Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Black Ops 6 Boxing Gloves

MeleeSeason 5Takes camo
MeleeBoxing Gloves — Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 weapon render

How do you unlock the Boxing Gloves?

The Boxing Gloves is a melee weapon that combines rapid jabs with a heavy strike in Black Ops 6. It arrived in Season 5, originally through the Season 5 event reward. Its Multiplayer, Zombies and Warzone camo challenges are separate; weapon levels are not a prerequisite for starting Military camos.

UnlockSeason 5
AvailabilityOriginal access: Season 5 event reward. Check the current Armory or owned entitlement for access after its original season.
Takes camoYes

Reviewed September 18, 2026. Compiled from official Call of Duty progression and seasonal articles plus the public Call of Duty Wiki camouflage tables, reviewed September 18, 2026. This is a source review, not an in-game verification or confirmation that historical events and packs remain available.

Sources: Call of Duty — progression and Mastery · Call of Duty — launch weapons and ranks · Call of Duty — Season 2 Special equip change · Call of Duty Wiki — full camo table · Call of Duty — Pack-a-Punch cosmetics and upgrades

Weapon sources: Call of Duty — Season 5 weapons · Call of Duty Wiki — exact Special challenges

How does the Boxing Gloves play in Black Ops 6?

Rolea melee weapon that combines rapid jabs with a heavy strike
Real-world basisBlack Ops 6 in-game weapon; this guide does not claim an unverified real-world equivalent.
Useful setupThis weapon does not use the ordinary firearm attachment track. Plan around its movement, attack timing and the exact challenge condition
Challenge noteEach mode has nine Military camos, the two weapon-specific Specials listed below, and four Mastery stages. Complete requirements in their named mode.
Progression tipMultiplayer ends at Dark Matter, Zombies at Nebula and Warzone at Abyss. The final Mastery stages require the 33-weapon prerequisite and an individual weapon challenge. Prestige preserves weapon progression and camos.

Boxing Gloves — Multiplayer camo challenges

CrimsonUnlock all nine Multiplayer Military camos on the Boxing Gloves. Get a Kill without taking any damage 30 times in Multiplayer using the Boxing Gloves.
Frozen HeatUnlock all nine Multiplayer Military camos on the Boxing Gloves. Get 5 Kills in a single match 3 times in Multiplayer using the Boxing Gloves.

Boxing Gloves — Zombies camo challenges

MistUnlock all nine Zombies Military camos on the Boxing Gloves. Get 10 Mangler Eliminations in Zombies using the Boxing Gloves.
SizzlewhipUnlock all nine Zombies Military camos on the Boxing Gloves. Get 300 Eliminations with Brain Rot equipped in Zombies using the Boxing Gloves.

Boxing Gloves — Warzone camo challenges

OceanUnlock all nine Warzone Military camos on the Boxing Gloves. Get 5 Kills shortly after sprinting in Warzone using the Boxing Gloves.
SugarshockUnlock all nine Warzone Military camos on the Boxing Gloves. Get 3 Kills in a single match 2 times in Warzone using the Boxing Gloves.

Mode mastery routes

MultiplayerGold Diamond Dark Spine Dark Matter
ZombiesMystic Gold Opal Afterlife Nebula
WarzoneGold Tiger King’s Ransom Catalyst Abyss

Every camo, exact unlocks — see the full Black Ops 6 camo directory.

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Boxing Gloves — common questions

How do you unlock the Boxing Gloves in Black Ops 6?

The Boxing Gloves is a melee weapon that combines rapid jabs with a heavy strike in Black Ops 6. It arrived in Season 5, originally through the Season 5 event reward. Its Multiplayer, Zombies and Warzone camo challenges are separate; weapon levels are not a prerequisite for starting Military camos. Original access: Season 5 event reward. Check the current Armory or owned entitlement for access after its original season.

How do you unlock camos on the Boxing Gloves?

Start with nine Military camos in your chosen mode, then complete the two Boxing Gloves Special challenges shown on this page. Multiplayer follows Gold, Diamond, Dark Spine and Dark Matter; Zombies follows Mystic Gold, Opal, Afterlife and Nebula; Warzone follows Gold Tiger, King’s Ransom, Catalyst and Abyss. Each Mastery finish has its own prerequisite and weapon challenge.

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