“I’m not fighting Speed Darlington again; I want Anthony Joshua with 100m,” Portable declared.
Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has pulled out of his highly publicized celebrity boxing match with fellow entertainer Darlington Achakpo Okoye, a.k.a. Speed Darlington. The match was set for April 18, 2025, at the Balmoral Convention Center in Lagos.
In a video posted to his Instagram on Thursday, April 10, Portable dismissed the proposed bout, claiming it was a publicity stunt for Speed Darlington’s upcoming April show. Instead, he issued a bold new challenge.
“I’m not fighting Speed Darlington again; I want Anthony Joshua with 100m,” Portable declared.
The sudden cancellation has cast doubt over the celebrity boxing event, which had generated significant buzz online.
While promoters are yet to issue a statement, Portable’s decision appears to have effectively ended the anticipated showdown.
The singer, known for his unpredictable persona and viral antics, seems to be shifting his focus to grander, if unlikely, challenges in the boxing arena.