Nollywood actor Charles Okocha got his revenge on Saturday after defeating controversial street-pop singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, in a dramatic celebrity boxing rematch that ended in controversy at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Lagos.
The highly anticipated showdown came to an abrupt end after the opening round when Portable was disqualified for leaving the ring before the end of the first round, handing Okocha victory in the much-publicised contest.
Okocha was subsequently declared the winner, overturning the result of their previous encounter and delighting supporters who had backed the actor to avenge his earlier defeat.
The rematch lived up to expectations, with both celebrities exchanging heated words before the opening bell amid a charged atmosphere created by cheering fans. However, the bout descended into chaos when Portable walked out of the ring, prompting officials to disqualify him and award the contest to Okocha.
Shortly after the event, Portable’s management issued a public apology to the organisers, fans and everyone involved, taking responsibility for the incident that brought the contest to an anti-climactic end.
In a statement released after the fight, the management said:
“We sincerely apologize to the organizers, Balmoral Group, the entire event team, our fans, friends, family, and everyone who came out to support Portable at tonight’s celebrity boxing event.
We understand the disappointment caused by the outcome of the fight and by Portable’s decision to step away after the first round. While emotions can run high in moments like these, we respectfully ask everyone to respect his decision and perspective.
On behalf of Portable’s management, we take full responsibility for the disappointment this may have caused. We remain grateful for the unwavering love and support shown to him throughout this journey.”
The apology has generated mixed reactions on social media, with many fans praising the management for accepting responsibility, while others criticised Portable for walking away from the contest before its conclusion.
Despite the controversy, Okocha celebrated the victory, describing it as a deserved triumph after months of preparation for the rematch.
The celebrity boxing rivalry between Charles Okocha and Portable has become one of Nigeria’s biggest entertainment sporting spectacles, drawing widespread attention from fans across the country.
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