Watch: Boxer Josh Kelly speaks to James Copley ahead of Roarke Knapp fight

Sunderland-born boxer Josh Kelly is returning to his home town for a fight.

Former Team GP Olympian Kelly will take on Roarke Knapp at the Beacon of Light on Saturday, December 16.

Josh spoke to our writer James Copley about the upcoming event - as well as the current fortunes of Sunderland AFC.

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