Who is responsible for ensuring gloves are inspected before use?

• A. The boxer.
• B. The corner.
• C. The competition official or federation verifier.
• D. The audience.

Answer: (C)

Gloves must be checked to ensure they’re safe and legal before a fight. An authorized competition official or federation verifier handles that inspection because they’re the impartial authority designated to enforce gear rules, verify padding integrity, check for any alterations, confirm correct size and weight class, and ensure there are no hazards. The boxer or corner can present the gloves and make sure they belong to the fighter, but the official or verifier makes the call on whether they pass. The audience does not participate in safety checks.