Answer: gloved

AnswerCrossword Clue
GLOVEDReady to box, in a way
GLOVEDLike boxers' fists
GLOVEDWearing gauntlets
GLOVEDLike boxers today
GLOVEDProtected, as a surgeon's hands
glovedto cover with a glove
glovedcovering for the hand with a separate piece for each finger
glovedGLOVE, to furnish with gloves (hand coverings)