Portable and Charles Okocha Trade Barbs Ahead of Celebrity Boxing Rematch
Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, and Nollywood actor Charles Okocha have reignited their rivalry ahead of their highly anticipated celebrity boxing rematch in Lagos.
Videos from the event have gone viral on social media, showing the two entertainers exchanging insults and standing face‑to‑face while throwing mock punches.
A moderator attempted to calm the situation and redirect their focus to the upcoming bout.
Portable, appearing confident, declared he had prepared for the fight and was determined to secure another victory over Okocha.
He insisted he would repeat his previous triumph when they meet again in the ring, saying, “I’m the man… I go prepare, I don prepare, I go win again, I go fight again. I go beat Charles Okocha.”
His comments further heated the already tense atmosphere as he continued to taunt his opponent.
Okocha, however, refused to be intimidated and challenged Portable to save his energy for the actual fight.
The actor warned the singer against disrespecting him, saying, “So what are you talking about? Can you save that for the ring? Can you save that on the 31st? Don’t disrespect me! I’m not your mate. Don’t disrespect me.”
The exchange generated excitement among fans who witnessed the event and those who later watched the videos online.
The upcoming contest follows several months after Portable claimed a unanimous decision victory over Okocha in their first celebrity boxing encounter.
After the defeat, Okocha reportedly activated the rematch clause, paving the way for another showdown.
The latest face‑off has added more drama to the highly anticipated contest, with both men appearing determined to settle their rivalry once again inside the ring.
