Toba Owojaiye reporting
Lagos, Nigeria
The celebrity boxing match between Portable and Speed Darlington, held at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Lagos on April 18, 2025, concluded with Portable securing a victory via technical knockout (TKO).
Truth Live News gathered that the bout, dubbed “Chaos in the Ring,” was the culmination of a heated rivalry between the two entertainers.
The animosity between Portable and Speed Darlington escalated in March 2025 when Speed Darlington offered Portable #500,000 to perform at his show. Portable publicly rejected the offer, stating he charges #20 million per performance and labeling Speed Darlington as “poor”. The feud intensified with personal insults, including Portable allegedly insulting Speed Darlington’s mother.
During the match, Portable dominated the first round, leading to Speed Darlington being unable to continue due to an injured right wrist. The referee declared Portable the winner after assessing Darlington’s condition. Videos from the event showed the aggressive exchanges between the fighters, with Portable’s agility and force playing a significant role in his victory.
Post-match, Speed Darlington expressed pride in his performance, noting it was his first official boxing match. He also claimed to have suffered a dislocated shoulder and suggested that Portable might have used traditional charms to secure the win.
This victory marks Portable’s second publicized win in the boxing ring. In December 2023, he defeated actor Charles Okocha in another celebrity fight stemming from a financial dispute
The match has further solidified Portable’s reputation as an entertainer unafraid to take his feuds into the boxing ring.