In a highly anticipated celebrity boxing match held at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Lagos on April 18, 2025, Nigerian singer Portable, also known as the “Zazuu” crooner, secured a technical knockout (TKO) victory over rapper Speed Darlington. The bout, dubbed “Chaos in the Rings,” concluded after Speed Darlington failed to rise for the second round following a series of aggressive punches from Portable in the opening round .
The clash stemmed from a public dispute between the two artists, which began when Speed Darlington offered Portable ₦500,000 to perform at his event—a fee Portable deemed insufficient, asserting his standard rate is ₦20 million. The disagreement escalated into a challenge, culminating in the boxing match .
Spectators noted Portable’s swift and assertive approach in the ring, delivering a flurry of punches that left Speed Darlington visibly shaken. Post-match footage circulated online, showing Speed Darlington departing the venue with his arm in a bandage, suggesting a possible injury sustained during the fight .
This victory marks Portable’s second triumph in the celebrity boxing arena, following his previous win against Nollywood actor Charles Okocha in December 2023.
For a visual recap of the match, you can watch the highlights here: