{"id":194570,"date":"2019-01-12T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-01-12T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/194570\/knap-ready-for-the-future\/"},"modified":"2019-01-11T15:19:57","modified_gmt":"2019-01-11T13:19:57","slug":"knap-ready-for-the-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/sports-news\/2019\/01\/12\/knap-ready-for-the-future\/","title":{"rendered":"Knap ready for the future"},"content":{"rendered":"

Meadowdale resident and boxer Roarke Knap is still set on taking the South African boxing world by storm.<\/p>\n

Since the Bedfordview and Edenvale NEWS (the GCN\u2019s sister newspaper) last met with the junior middleweight boxer in January last year, the 20-year-old boxer has changed things up in his pursuit of becoming a SA boxing icon.<\/p>

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He most recently signed with Golden Gloves promoters and started training at Hot Box Gym as a full-time boxer.<\/p>\n

Knap said the decision to move gyms was nothing personal but rather a choice to grow as a boxer.<\/p>

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Meadowdale boxer Roarke Knap in the ring preparing for his upcoming fight, which is to be held at Emperors Palace on February 24.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

He moved after visiting the United Kingdom in August.<\/p>\n

\u201cGoing over to the UK was a great learning experience. While there I saw a different level and world of boxing,\u201d said Knap.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is supreme boxing talent in SA, but overseas the sport is handled more professionally.\u201d<\/p>\n

Despite it always being Knap\u2019s dream to box in the UK, he said he decided to return home to be with his family and friends.<\/p>\n

\u201cI had always wanted to move to the UK and box overseas, so when I saw the opportunity I took it,\u201d said Knap.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo be honest I struggled being away from my family and my friends and I just missed being in South Africa.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Meadowdale boxer Roarke Knap in the ring with his coach Vusi Mtolo preparing for his upcoming fight, which is planned to be held at Emperors Palace on February 24.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Since moving over to Hot Box Gym, Knap has been under the mentorship of Vusi Mtolo, who has 20 years of boxing experience behind him.<\/p>\n

Mtolo said things with Knap are going well and look promising.<\/p>\n

\u201cKnap has respect for the sport and for other boxers, which is good because he will continue to learn new techniques and become a better boxer,\u201d said Mtolo.<\/p>\n

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\u201cIf Knap keeps going the way he is now he could become a world champion.\u201d<\/p>\n

Knap believes by fighting under Golden Gloves his boxing career will expand and he will grow as a sportsman.<\/p>\n

To date, Knap has six wins, zero losses and one draw.<\/p>\n

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Meadowdale boxer Roarke Knap in the ring with his coach Vusi Mtolo preparing for his upcoming fight, which is planned to be held at Emperors Palace on February 24.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cGolden Gloves is affiliated to countless champions, so for me it was a no-brainer. They are one of the best promoters in the country,\u201d said Knap.<\/p>\n

Knap said while with Golden Gloves he will have more fights and will get more exposure on SuperSport and at Emperors Palace.<\/p>\n

On February 24 Knap is set to face off against an opponent at Emperors Palace.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt the moment a fight has been planned, but I will find out whom I am fighting closer to the time.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Founder of Real Deal and manager of Roarke Knap, Marco Luis, junior middleweight boxer Roarke Knapp and Vusi Mtolo.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Knap said although he hopes to become a boxing legend and a household name, he still has plans to assist the community.<\/p>\n

One of the ideas he has in mind is working in close partnership with organisations against bullying.<\/p>\n

Knap said even if organisations are not involved in anti-bullying projects they are more than welcome to contact him through his manager, Marco Luis, on 082 578 9229.<\/p>\n

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