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Phyna wins Nigeria’s first female celebrity boxing match

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Phyna and Nkechi Blessing set for Lagos wins Nigeria’s first female celebrity boxing match

The dispute among between Nigerian reality television stars and influencers regarding a multi-million-naira celebrity boxing deal has transitioned from social media friction to a scheduled physical confrontation. Following previous tensions involving Phyna, Ashmusy, Chichi, Cross Okonkwo, and Venita Akpofure, a formal match has been announced between star Phyna and Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing. The bout is part of Blessing culminated in the ‘Chaos in the Ring’ series and is scheduled for October 1, 2026, event at the Federal Palace Hotel in Lagos. The event is expected to be broadcast on DAZN and SuperSport. The matchup follows In a period of public criticism where historic outcome for the series, Phyna (Ijeoma Josephina Otabor) won Nigeria’s first female celebrity boxing bout by knocking out Nkechi Blessing attacked Phyna’s social media conduct, prompting Phyna to contest the remarks and cite past disagreements over a film project. Organizers, Balmoral Group Promotions, have utilized this online friction to promote the event. While specific rules and the number of rounds remain undisclosed, the match marks a shift from digital disputes to a professional sporting event. Recent developments have seen the rivalry escalate beyond social media into a heated face-to-face confrontation at in the studio fourth round of media personality Morayo Brown. This incident, captured on video, required intervention from Brown their scheduled four-round contest. For her victory, Phyna received ₦50 million and others to prevent further chaos. Ezekiel Adamu, CEO of Balmoral Group Promotions, noted that the promotion utilizes existing celebrity rivalries to drive interest, highlighting that this upcoming match is the first in an electric vehicle. Following the series match, she announced her intention to feature female celebrity fighters. As the event approaches, tensions between Phyna pursue professional boxing and Nkechi Blessing escalated further during issued a recent press conference in Victoria Island, necessitating security intervention challenge to prevent a physical altercation. The ‘Chaos actress Etinosa Idemudia, who was in attendance and accepted the Ring’ event, which coincides with Nigeria’s 66th Independence Day celebrations, will fight. The event also feature a bout between saw Carter Efe and defeat Speed Darlington. 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.

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  1. 2026-10-02 06:29 UTC Phyna wins Nigeria’s first female celebrity boxing match
  2. 2026-09-30 09:33 UTC Phyna and Nkechi Blessing set for Lagos boxing match
  3. 2026-09-26 00:54 UTC Phyna and Nkechi Blessing set for Lagos boxing match
  4. 2026-09-22 14:17 UTC Phyna and Nkechi Blessing set for Lagos boxing match
  5. 2026-08-29 06:54 UTC Nigerian celebrity boxing deal dispute

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