‘Tis the season to start thinking about gifts for your loved ones (and even for yourself).
Boxers and boxing fans may seem tough on the outside, but like everyone else, they’re a sucker for a nice gift. But what are some good ideas for boxing gifts? What boxing gifts should you get the boxer or boxing fan in your life? What will bring a smile to his or her battered face?
In this article we’re going to look at 21 perfect boxing gifts that will bring them joy.
Best Boxing Gifts for Beginners
Your loved one might be a longtime lover of the sweet science of new to it. They might train or want to dabble in it.
Let’s look at some gift ideas for people who might be longtime fans but are beginners to the actual sport.
1) A Boxing Gym Membership
The gift of health and fitness could be a perfect gift for a boxing fan who might enjoy exercise.
Maybe your loved one is an aspiring boxer who has never been to a boxing gym. Maybe he or she is an experienced boxer whose membership is up for renewal. Either way, it could be perfect.
This gift promotes health. Boxing training is an investment in confidence and developing skills in self defense.
Muhammad Ali became the inspirational figure that he is today because he set foot in a boxing gym. So giving someone a boxing gym membership could set them on the pathway to greatness.
Best Boxing Equipment Gifts
You can’t go wrong with getting the boxer or boxing fan in your life some choice boxing equipment.
Boxers like new equipment they can break in, and boxing fans might want to start training for the first time. Some of the equipment below might be nice swag to decorate a man caves or office desk.
Let’s take a look at some options:
2) A Pair of Boxing Gloves
You can’t benefit from a boxing gym membership without a pair of boxing gloves.
Boxing gloves come in a variety of sizes and we’ve written about this before (like in our guide to Muay Thai training). You must pick the right boxing glove size based on the size and need of the person who you’re buying for.
Are the boxing gloves for actual boxing and sparring or are they for training and hitting heavy bags? Depending on your answer, the glove size will be different.
You can personalize boxing gloves with a selection of styles and colors to match the boxer in your life. If they have a flashy personality, you might look at neon colored gloves.
For more down-to-earth, conservative personalities, you can’t go wrong with a solid red or blue pair of gloves – or of course the classics black or white.
But to play it safe, I recommended you check out these 16 oz bestselling bad boys by Fairtex:
Gift lightweight, premium quality, and shock absorbent 16 oz boxing gloves!
3) Jump Rope
This is a must for all fitness regimes and is definitely a practical gift. Jump ropes are an important part of every training session. They help raise heartrate, and develop strong wrists and calves.
There are many jump rope workouts. Skipping ropes are an excellent (and sometimes overlooked) piece of fitness equipment.
Don’t think skipping is for little girls. Skipping ropes make for outstanding and intense workouts.
4) A Punch Tracker
For serious boxers, tracking punch output is helpful. A punch tracker is a practical piece of technology and gives an edge over the competition.
Punch trackers count punches, measure velocity, and recognize the types of punches thrown.
“What gets measured gets managed.” Punch trackers are a serious tool for a serious boxer and will definitely be appreciated.
5) A Smart Watch
Apart from keeping track of punches, why not give the gift of time to the boxing fan in your life. A smart watch tracks heartrate, keeps track of time (obviously) for drills and rounds. They can even play the perfect soundtrack during a training session.
Boxers should never wear a watch in an actual match. But during preparation, and for style, a smart watch is a great gift.
We personally prefer the Fitbit Vera series of smartwatches as they’re more tailored to athletes.
We make regular use of its ‘Kickboxing’ shortcut, which is great when training boxing or any other combat sports you may be involved with that includes boxing!
6) Hand Wraps
Before slipping on a pair of boxing gloves, your loved one will need to wrap their hands. This is one of the most practical gifts they can receive.
Hand wraps protect a fighter’s wrists, knuckles, and hands from the impact of hitting. They’re non-negotiable when it comes to fighting and training. Having a few pairs is in everyone’s best interest.
They also have a tendency to smell from sweat. Having a few pairs is helpful so a person can keep training while other pairs are being washed or dried.
You can find some things to keep in mind when selecting the ideal hand wraps here.
7) Mouth Guard
Making your loved one smile is one of the greatest gifts you can give, and it’s an essential piece of boxing gear. So, let’s make sure they have a nice smile that isn’t damaged from sparring. That’s where a mouthguard comes in.
