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The heated rivalry between Nigerian street-pop artist Portable (Habeeb Okikiola) and Nollywood actor Charles Okocha escalated into a celebrity boxing match. Here's a breakdown of the events leading up to their fight and the reactions from Nigerians:
Reasons Leading to the Fight
Financial Dispute: The root of the conflict between Portable and Charles Okocha was a financial issue. Portable accused Okocha of embezzling N20 million from him, claiming that Okocha cheated him in a deal they had both secured and only sent him a small amount of the agreed sum.
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09:01 - 27.12.2023
Watch: Portable beats Okocha in celebrity bout in Lagos
At Landmark Beach, Portable triumphed in a sanctioned bout that lasted past one in the morning, taking home the championship belt and the sweet taste of revenge.
Online Feud: Following the financial disagreement, the two celebrities engaged in an intense online war of words. This public dispute further fueled their animosity, eventually leading to the idea of settling their differences through a boxing match.
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Boxing Challenge: Portable, taking matters into his own hands, commenced boxing training and publicly challenged Okocha to a one-on-one boxing match. This challenge was in response to the ongoing feud and to settle their financial squabbles.
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The Boxing Match
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The match, sanctioned by Heritage Boxing Entertainment, took place at Landmark Beach in Victoria Island, Lagos State. It kicked off past 1 a.m. and lasted for about 40 minutes.
Portable emerged victorious after delivering a series of powerful blows, winning the match in the third round.
Reactions from Nigerians
Nigerians reacted variously to the announcement and the outcome of the boxing match. Some expressed excitement and anticipation for the event, while others shared humorous and sceptical comments.
The reactions ranged from betting speculations on Portable to comments on the unusual nature of resolving a feud through boxing. Many saw this event as a unique and entertaining way of handling celebrity disagreements.
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