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Charles Okocha Wins Celebrity Boxing Rematch After Portable Walks Out in Lagos

On July 31, 2026, the Balmoral Convention Centre at the Federal Palace Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos hosted the highly publicised celebrity boxing rematch dubbed “Chaos in the Ring.” Nollywood actor and comedian Charles Okocha faced street‑pop star Habeeb Okikiola, known as Portable. The bout ended abruptly when Portable left the ring during the opening round, leading officials to disqualify him and award the victory to Okocha, who reclaimed bragging rights in the rivalry that began in December 2023.

The event, sponsored by Fearless Energy Drink from Rite Foods Limited, attracted a large crowd of celebrities, sports fans and media. In addition to the headline fight, several professional bouts were held, with fighters such as Basit “Joker Boy” Adebayo and Shiloh “Sugar Shy” Defreitas securing wins. Brand manager Olaniyi Aderuku said the partnership reflects the drink’s “I CAN, I AM” philosophy and aims to celebrate courage and resilience.

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Balmoral Convention Centre · Charles Okocha · Fearless Energy Drink · Habeeb Okikiola (Portable) · Lagos · Portable (Habeeb Okikiola) · Rite Foods Limited