Nollywood actress Lizzy Anjorin has accepted a long-standing boxing challenge involving fellow actress Iyabo Ojo and her partner, show promoter Paulo Okoye, reigniting their prolonged public feud.
In an Instagram post shared on Sunday, May 3, 2026, Anjorin declared her readiness to step into the ring, years after Paulo first proposed a celebrity boxing match between her and Ojo, with a ₦10 million prize at stake.
“As at today, 3rd May 2026, I accept your challenge,” she wrote.
However, Anjorin introduced new conditions to the bout. She proposed that Paulo should first face her husband, Chief Lawal, in a 10-round boxing match before she proceeds to fight Ojo the following day.
“You (Paulo) and Chief Lawal will fight 10 rounds non-stop in the ring. Then the next day, it will be me and Iyabo Ojo in the ring,” she stated.
The actress also intensified the rivalry with a series of personal remarks directed at both Paulo and Ojo, challenging them to publicly present evidence of their assets and achievements.
This latest development adds another layer to the long-running dispute between Anjorin and Ojo, which has unfolded across social media, in courtrooms, and through public exchanges over the years. The feud, rooted in both professional and personal disagreements, has evolved into legal battles and repeated accusations.
In 2025, tensions escalated when Ojo filed a ₦1 billion defamation suit against Anjorin. The case was later struck out on procedural grounds, though Ojo indicated plans to pursue further legal action.
The renewed boxing proposal also reflects a growing trend of celebrity fight events within Nigeria’s entertainment industry. Recently, street-pop artiste Portable lost a widely publicised match to comedian Carter Efe at a celebrity boxing event in Lagos, further boosting interest in such spectacles.
