Darlington accuses loquacious Zazuu crooner, Portable, of using juju to win their bout
The highly anticipated 'Chaos in the Rings' encounter was short-lived as Speed Darlington failed to show up for the second round after a flurry of punches from Portable in the latter part of Round One.
Self-acclaimed King of the Streets, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, defeated his rival, Darlington Okoye, aka Speed Darlington, in the bout tagged 'Chaos in the Rings', blaming juju for his defeat.
Darlington said Portable used charms commonly referred to as juju during their celebrity boxing match.
In a video posted to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Speed Darlington alleged that his shoulder became dislocated during the match, despite not experiencing any significant fatigue.
He suggested that his opponent may have introduced native charms into the ring, which, in his view, influenced the outcome of the fight.
Portable emerged victorious in the encounter, which has since generated widespread attention online.
According to reports, tensions between the two artists escalated after Speed Darlington offered Portable ₦500,000 to perform at an event, an offer Portable reportedly found insulting.
It was a fight to the finish at the Balmoral Events Centre in Lagos as Portable displayed incredible boxing skills and defeated his opponent by technical knockout. The singers promised a fierce confrontation during their weigh-ins on Thursday, as they had a brief altercation before they were separated by bouncers.
Right after the incident, Portable showed off his boxing skills, with many concerned if his opponent could face him on Friday night.
The Zazuu crooner was incredible during the fight, beginning with a flurry of punches as soon as the bell for Round One sounded. Like a seasoned boxer, Portable looked fierce, showcasing his impressive footwork to signal he meant business in the ring.
In the final seconds of the round, the Zeh Nation boss landed deft punches on his opponent as Akpi visibly looked dazed, but he was saved by the bell.
The Seredebe crooner could not return for Round 2, and the match referee signalled the end of the bout as Portable won by TKO.
