Former Big Brother Naija housemate and professional boxer Mike Edwards, popularly known as Machine Mike, has challenged skit maker and streamer Carter Efe to a celebrity super fight. In a post on Monday, Mike directly tagged Carter Efe, questioning his reluctance to fight a "real" opponent. Mike has been a professional boxer since April 2024, joining the Cruiserweight division of Misfits Boxing.
Carter Efe, whose real name is Oderhohwo Joseph Efe, has become a prominent figure in Nigeria's Chaos in the Ring celebrity boxing series, promoted by Balmoral Promotions. His first fight took place on May 1, 2026, at Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, where he defeated singer Habeeb 'Portable' Badmus by unanimous decision, winning the celebrity title and a reported N50 million prize.
Mike Edwards is not a typical celebrity boxer. The BBNaija 2019 runner-up is a two-time Nigerian high jump champion with a personal best of 2.25m, who switched allegiance from Great Britain to Nigeria in 2018. He made his professional boxing debut on August 31, 2024, at the Dublin Arena, defeating actor and former Love Island contestant Jake Cornish by unanimous decision after five rounds.
After his win against Portable, Carter Efe called for international opponents, mentioning American rapper DDG and boxing legend Floyd Mayweather. However, Mike Edwards believes Carter Efe has been avoiding a fight with him, a "real" fighter. Mike claims he has spoken to Dr. Eazy Adamu and Balmoral Promotions, and is ready to sign a contract for the proposed fight.
Mike Edwards is scheduled to handle his business on November 7th in Dubai, and then plans to face Carter Efe in a celebrity super fight. The proposed fight, dubbed "MACHINE MIKE vs CARTER EFE," aims to give Nigeria the fight it wants. Mike urges Carter Efe to quit fighting lesser opponents and accept the real challenge.
Carter Efe's second outing took place on October 1, 2026, at the Independence Day edition of Chaos in the Ring, where he defeated rapper Speed Darlington in a four-round bout. With this win, Carter Efe seems to be gaining confidence in his boxing career, but Mike Edwards remains convinced that he is the tougher opponent.
The challenge issued by Mike Edwards has sparked interest among boxing fans, who are eagerly waiting to see if Carter Efe will accept the fight. If the fight materializes, it will be a significant event in Nigeria's celebrity boxing scene, pitting two popular figures against each other in the ring.
Key points
- Mike Edwards challenges Carter Efe to a celebrity super fight.
- Carter Efe has won two fights in the Chaos in the Ring series.
- Mike Edwards is a professional boxer and two-time Nigerian high jump champion.
