- Safiu Kehinde
The exchange of words between Nigerian music artist, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, and fellow singer, Darlington Okoye (Speed Darlington), changed to exchange of fists on Friday night Portable knocking out Darlington in a highly anticipated celebrity boxing match.
Both artistes locked horns at the “Chaos In The Ring” event held at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Lagos.
According to report Portable dominated the ring, solidifying his reputation as the reigning champion of Nigeria’s celebrity boxing scene.
The Zazoo crooner knocked out Darlington in the first round with series of heavy punches as the later was no match for Portable’s sharp footwork and aggressive tactics.
Prior to the bout, both artists posted videos of their training session while exchanging verbal jabs.
Speed Darlington vowing to “throw” Portable out of the ring.
He was captured in a viral video last month pricing a casket which he claimed will be used off Portable after the match.
On his part, Portable boasted of an easy win, referencing his previous victory over Nollywood actor Charles Okocha in a similar celebrity bout in December 2023.
However, the singer would be engaged in legal battle with veteran Fuji legend, Saheed Osupa, over alleged defamation.
He was remanded in Ilorin prison, Kwara State, after failing to meet his bail conditions.
Osupa, however, withdrew the case, leading to Portable’s release from prison few days to the duel against Speed Darlington.