Even light sparring in boxing training has the risk of causing damage to teeth. You’ll want to make sure that the boxer in your life has all the protection they need to keep their smile complete. A good Mouth guard will protect teeth from impact. And it can easily be molded to fit anyone’s mouth.
This is a great boxing gift ideas because it protects a smile. And as Mother Theresa once said, “The smile is the beginning of love.” In terms of a dependable mouth guards, we highly recommend Everlast’s mouthguards.
And they make a great stocking stuffer.
Protect your teeth with a shock-absorbent design made especially to protect your upper and lower jawline.
8) A Boxing Reflex Ball
Hand-eye coordination is important for boxers but also for everyone. For boxers, this skills helps ensure that your fist hits where your eye is aiming. Hand-eye coordination is also important for kids to develop at a young age. It is also an important skills for adults to maintain as they age.
Just check out how accurate Lomachenko is with his.
The beauty of a boxing reflex ball is that it’s lightweight and doesn’t require a lot of space to use. All you need to do is strap it to your head and you’re ready to go. You don’t need to be big or tough to use it.
And you don’t need a lot of space. This makes it perfect for people living in small apartments. Why? Because they can improve their hand-eye coordination anywhere.
9) A Speed Bag
A speed bag or a punching ball is another piece of equipment that is practical and important. It is lightweight enough to fit in most living environments, regardless of size.
The beauty of a punch ball is it builds speed and accuracy and has almost zero chance of causing any hand injuries.
You can buy punching balls that hang from the ceiling from a swivel.
Or you can also try freestanding models, also called reflex bags (or if you have the money to dish out, the Sparbar) as they’ll help with speed but especially do wonders for accuracy. Plus they’re easily moved into a closet when not in use.
The reflex bag by Tech Tools is a very popular option.
As far as gifts for boxers goes, this one is definitely a crowd pleaser.
I even got one for my little nephew and he loves it!
10) Water Bottle
Ok, so a water bottle might not be the most fun gift, but goddamn it, it’s an effective and thoughtful one.
Recent studies show that most people don’t drink nearly enough water in a day. So many people are dehydrated everyday. That effects their brains, their health, their immune system and their energy levels.
Boxers need more water than the average person. A water bottle is an essential tool to help your boxing loved one keep hydrating throughout the day.
Boxers need to drink water before, during and after training. A water bottle should always be nearby. If you give a boxer a water bottle, your gift will always be within arm’s reach. Romantic right???
11) A Foam Roller
Boxers often suffer from muscle pain. But so do couch potatoes. So boxers and boxing fans can benefit from a nice foam roller.
Boxers suffer from muscle and back pain from overexertion in the boxing gym. Boxing fans might suffer from too much time hunched over a laptop or phone. A foam roller might be just the ticket for both categories.
The medium density of this foam roller means that it's soft enough to help sensitive injuries like sciatica or plantar fasciitis. And hard enough to help relieve tired muscles post-workout.
12) Boxing Trunks
Boxing shorts are made to be comfortable and at the same time look good. These are great for aspiring professional boxers. And also boxing cosplay enthusiasts while they watch Rocky Balboa.
Like boxing gloves, boxing shorts come in numerous styles and colors. You can select a fashion that best matches your loved one. They can be flashy. Or you can get a conservative, classic boxing trunks like Rocky Marciano’s style.
Don’t get confused between boxing shorts and boxer shorts. Boxer shorts are simply underwear although those can be great gifts as well.
13) Punching Bag
There are a variety of punching bag options available. You will want to select one that fits the need of your boxing enthusiast and can fit with their lifestyle.
People living in a small studio apartment don’t want a heavy bag hanging from their ceiling. This would dominate their entire living space. Alternatively, they might be happy with a free-standing punch bag that can be moved to a corner of a room when not in use.
Everlast’s freestanding Power Core punching bag is a great option. It’s versatile regardless of room space, and you don’t need any chains, ropes, etc. to use it.
This convenient bad boy can be put anywhere and has an adjustable height (from 54″ to 65″).
And even though it has a compact design – it’s designed to effectively absorb and disperse impacts so it doesn’t fall over easily like other freestanding bags.
For people with much more space like a garage, a heavy bag might be a brilliant gift. It will hang from the ceiling from a chain.
The boxer in your life can then work on his or her punching output, technique, and strength. Hitting a heavy bag is a great workout and excellent heavy bag workouts are on this YouTube channel.
