By Ghazali Ibrahim
Controversial Nigerian street-pop singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, suffered defeat in his highly anticipated celebrity boxing rematch against Nollywood actor Charles Okocha after being disqualified for walking out of the ring before the contest was concluded.
The bout, staged on Friday, descended into chaos when Portable exited the ring during the fight, prompting officials to disqualify him and hand victory to Okocha.
The result marked a dramatic turnaround for the actor, who avenged his defeat in their previous celebrity boxing encounter.
The rematch was organised months after the entertainers renewed their rivalry following a public fallout.
Fans had anticipated another explosive showdown, but the contest ended in controversy rather than a decisive finish inside the ring.
Following the fight, Portable defended his decision to leave the ring, insisting there were issues that influenced his actions during the bout.
The singer later addressed the incident publicly, offering his explanation for the dramatic exit.
The latest defeat adds another twist to Portable’s growing defeat in celebrity boxing after a massive defeat from Carter Efe, while Okocha will celebrate the victory as redemption after falling short in their first meeting.
Despite the controversy, the rivalry between the two entertainers has once again generated widespread attention across Nigeria’s entertainment and sporting communities.
