4. Gloves are Extremely Versatile
Between bag gloves, light gloves, heavy gloves, sparring gloves, and fighting gloves (and much more) a boxer can start to feel overwhelmed with their options.
While this topic is controversial, a good rule of thumb is to buy 16 ounce sparring gloves. These are the most versatile of the group, since a boxer can work any drill, and also spar with them.
Of course, having multiple sets of gloves never hurt anyone, but a fighter on a budget would be wise to commit to a glove of this standard. With that being said, a little bit of research on the glove goes a long way, and paying the extra dollar may mean a few years or so of bonding with the gloves.