Following the Covid pandemic, having essential equipment at home such in your garage is a good idea.
It helps your loved one keeps developing and training regardless of what goes on in the world.
14) Speed Cones
Cardio routines are a big part of boxing training. Speed cones are useful for doing drills both in and out of the boxing gym. They are used for speed and agility exercises. These help build leg and core strength as well as help develop explosive speed.
Speed cones can be used at the park and are excellent for getting a heart pumping. And as we know, a strong heart is a loving heart. 😉
Boxing Memorabilia
Depending on your budget, you might consider buying some meaningful boxing memorabilia. These will likely appreciate in value over time. Let’s take a look at some options below:
15) An Autographed Print Memorabilia Gift
If the boxing fan in your life admires Anthony Joshua, Manny Pacquiao or Floyd Mayweather, an autographed poster is a perfect gift. This can be framed and hung on the wall at home or in an office and it definitely doesn’t fail to impress.
These don’t come cheap but then again they say you can’t put a price tag on love. And it’s a good investment since the value of an autographed print memorabilia gift will only increase over time.
You can find these available on eBay and from websites like this one.
16) A Boxing T-Shirt
For any fan of boxing, a boxing t-shirt featuring a favorite boxer is a nice, simple and reliable gift that is likely to please.
These are great for hanging out at home, going to the gym, running errands or going to a bar to watch a boxing match on the big screen.
Couples boxing t-shirts are also a nice touch which can cement any relationship. One romantic idea for a couple would be a matching pair of boxing heartbeat t-shirt. Your hearts beat together as one, but also beat for boxing.
Additional “Outside the Box” Boxing Gift Ideas
17) Boxing Video Games
STEAM has many games that allow boxing fans to simulate the sweet science. “The Thrill of the Fight” is our favorite example. It provides an authentic VR boxing experience.
“The Thrill of the Fight” has excellent reviews from fans and critics. The gameplay focuses on realism and it is affordable and fun. And it gets gamers off the couch and doing exercise in an effective way.
18) Boxing Glove Cuff Links
Cuff links make a strong statement. A person who wears cufflinks has maturity and cares about his appearance. This combination commands respect. But it also gets attention in a subtle but effective way.
Add boxing glove into the equation and the world gets an impactful message of power and strength.
Chances are you don’t want to mess with a person wearing boxing glove cufflinks. This makes it a great gift for that stylish boxing fan or boxer in your life.
19) Boxing Glove Necklace
Female boxers are as tough – and in some ways – even tougher than their male counterparts. But that doesn’t mean they don’t like to dress up and look beautiful.
A necklace is one of the most timeless accessories for women. A boxing glove necklace combines elegance and strength. The combination of elegance and strength is perfect for any modern woman – whether a boxer or boxing fan.
20) Polyester Satin Boxing Robe
After a long day at work, or in the gym, slipping into a bathrobe after a nice hot shower is a great way to relax. Why not make it exciting by making that bathrobe a satin boxing robe.
They’re comfortable, they’re cool, and they’re manly. They also look fantastic on practitioners of womens boxing and make a great unisex gift for all.
Of course, a boxing robe wasn’t invented for relaxing at home. It makes a great gift for amateur boxers and the professional boxer alike for their walkout to the ring.
Satin boxing robes come in a variety of styles and all you need to do is match a style and color to your loved one.
21) Boxing Books
Ernest Hemingway – a major boxing fan himself – once said: “There is no friend as loyal as a book.” And a friend who gives a book is also a great friend.
There are great boxing books about boxing. These include autobiographies, history, fiction, and boxing instruction books.
One of our favorite boxing books is My Life in the Ring and Out, the autobiography of the famous boxer Jack Johnson. The first black boxing champion in US history, he fought during a time when racism was at its height in the USA.
Muhammad Ali once said of Jack Johnson: “I know I’m bad, but he was crazy!”
This book is a true page-turner, even for people who aren’t crazy about reading.
Boxing Gifts Summed Up
So there you have it folks. There’s no shortage of great gift ideas for boxers.
We’ve looked at gifts for training, gifts for looking great, and gifts for relaxing at home. Hopefully these will help you find the perfect boxing gift for your loved one.
And also be sure to check out our complete list of MMA equipment for beginners if your special someone is looking to add more weapons to their toolbox.
Happy hunting and happy holidays!
