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Punching Gloves
/ˈpʌn.tʃɪŋ ɡlʌvz/noun
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Punching gloves, often synonymous with boxing gloves, are padded hand coverings designed to protect the wearer's knuckles and the opponent's face during strikes in combat sports. They help distribute impact force to minimize injuries, evolving from basic leather wraps to high-tech designs with foam padding for better safety in professional and amateur settings.
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Despite their protective intent, the introduction of punching gloves in the 19th century actually increased knockouts in boxing by encouraging harder punches without immediate hand pain, leading to the famous Marquess of Queensberry rules in 1867 that standardized the sport.
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