Boxing gloves are used for exchanging punches with a fellow boxer either during sparring or during a boxing match.
Boxing gloves are used when working with punching equipment such as the heavy punch bag or punch pads.
Only a certain type of boxing gloves may be used during sparring. These boxing gloves are known as sparring boxing gloves.
Only certain types of boxing gloves may be used during an amateur boxing match. These boxing gloves are known as amateur boxing gloves.
Only certain types of boxing gloves may be used during a professional boxing match. These boxing gloves are known as pro boxing gloves.