Abstract: Implementations of a boxing glove with open fingers are provided. In some implementations, the boxing glove comprises material configured to cover the palm area and dorsal area of a hand and a portion of the fingers and thumb on the anterior and posterior of the hand when a hand is inserted into the boxing glove. The boxing glove further comprises separate tubular coverings having an opening therethrough configured to separately surround the fingers and thumb when a hand is inserted into the boxing glove. The boxing glove further comprises a pre-molded foam configured to cover the dorsal area of a hand and a portion of the fingers and thumb when a hand is inserted into the boxing glove. The curved portion of the pre-molded foam keeps its form when the fingers are extended and instead bends at the juncture of the curved portion and the finger portion of the pre-molded foam. In some implementations, the material is gathered on the sides of the curved portion.

Abstract: A kick boxing glove has an extended rear portion attached to a front section having a thumb, finger and palm portion. The extended rear portion has a leather outside layer and fabric inner layer with a molded foam in between for covering; the outer wrist and forearm of a kick boxer. The kick boxer inner wrist is covered with multiply connected flexible sections, each section having a leather outer layer and either a leather or fabric inner layer with a molded foam in between the layers.