Nigerian celebrities Nkechi Blessing Sunday and Josephina Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, are set to take their ongoing social media feud to the boxing ring. The highly anticipated match, tagged “Phyna vs Nkechi,” is part of the “Chaos in the Ring” fight organised by Balmoral Group Promotions. This event has previously featured male entertainers, including Portable, Charles Okocha, and Speed Darlington.
The upcoming boxing show, scheduled to hold in Lagos, appears to be the first featuring female celebrity fighters. Both Nkechi and Phyna have posted faceoff clips, generating significant interest among fans. The growing celebrity boxing circuit has witnessed beefs, social media exchanges, and entertainment become major parts of the promotion, combining celebrity boxing attractions with professional bouts.
Ezekiel Adamu, CEO of Balmoral Promotions, expressed readiness to make the challenges a reality during the pre-event conference. He noted that the company does not create the beefs but rather chooses the ones that give them major eyeballs. Adamu also mentioned that female celebrities are eager to participate, but the company wants real fights, not just entertainment.
Other celebrities billed to box on the same Independence Day are streamer Carter Efe and singer Speed Darlington. This will be the first boxing match between Efe and Darlington, who have a history of rivalry. According to Adamu, Carter Efe has a rematch clause and wants to work on Speed Darlington, who has been on his case.
Speed Darlington will be looking to revive his fortunes when he steps into the ring against Carter Efe, following an intense faceoff ahead of the highly anticipated fight. The contest is expected to be entertaining, with professional boxers and celebrities coming together to provide a unique experience.
Fans have expressed willingness to see other female celebrity rivals, such as Iyabo Ojo and Liz Anjorin, Toyin Abraham and Funke Akindele, and Angela Okorie and Mercy Johnson, take to the ring to settle their beefs. Ezekiel Adamu noted that there are several beefs from the female side, but the company wants to ensure that the fights are real and not just for entertainment.
The event promises to be an exciting experience, with a mix of celebrity boxing attractions and professional bouts. The “Chaos in the Ring” fight has become a popular event, with fans eagerly anticipating the outcome of the matches. The boxing match between Nkechi Blessing and Phyna is expected to be a major highlight of the event.
Key points
- The boxing match between Nkechi Blessing and Phyna is set to take place on October 1, 2026, in Lagos.
- The event is part of the “Chaos in the Ring” fight organised by Balmoral Group Promotions.
- Other celebrities billed to box on the same day include Carter Efe and Speed Darlington.
