The fight will mark the first ring appearance for Knapp since last September.
Boxer Roarke Knapp could be South Africa’s new world boxing champion this weekend, when he faces off with the Mexican Jorge Garcia Perez at Emperors Palace in Kempton Park on Saturday.
Knapp, who has dreamt for this opportunity for a long time, has won 10 of his 11 professional fights, losing only once. However, a hand injury forced him to withdraw. Knapp is adamant that his hand is now stronger than ever.
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