Zazzu sensation Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable (Omo Olalomi), emerged victorious over Speed Darlington in the Chaos in the Ring bout early Saturday morning, Sports247 reports.
Once again in the growing Nigerian celebrity boxing scene, defeating rapper and internet personality Speed Darlington by Technical Knockout (TKO).
The highly publicized match, tagged Chaos in the Ring, took place at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, drawing a massive crowd of fans, celebrities, and social media influencers.
The bout was filled with drama from the outset, with both entertainers putting on a show that blended street bravado with chaotic energy.
Portable dominated the first round with his aggressive style and unorthodox technique, landing multiple wild punches while taunting his opponent.
Speed Darlington, who had talked a big game leading up to the fight, appeared overwhelmed and visibly exhausted by the end of the first round.
He ultimately refused to get up for the second round, prompting the referee to call a TKO in Portable’s favor. He was later seen walk off the ring with bandage over his shoulder and fist which suggest he might have suffered a dislocated shoulder.
This marks Portable’s second straight win in celebrity boxing.
He previously defeated actor and fellow entertainer Charles Okocha in December 2023 in another viral match that captured widespread attention online.
With this win, Portable continues to build his persona as not just a controversial musician but also an unpredictable showman in the boxing ring.
The aftermath of the fight sparked a flurry of reactions across social media, where fans and spectators shared their thoughts on what they had just witnessed:
“This what dey called street fight I swear. Portable omo werey. The referee suppose allow bottle now.” A facebooker wrote .
Another expressed concern about Speed Darlington’s health due to the rough nature of the bout, “It’s unfortunate that PORTABLE dislocated SPEEDY’S shoulder. He was too rough.”
Another one call for more of celeb boxing
“This is how these celebs should be settling disputes… In the ring. Can’t wait to see Burna Boy and Asake.”
The unorthodox nature of the bout was well captured by majority of the fans and this user captured it succinctly.
“This definitely not a boxing match — it’s a combination of wrestling, MMA, and market women kind of fight.”
In summary, while some praised the entertainment value, others criticized the lack of professionalism and discipline in the match, calling for clearer rules and better officiating in future events.
Still, the growing popularity of celebrity boxing in Nigeria suggests fans are more than ready for another chaotic showdown and Portable seems eager to deliver just that.
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