The weigh-in event for the highly anticipated celebrity boxing match between Nigerian artists Portable and Speed Darlington, scheduled for April 18, 2025, at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Lagos, descended into chaos as both entertainers exchanged heated words. The confrontation, marked by personal insults and aggressive posturing, has intensified the longstanding rivalry between the two performers.
The tension between Portable and Speed Darlington has been escalating over time. Previously, Speed Darlington accused Portable of insulting his mother after extending an invitation to perform at his concert, an offer which Portable declined, demanding a ₦20 million appearance fee instead . In response, Portable dismissed Speed Darlington as an unworthy opponent and even proposed a bout with former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, provided he received a 100 million Naira purse .
Despite the verbal sparring and public exchanges, the boxing match between Portable and Speed Darlington remains scheduled for April 18, 2025. Fans are eagerly awaiting to see if the fight will proceed as planned or if further developments will alter the course of this high-profile event.
