why do boxers wear boots/shoes ??

[RozzySean]

Because boxers arent kicking each other in the face.(except Tillery-Bowe) The extra ankle support maybe

Both these things. I used to train at a gym that was primarily MMA and I couldn't wear my boxing shoes in the ring. Perhaps just because I was used t shoes, it was always a little weird to me. Ankle support is the reason for the high tops.

[salty trunks]

Ankle support but not everyone uses high boots anymore. I always preferred the lower mid cut shoe. I didnt like all the tightness in my calf and it felt like I moved better with less restriction on my ankle.

[Taeth]

It gives you extra grip, if you watch as a night progresses how slippery the canvas gets, it would be a huge disadvantage to go bare footed. Shoes also give you more ankle support, because of the grip you can change directions faster and something UFC fighters don't do as much is that you can drive off your planted foot a lot more with shoes on. This leads to more power in your punches. These are just a few of the reasons people wear shoes in boxing.

[BoxingChaos]

MMA fighters don't wear shoes because they don't make as much money as boxers

[hitmanhatton]

It gives you extra grip, if you watch as a night progresses how slippery the canvas gets, it would be a huge disadvantage to go bare footed. Shoes also give you more ankle support, because of the grip you can change directions faster and something UFC fighters don't do as much is that you can drive off your planted foot a lot more with shoes on. This leads to more power in your punches. These are just a few of the reasons people wear shoes in boxing.

but do they ? my intial point was that iv never seen anyone in mma slip on the canvas... i see it boxing reguarly

[BIG H]

If you spend 12 x 3 minute rounds on that surface in bare feet you would have no skin left

[Howlin Mad Missy]

grip. look how you pivot in boxing compared to mma, they're not generating as much torque when they punch, that transfers from the ground up.

the point we should be making is to get rid of the advertisements off the canvas then it wouldn't be slippy.

[hitmanhatton]

If you spend 12 x 3 minute rounds on that surface in bare feet you would have no skin left

5 x 5 = 25 mins
12 x3 = 36 mins

not a massive difference

[Howlin Mad Missy]

If you spend 12 x 3 minute rounds on that surface in bare feet you would have no skin left

5 x 5 = 25 mins
12 x3 = 36 mins

not a massive difference

yes there is

25 mins on your back
36 mins on your feet

[Fenster]

If you spend 12 x 3 minute rounds on that surface in bare feet you would have no skin left

5 x 5 = 25 mins
12 x3 = 36 mins

not a massive difference

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[Youngblood]

The styles are very different. Where we place and transfer weight. If you've ever boxed all you need to do is look at your back foot wear in the big toe area. I've seen brand new shoes on some people get worn right thru from sparring in as little as a month.