R.I. Gen. Laws § 41-5.2-13: Uniform rules — Gloves.

(a) The gloves shall be new for all main events and in good condition or they must be replaced.

(b) All contestants shall wear either four- (4), five- (5), or six-ounce (6) gloves, supplied by the promoter and approved by the commission. No contestant shall supply their own gloves for participation.