The long-running feud between Nigerian musicians Portable and Speed Darlington finally came to a head in an unusual but exciting way—a celebrity boxing match. The event, which took place at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Lagos, was part of the “Chaos In The Ring” series organized by Game Rush and Balmoral Promotions. Fans came out in numbers, eager to see who would be crowned the true “King of the Streets.”
From the start, it was clear Portable came prepared. With quick moves and strong punches, he dominated the match and defeated Speed Darlington in the first round by technical knockout. The referee stopped the fight after it was obvious that Speed couldn’t continue, sealing the win for Portable.
Their beef started when Speed Darlington reportedly offered Portable ₦500,000 to perform at his show—a move Portable found disrespectful. He responded by saying he charges ₦20 million per show, and things quickly got heated from there. The argument turned into a challenge, and soon, the boxing match was set.
After the match, Speed Darlington claimed he felt weak during the fight and even accused Portable of using “juju” (a local term for charms or spiritual power). He also said he had a dislocated shoulder and called for a rematch to prove himself.
While some fans are still debating the fairness of the fight, others are celebrating Portable’s win and calling him the new “Street King.” Whether there will be a rematch remains to be seen, but one thing is clear—this fight has taken the rivalry between these two artists to a whole new level.