Here's a breakdown of the common attire worn by fighters in various sports and martial arts:
1. **Boxing:**
- **Boxers:**
* A pair of **boxing shorts** (brief, tight-fitting shorts) with elastic waistband and an attached strip of fabric for ties.
- A **boxing glove** is worn on each hand, with a handwrap underneath for support and protection.
- **Women's boxing:**
* May offer additional protection with a sports bra under the top (if worn).
2. **Martial Arts (varies by style):**
- **Karate:**
* A **karate uniform**, also known as a "gi," is a traditional uniform consisting of a jacket, pants, and belt. The gi is usually white, although higher belts wear a particular color of belt.
- **Taekwondo:**
* A **Taekwondo uniform**, also called a **do-bok**, consisting of a traditional pants and jacket combinations.
- **Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ):**
* A **BJJ gi**, resembling the karate gi, with multiple colored or striped belts depending on rank.
3. **Judo:**
- **Judo players** wear a **Judo jacket** and **Judo pants** called a gi, although the gi is similar to the karate and BJJ gi but has some key differences, like its design and stitching.
4. **Mixed Martial Arts (MMA):**
- **MMA fighters** wear **fighting shorts** specifically designed with four-ounce gloves (tighter fit) and provide padding for support.
- **Protective gear** may be worn under the shorts for specific regions like ribcage protection for amateur competitions.
- **Gloves** are also a mandatory requirement and resemble boxing gloves, but differ due to the variations in enforcement and standards.
5. **Women's Combat Sports and MMA:**
- **Women's MMA fighting Shorts:** Women's fight shorts are cut differently compared to men's, and sport a protective cup built into their design.