Phyna wins Nigeria’s first female celebrity boxing match

Reality TV star Phyna (Ijeoma Josephina Otabor) made history at the Balmoral Promotions ‘Chaos in the Ring’ event in Lagos, winning Nigeria’s first female celebrity boxing bout. Phyna knocked out actress Nkechi Blessing in the fourth round of their scheduled four-round contest held at the Federal Palace Hotel.

Following her victory, Phyna, who received ₦50 million and an electric vehicle as prizes, announced her intention to pursue professional boxing. She also issued a challenge to actress Etinosa Idemudia, who was present at the event and accepted the fight.

Other notable results from the event included Carter Efe defeating Speed Darlington by technical knockout in a four-round crossover bout. In the professional division, Ghana’s Seth ‘Freezy Macbones’ Gyimah defeated Nigeria’s Godday ‘Zodsolo’ Appah to claim the WBO African Light Heavyweight Continental Championship.