Venita Akpofure rejects Cross Okonkwo's celebrity boxing match suggestion

Reality television stars Venita Akpofure and Cross Okonkwo were involved in a social media exchange following Okonkwo’s suggestion that Akpofure participate in a celebrity boxing match against Phyna. Okonkwo proposed the matchup on X, stating he would pay to watch the two women fight. Akpofure rejected the idea, questioning the desire to see a woman being punched for entertainment and suggesting Okonkwo send his own wife into a ring instead.

The tension follows recent controversy involving Phyna and content creator Ashmusy regarding a multi-million-naira celebrity boxing deal. Phyna alleged that Ashmusy attempted to have her removed from the event after Phyna had suggested Ashmusy as a potential opponent. Ashmusy denied the claims, stating she withdrew from the event because she was uncomfortable fighting Phyna.