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Phyna wins Nigeria’s first female celebrity boxing match

Overview

The dispute between Nigerian reality television star Phyna and Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing culminated in the ‘Chaos in the Ring’ event at the Federal Palace Hotel in Lagos. In a historic outcome for the series, Phyna (Ijeoma Josephina Otabor) won Nigeria’s first female celebrity boxing bout by knocking out Nkechi Blessing in the fourth round of their scheduled four-round contest.

For her victory, Phyna received ₦50 million and an electric vehicle. Following the match, she announced her intention to pursue professional boxing and issued a challenge to actress Etinosa Idemudia, who was in attendance and accepted the fight.

The event also saw Carter Efe defeat Speed Darlington via 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 secure the WBO African Light Heavyweight Continental Championship.

Entities

Phyna · Ashmusy · Balmoral Group Promotions · Nkechi Blessing · Big Brother Naija

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 7 sources
    Phyna wins Nigeria’s first female celebrity boxing match

    Phyna made history by winning Nigeria’s first female celebrity boxing match, knocking out Nkechi Blessing in Lagos. She has since challenged Etinosa Idemudia to a follow-up bout.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Nkechi Blessing and Phyna to settle rivalry in boxing match

    Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday and reality star Phyna will settle their public rivalry in a boxing match on October 1, 2026, in Lagos.

  3. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Phyna and Nkechi Blessing to face off in Lagos celebrity boxing match

    Influencers Phyna and Nkechi Blessing will compete in a celebrity boxing match in Lagos on October 1, 2026, following a series of public social media disputes.

  4. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Venita Akpofure rejects Cross Okonkwo's celebrity boxing match suggestion

    Venita Akpofure rejected a suggestion from Cross Okonkwo to participate in a celebrity boxing match against Phyna, amid ongoing disputes regarding a high-stakes boxing deal involving Phyna and Ashmusy.

  5. [CULTURE] 8 sources
    Phyna and Ashmusy clash over celebrity boxing deal

    Nigerian reality stars Phyna and Ashmusy are embroiled in a dispute over a multi-million-naira boxing deal, with allegations of sabotage and further clashes involving fellow star Chichi.

Sources

afrikmag.com · creebhills.com · gistlover.com · gistmania.com · gistreel.com · gwg.ng · kemifilani.ng · naijanews.com · olorisupergal.com · promptnewsonline.com · punchng.com · qed.ng · sagagist.com.ng · theghanareport.com · thepodiummedia.com · thisdaylive.com

This summary has been updated 4 times: see revision history