Controversial Nigerian singer, Portable, has emerged victorious in a dramatic and highly publicized celebrity boxing match against fellow entertainer, Speed Darlington, claiming the coveted Street King title in a fight that had fans and social media buzzing for weeks.
The much-talked-about bout, which took place at the Balmoral Convention Center in Lagos on April 18, 2025, was the climax of a heated feud that escalated rapidly after Speed Darlington reportedly offered Portable a sum of ₦500,000 to perform at his concert. This move sparked outrage from Portable, who rejected the offer outright and demanded a staggering ₦20 million instead, claiming that was his standard fee for performances.
Things took a sharp turn when Portable labeled Speed Darlington as ‘poor’ and accused him of trying to shortchange a star of his caliber. The tension quickly escalated online, with both parties exchanging insults and daring each other in viral videos and live sessions. This ongoing drama ultimately resulted in a celebrity boxing match challenge, which Speed Darlington boldly accepted without hesitation.
The event drew massive attention from fans, celebrities, and online audiences alike, as videos from the electrifying match made the rounds on social media. The atmosphere at the Balmoral Convention Center was electric, with supporters cheering for their favorites and anticipating a showdown filled with drama and entertainment.
After a series of intense rounds, Portable was declared the winner, and his celebration was as theatrical as the bout itself. In a moment of triumph, the controversial singer knelt in the center of the ring, clutching the championship belt tightly to his chest while basking in the applause of the crowd and cameras flashing around him.
Speed Darlington’s night, however, ended on a sour note as he was spotted leaving the venue with a visibly injured arm wrapped in bandages. According to eyewitnesses and circulating clips, the singer suffered a broken arm during the match, leading to an outpouring of mixed reactions and savage memes from fans online.
Check out some of the hilarious and sharp-tongued reactions from netizens below:
Emma Miller remarked, “Portable was sent by long face to come and destroy Akpi. Akpi need to sue Portable asap.”
Chuks Dibia stated, “Akpi think say na chochocho dem dey use fight motor park tout. He should thank God ‘Mr Long Face’ no get his time.”
Olamileje Oladeji asserted, “The upper cut brought a speedy recovery of reality to Speed Darlington.”
Rahman added, “I swear I don watch am more than 5 times nah dat round about Dey sweet me pass 😂😂😂.”
Watch video of the full fight below…
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Full Video of the fight Between Speed Darlington (Akpi) & Portable (Zazu)
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