Rank #2 in Best Boxing Gloves 2026: 10 Ranked, and Why the Weights Don't Match
Venum Elite Boxing Gloves
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Venum Elite is number 2 in this guide. Venum lists it at £99.99, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 8,517 ratings, and the rating breakdown shown in the ad covers 100 reviews: 82 five-star, 12 four-star, 4 three-star and 2 one-star.
The number worth checking on this fiche is the weight. The Size field says 8 oz and the model number ends in 8oz, but Item Weight says 340 g — which is 12 oz. The same fiche lists Number of Items as 1, so it is not clear whether that 340 g describes one glove or the pair, and nothing in the bullets settles it. That is the pattern running through this guide: the weight field is not filled in the same way twice. Everything below comes from the Venum listing as it appears on the Amazon page, not from any test or handling by us.
How those 8,517 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.7 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £99.99 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7 out of 5 from 8,517 ratings |
| Rating breakdown shown | 82 five-star, 12 four-star, 4 three-star, 2 one-star (100 reviews) |
| Size (as listed) | 8 oz |
| Item Weight (as listed) | 340 g |
| Number of Items (as listed) | 1 |
| Glove Type | Training |
| Closure and material | Hook and loop; synthetic (listed as Skintex leather) |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Bought as a gift, as requested.I'm told that they are a good fit and are ideal for sparring and bag work.”
Verified purchase“Great quality gloves”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Boxing Gloves 2026: 10 Ranked, and Why the Weights Don't Match.
Questions people ask
What size are the Venum Elite boxing gloves?
The Size field says 8 oz and the model number ends in 8oz, but the Item Weight field on the same listing says 340 g, which is the weight of a 12 oz glove.
How much do they cost?
£99.99 as listed.
What is the rating?
4.7 out of 5 from 8,517 ratings. The breakdown shown covers 100 reviews, of which 82 are five-star.
What are they made of?
The bullets describe premium Skintex leather construction, a mesh panel under the fist for thermal regulation, triple density foam, a reinforced palm and strengthened seams. The Material Type field simply says synthetic.
Do they arrive as a pair?
The listing does not say so plainly. It gives Number of Items as 1, so it is unclear whether the stated 340 g is one glove or two.
What are they meant for?
The Glove Type field says training, and one buyer describes them as ideal for sparring and bag work.
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