Quote Originally Posted by VanChilds
Throwing and avoiding punches with 4 oz gloves and with boxing gloves is pretty different. I work out with a combatives instrucotr a couple of times a week. I usually concentrate on BJJ and grappling b/c I enjoy it more, but I also work combos on the mits, the heavy bag, speed bag and sparring. I've come to realize there is a big difference in boxing and striking. It takes more accuracy with 4 oz gloves and its much harder to defend. Plus getting hit flush with a 16oz glove and flush with a 4 oz is night and day. I think these differences is what causes "boxing" fans to view the punching of MMA fights as "sloppy" and having poor technique. I think its also is why "boxing" fans view some MMA fighters as having weak chins. There just isn't nearly as much science in striking as there is in boxing. One or two good flush shots usually spells the end in MMA, where as a boxer gets hit 10-30 times a round. Therefore a boxer needs alot more technique.


A boxer will be quicker with 4 0z gloves, and they shouldn't have a problem with technique, thats what a speed bag is for. A boxers punch will be more devastating with 40z gloves instead of 16oz.