Abstract: A thumbless boxing glove is disclosed with a mitt section defined by a soft padded back portion and a palm portion. The back portion and palm portion define an inner cavity for receiving the entire hand of a boxer. A flexible strap is secured within the inner cavity for restricting movement of a boxer's thumb to a position for proper clenching about the boxer's fist. The palm portion is cut away to provide a longitudinally extending opening theein. Lacings bridge the opening and connect the margins thereof for tightening the glove about the boxer's hand. The lacings are secured to the soft padded back portion at a point beyond the palm portion to draw the back portion into a fist conformation upon tightening the lacings.