Lagos – Nigerian music star Portable emerged victorious against fellow artist Speed Darlington in their celebrity boxing clash Saturday night. The anticipated match, promoted as ‘Chaos in the Rings’, unfolded at the Balmoral Events Centre in Lagos but finished quickly. The key moment saw Portable defeats Speed Darlington declared after an injury forced Speed Darlington out of the contest following the first round.
Injury Halts Fight Early
Fans gathered anticipating several rounds of action, but the bout concluded after just one. Speed Darlington sustained a broken arm during the initial exchanges. He was unable to return for the second round due to the injury. Consequently, officials awarded the win to Portable by technical knockout (TKO). This victory marks another win for Portable in the celebrity boxing scene.
Feud Fuels Boxing Showdown
The fight stemmed from a public disagreement between the two performers. Reports indicate the conflict ignited after Speed Darlington offered Portable N500,000 to perform at his show. Portable publicly deemed the offer too low, sparking tensions that eventually led to scheduling the ‘Chaos in the Rings’ match. This win follows Portable’s previous boxing victory over actor Charles Okocha several months ago. The event venue, the Balmoral Events Centre, frequently hosts major Lagos entertainment gatherings.
Abiodun Labi
