Controversial Nigerian musicians Speed Darlington and Portable are set to face off in a celebrity boxing match. on April 18, 2025, at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Lagos.
The event follows a heated online exchange between the two artists after Speed Darlington offered Portable ₦500,000 to perform at his show, an offer that sparked controversy.
Portable, who described the amount as ridiculous, dismissed Darlington as “poor” and claimed he charges no less than ₦20 million per performance.
“You are inviting me for a show, and you don’t have money. You use my name to promote your show. I charge ₦20 million, ask around. I don’t know that you are poor. I don’t want to be friends with poor people,” Portable said.
Darlington later expressed regret over the offer, questioning the insults that followed. “I regret it because why the insults?” he stated.
Announcing the bout on Instagram, the event’s organizer, Mygamerush, wrote: “You asked and now it is here. Two street kings battle for ultimate street supremacy.”
The upcoming match has already generated significant buzz online, with fans eagerly anticipating the showdown. Social media users shared their excitement:
@jjaiye1_: “Can’t wait to watch this 😂”
@maclam4ever: “This would be the best art discovery in the entertainment industry. Street beef fight helps to settle disputes and provides an alternative to street violence. Boxing Art 🥊🐎💯”
@julles_beauty: “Ah, they wan fight 😮😮 Person no suppose miss this one oo😂😂”
@ajero_snazzy: “Presido be careful with that boy Portable, he dey use jazz oh😂. Well, I trust you for that, biggest boyoyo in town❤🙌.”
Credit: Instagram // mygamerush
