Fan Casting Red Boxing Gloves in Sort by Tropes

Even in the less politically correct era of animation long gone, the pioneers of animation thought that using boxing gloves instead of bare fists lowered the level of violence. They were also much easier to draw, and easier to see. However, it has since been proven that because they allow people to hit harder without hurting themselves, they actually cause more damage than they prevent, even though a big, heavy boxing glove actually lessens the impact of the punch due to the padding.