Three things that led to the fight between Portable and Charles Okocha and reactions from Nigerians
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Three things that led to the fight between Portable and Charles Okocha and reactions from Nigerians

Stephen Oladehinde 12:14 - 27.12.2023

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.

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.

Charles Okocha Nigeria celebrity ||  Punch Newspapers
Charles Okocha Nigeria celebrity || Punch Newspapers

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.

Portable, Nigerian musician || Punch Newspapers
Portable, Nigerian musician || Punch Newspapers

The Boxing Match

Portable vs Charles Okocha boxing fight || Punch Newspapers
Portable vs Charles Okocha boxing fight || Punch Newspapers

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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