A Nigerian man who placed a N1 million bet on Speed Darlington to defeat Portable in the recently concluded celebrity boxing match has publicly demanded a refund after losing his wager. The unusual incident has caught the attention of social media users, sparking discussions across various platforms.
The drama unfolded in a video that has gone viral on X (formerly Twitter), where the man is seen visibly upset and expressing his frustration over the outcome of the match. In the clip, the man reveals that he had confidently placed a hefty N1 million bet on Speed Darlington, fully expecting him to emerge victorious. However, things took a turn for the worse as Portable not only defeated Speed Darlington in the match, but also left him with an arm injury, further intensifying the bettor’s displeasure.
The man, clearly upset by the result, publicly called on Speed Darlington to refund his money, insisting that he should be compensated for his loss. In his own words, the man says: “Balance me my money back, I bet N1 million. I am not happy.” His candid request has captured the attention of many social media users, leading to a mix of reactions. While some have found humor in the situation, others have expressed support for the man’s frustration, as he felt let down by the outcome of the match.
As the video continued to circulate online, reactions from social media users flooded the comment section, with many offering their opinions on the matter. Some criticized the bettor for his decision to stake such a large amount on Speed Darlington, while others poked fun at the situation. Here are a few reactions that have garnered attention:
See some reactions below:
@Maobeee: “This is an older version of Speed Darlington. Oga, go and sit down. Nobody asked you to go and bet in the name of Speed Darlington, you did that out of your own willingness. If you had won, would you have asked Speed Darlington to come and take part of the money?”
@gentlebjgiant: “The day I saw Speed Darlington’s training and Portable’s training, I knew that day that Portable would finish him within the first two rounds.”
@Success437769: “You don see where boxer dey wear singlet dey fight before.”
@XyzKins: “Fooling no get age limit.”
The situation has become a source of both amusement and debate online, with fans of both celebrities weighing in on the betting drama. Some have pointed out the discrepancy in the training preparations of the two fighters, with many believing that Portable’s better preparation made him the obvious winner. Others have criticized the bettor for not realizing the outcome ahead of time and have raised questions about the logic of staking such a large sum on a celebrity boxing match.
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“I’m not happy at all, Speed Darlington should balance me my money back. I bet ₦1 million that he will win Portable”😭😂🧎
-Man cries out after Portable defeats Akpi on boxing 🥊 pic.twitter.com/RJydYyzrFN
— CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) April 21, 2025
As more reactions continue to pour in, many are curious to see how Speed Darlington or his team will respond to the refund request. Whether the bettor will get his money back remains to be seen, but for now, the viral video and the resulting backlash have made the celebrity boxing match between Speed Darlington and Portable an even more talked-about event in the Nigerian entertainment scene.