you need the right pair of boxing gloves—end of story. Back in the day, boxing gloves were just these basic padded things you strapped onto your hands. Old-school pugilists, like Billy "The ...

Story continues below photo gallery. As a teenager, despite showing promise in the ring, Green hung up her boxing gloves and focused on basketball, earning a scholarship to Old Dominion University.

The right pair of boxing gloves can make all the difference in both performance and protection. But before you spend your hard-earned money, keep these key factors in mind: Now that you have a ...