A heated press conference was held on Tuesday at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Sheraton, Ikeja, Lagos, ahead of the "Chaos in the Ring" event on October 1. Carter Efe and Speed Darlington traded threats and insults, while Phyna and Nkechi Blessing also confronted each other. The event, which will be broadcast live on SuperSport and DAZN, features celebrity boxing contests, including Efe facing Darlington and Phyna battling Nkechi Blessing. The press conference quickly became a spectacle of arguments, insults, and physical exchanges.
Carter Efe questioned Speed Darlington's decision to fight him after his previous defeat to Portable, whom Efe defeated by unanimous decision in May. Efe claimed he would beat Darlington, saying, "Speed Darlington, are you insane? You want to fight me when you could not beat Portable. You should not be in the ring with me at all." Darlington remained unfazed and warned Efe about the championship belt he won from the Portable fight, saying, "Be careful with that belt. Your belt is mine. Do not scratch it now."
The confrontation between Carter Efe and Speed Darlington intensified when Darlington kicked a birthday cake presented to Efe to the ground. Fireworks brought by Efe's entourage were set off at the venue, briefly causing a fire. Security personnel and officials quickly intervened and used fire extinguishers to put out the flames. The incident added to an already volatile afternoon, with organisers repeatedly attempting to control the fighters and their entourages.
The women's bout also provided drama as Phyna and Nkechi Blessing confronted each other ahead of their fight. Nkechi accused Phyna of taking her disrespect too far and insisted she was fully prepared for their meeting in the ring. Nkechi threatened to end the fight early, telling Phyna that she would struggle to withstand her attack. Phyna responded with her own warning, promising to settle their differences when they meet in the ring.
The confrontation between Phyna and Nkechi Blessing saw eggs thrown during the face-off, adding to the disorder as officials tried to keep both fighters apart. Founder of Chaos in the Ring and Balmoral Group Promotions, Dr Ezekiel Adamu, acknowledged that the rivalry had become more intense than expected. Adamu pointed to the confrontations involving Efe and Darlington, as well as the professional fighters on the card, saying the event had produced "a lot of war" ahead of the main night.
The October 1 card will be headlined by Godday Appah's defence of his WBO African Light Heavyweight Continental Championship against Ghanaian boxer Seth "Freezy Macbones" Gyimah. Efe will face Speed Darlington, while Phyna is set to battle Nkechi Blessing in the celebrity boxing contests. The event is expected to be a highly anticipated boxing card, with several high-profile fights.
The Chaos in the Ring event has generated significant attention ahead of the October 1 bouts. With several high-profile fights and intense confrontations between the fighters, the event promises to be an exciting and unpredictable experience for boxing fans. The event will be broadcast live on SuperSport and DAZN, allowing fans to watch the action unfold in real-time.
Key points
- - Carter Efe and Speed Darlington traded threats and insults at a heated press conference ahead of their October 1 boxing bout. - Phyna and Nkechi Blessing also clashed during the build-up to the "Chaos in the Ring" event. - The October 1 card will be headlined by Godday Appah's defence of his WBO African Light Heavyweight Continental Championship against Seth "Freezy Macbones" Gyimah.
