How to Unlock the Boxing Gloves Melee Weapon in Black Ops 6 Season 5

If you’re looking for a stylish way to finish opponents up close in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone, the Boxing Gloves melee weapon is this season’s must-have addition. Introduced in Season 5, it’s unlocked only during the in-season ’90s Action Heroes Event. Here’s everything you need to know:

🥊 Weapon Overview

• Type: Melee Weapon — Boxing Gloves

• Damage: Moderate

• Speed: Fast attack animations with a great lunging distance

• Customization: Skins only—no attachments

• Mastery: Has its own Mastery badge progression

📅 How to Unlock

Unlock the Boxing Gloves by completing Event Challenges during the ’90s Action Heroes event, which kicks off in-season after the full Season 5 launch on August 7, 2025 at 9 AM PT / 5 PM BST.

🎯 Why Players Love It

• Offers a unique melee option with rapid jabs and uppercuts

• Performs well in chaotic indoor maps and for close-range kill confirmations

• Fun and nostalgic flair—not typical of standard weapons

✅ Quick Unlock Tips

1. Play during the ’90s Action Heroes event window.
2. Complete the assigned Event Challenges tied to the weapon unlock track.
3. Grab the Boxing Gloves from your in-game inventory once challenges are completed.

✅ TL;DR

• The Boxing Gloves are a free melee weapon introduced in Season 5 of BO6 / Warzone.

• Unlock them by completing ‘90s Action Heroes Event challenges, available in-season starting August 7.

• Distinct fast melee weapon best for close-range takedowns and crowd chaos.