Boxing equipment retail covers amateur and professional boxing, kickboxing, Thai boxing (Muay Thai), and general fitness boxing. The market spans beginners buying their first pair of gloves through to serious amateur competitors and professional gyms. Migrating to Shopify suits the product mix — physical equipment, apparel, and gym supplies all handled well by the platform.

Product categories

Boxing gloves: Training, bag, sparring, competition. Weight (oz), padding, wrist support, closure.
Headguards: Open face, full face, cheek protectors. Safety standards.
Heavy bags: Hanging bags, freestanding bags. Weight, filling, height.
Focus pads and mitts: Hook and jab pads, Thai pads, kick shields. Material, padding depth.
Hand wraps: Traditional cloth wraps, gel inner gloves. Length (m), material.
Body protectors and shields: Body armour, punch shields, kickboxing body protectors.
Mouthguards: Boil-and-bite, custom-fit. Shock absorption rating.
Shorts and clothing: Boxing shorts, Muay Thai shorts, rash vests, compression shorts.
Speed balls and accessories: Speed balls, platforms, slip balls, skipping ropes.
Gym and ring equipment: Corner post pads, ring ropes, canvas, water bottles, spit buckets.

Boxing glove specifications

product.metafields.boxing.glove_weight_oz = "12"             // 8-10oz competition, 12oz bag, 14-16oz sparring
product.metafields.boxing.glove_type = "Bag / Training / Sparring / Competition"
product.metafields.boxing.padding_layers = "3"               // layers of foam/gel
product.metafields.boxing.padding_type = "Multi-layer foam / Gel / Latex foam"
product.metafields.boxing.wrist_support = "Velcro / Lace / Hybrid"
product.metafields.boxing.outer_material = "Leather / PU leather / Synthetic"
product.metafields.boxing.inner_lining = "Moisture-wicking mesh / Satin"
product.metafields.boxing.competition_approved = "true"       // AIBA / WBC / IBF sanctioned

Glove weight selection guide

Boxing glove weight (oz) is the primary specification buyers ask about. Include guidance on product pages:

8–10 oz: competition weight for lighter weight classes
10–12 oz: bag work and pad work for regular trainers
14–16 oz: sparring — more padding protects both the wearer and sparring partner
Body weight guide: lighter fighters (under 65kg) typically use 12–14 oz training gloves; heavier fighters (over 80kg) use 14–16 oz
Including a weight selection guide on product pages reduces pre-purchase questions significantly

Headguard safety standards

product.metafields.boxing.headguard_type = "Open face / Full face / Cheek and chin"
product.metafields.boxing.padding_foam = "Latex / Memory foam / Layered"
product.metafields.boxing.aiba_approved = "true"             // amateur competition approved
product.metafields.boxing.bar = "None / Nose bar / Face bar"

UK Amateur Boxing Association and England Boxing recommend headguards meeting EN 13067 standard (boxing headguard safety) for amateur competition. Note compliance on product pages when applicable.

Heavy bag specifications

product.metafields.boxing.bag_weight_kg = "40"
product.metafields.boxing.bag_height_cm = "120"
product.metafields.boxing.bag_diameter_cm = "35"
product.metafields.boxing.bag_type = "Hanging / Freestanding / Wall-mounted / Angled"
product.metafields.boxing.filling = "Water-filled / Sand-filled / Textile-filled / Pre-filled"
product.metafields.boxing.outer_material = "Leather / PU leather / Canvas"
product.metafields.boxing.chain_included = "true"
product.metafields.boxing.max_ceiling_load_kg = "150"        // for hanging bags — important for safe installation

Heavy bag installation and safety

Heavy bags must be hung from suitable fixings — poorly installed bags are a significant safety risk:

Note maximum load and recommended fixing type on heavy bag product pages
Wall bracket and ceiling hook accessories: upsell with purchase
Freestanding bags avoid installation concerns — good for home customers
Water-filled bags (some freestanding models): easy to fill and relocate, but note fill instructions

Gym and club wholesale

Boxing gyms and fitness clubs order equipment in volume and need reliable supply:

Gym packs: bundle sets of gloves, pads, and wraps for new gym setups
Trade pricing: 20–30% below RRP for verified gym accounts (minimum order value)
Branded equipment: many gyms want their logo on pads and bag mitts — custom print-on-demand for B2B orders
Ring and gym fit-out: corner post pads, ring ropes, canvas — typically large B2B orders via contact form rather than standard checkout

Post-migration checklist for boxing equipment stores

Gloves: weight (oz), type (bag/sparring/competition), and outer material as metafields; weight selection guide on product pages
Headguards: type and competition approval standard noted
Heavy bags: weight (kg), height, type, and ceiling load rating as metafields; installation note on product page
Competition equipment: AIBA/sanctioning body approval noted on applicable products
Gym wholesale: trade account tags or B2B app configured; gym pack bundles created
Hand wraps: length (m) and material noted; inner gloves vs cloth wraps distinction clear

Migrating a boxing equipment store from WooCommerce to Shopify (2026)