Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, aka Portable, and his rival, Darlington Okoye, aka Speed Darlington, engaged in fierce verbal exchanges during their weigh-in for the “Chaos In The Ring” boxing event. The two musicians promised a brutal showdown at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Lagos.
Portable boasted about his fighting prowess, saying, “I am a street fighter, and they paid me money to beat you, so I will beat you. I am sorry in advance.” Speed Darlington responded with equal ferocity, saying, “You can’t beat me, let’s go now! Nothing can happen. It is here that they will wipe your blood.”
The longstanding animosity between the two artistes reportedly escalated when Speed Darlington offered Portable N500,000 to perform at his event – an offer that the latter considered insulting. Nigerian Boxing Board of Control Chairman, Rafiu Ladipo, emphasized the importance of proper medical procedures before professional boxing matches.
“There are two doctors here doing the medicals for all these boxers before the fight tomorrow. This is what they should have done in Ghana, so we are saying it again that 24 hours before every professional boxing fight, all boxers should have medicals and weigh-in,” Ladipo stated.
The “Chaos In The Ring” event will feature elite fighters from six countries, including Ghana, Tanzania, Egypt, Italy, the United Kingdom, and Nigeria. Nigerian boxing sensation Basit “Jokerboy” Adebayo will also fight for the World Boxing Organization Youth International lightweight title against Tanzanian challenger Suleiman Sheha.
Portable had previously defeated Nollywood actor Charles Okocha in a similar celebrity boxing match in December 2023. With both Portable and Speed Darlington having undergone their medicals and weigh-ins, boxing enthusiasts are in for what promises to be an explosive celebrity encounter in the ring.
The event is expected to draw a large crowd, with fans eagerly anticipating the intense rivalry between Portable and Speed Darlington. The “Chaos In The Ring” boxing event aims to bring together boxing enthusiasts and music fans for an exciting evening of action-packed fights. As the two musicians prepare to face off in the ring, their fans are gearing up for what promises to be an unforgettable experience.
The outcome of the fight is uncertain, but one thing is clear: both Portable and Speed Darlington are determined to emerge victorious. With their trash talk and confidence, they have set the stage for an epic showdown. The boxing world will be watching closely as these two celebrities put their skills to the test in the ring.