Kaptein can do it with one punch, says Bopape

Kaptein’s last fight was in December when he stopped Koopman’s stablemate Phikelelani Khumalo in three rounds, while Koopman has not fought since March 26 last year when he retained his IBF Continental Africa belt with a fifth-round stoppage of Jamie Webb.

Bopape described Koopman as a busy boxer who wastes no time once he gets inside the ring. “He does what he is in there to do and get the job done," said Bopape. “Kaptein is my slight favourite based on his power.”

Punching power comes from the base of the body upward. Some fighters who are blessed with power are unable to utilise it accordingly because they have not been taught right.

Many fighters think that weight training would be an advantage for their punching power but the truth is that weight training helps out in building strong muscles; however, it does not enhance punching capacity.