Drama burst on Tuesday September 29 for Victoria Island, Lagos, as Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday and reality television star Josephine Otabor, wey many people sabi as Phyna, face each other ahead of their celebrity boxing bout. The clash happen during press conference, and tension between the two entertainers escalate for front of attendees and media people.
The much publicized boxing match dem schedule for Thursday, October 1. Na part of Balmoral Group Promotions’ “Chaos in the Ring” contest wey dem dub Independence edition. For first time, the event go feature female celebrity fighters.
Before the faceoff, Nkechi and Phyna don dey trade words for days. Their exchanges draw plenty attention for social media and entertainment circles. The beef start after Nkechi Blessing publicly call out Phyna over a movie role inside one of her productions. Wetin follow na heated back-and-forth online. Nkechi issue stern warning about Phyna’s attitude, call am disrespectful. The former Big Brother Naija winner fire back with her own response.
But the tension turn physical when the two women exchange punches during faceoff for the press conference. Organisers try to douse the situation make e no escalate further. Both ladies promise say dem go win on October 1.
The incident add another layer to the build-up of a fight wey dem initially present as celebrity boxing contest, but wey personal rivalry between both women dey drive more and more.
The October 1 event go take place for Federal Palace Hotel in Lagos. The contest na part of Balmoral’s celebrity boxing series, wey previously feature mainly male entertainers.
The boxing face-off also feature streamer Carter Efe and singer Speed Darlington. The event descend into palpable chaos after Efe’s birthday cake, wey dem bring forward to celebrate him special day as e coincide with the press conference, was smashed by Darlington. Firecrackers wey Efe’s entourage assist spark disturbing flame, but dem quickly douse am with extinguishers.
Efe open the confrontation by questioning Speed Darlington’s decision to step into the ring with him after him win over controversial act Portable in May. Speed Darlington no back down from him rival threats. He turn attention to Efe’s belt, wey him win against Portable, and talk say, “Be careful with that belt. Your belt is mine. Do not scratch it now.”
Efe enter the bout off the back of unanimous decision win over Portable for same venue in May. The victory earn him promised ₦50m reward from businessman Emeka “E-Money” Okonkwo.
Founder of “Chaos in the Ring” and Balmoral Group Promotions, Dr Ezekiel Adamu, describe the rivalry between Phyna and Nkechi Blessing as one wey don take genuinely personal turn. He describe the upcoming edition as the biggest of the “Chaos in the Ring” boxing series.
The October 1 event go headline Godday Appah’s defence of him WBO African Light Heavyweight Continental Championship against Ghana’s Seth “Freezy Macbones” Gyimah. Dem go broadcast the event live on SuperSport and DAZN, with the card powered by Bet9ja.
