boxing glove thumbs?

    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?
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    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.

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  3. #3
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    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.
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