Portable and Charles Okocha Exchange Barbs Before Rematch
Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, widely known as Portable, and Nollywood actor Charles Okocha have reignited their rivalry just days before their highly anticipated celebrity boxing rematch in Lagos.
Videos of the encounter have gone viral on social media, showing the two stars trading insults, standing face‑to‑face and throwing mock punches while a moderator tries to calm the situation and redirect their focus to the upcoming bout.
Portable Confident of Victory
Appearing self‑assured, Portable declared that he had prepared thoroughly and was determined to secure another win over the actor.
He insisted he would repeat his previous triumph when they step back into 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.”
Okocha Fires Back
Charles Okocha refused to be intimidated, challenging Portable to save his energy for the actual fight and warning him not to disrespect him.
He retorted, “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.”
Fans React to the Heated Exchange
The fiery exchange generated excitement among fans who witnessed the event live and those who later watched the clips online, adding extra buzz to the impending showdown.
Background: First Bout and Rematch Clause
The upcoming contest follows Portable’s unanimous decision victory over Okocha in their first celebrity boxing match several months ago.
After that loss, Okocha reportedly activated the rematch clause, setting the stage for a second showdown between the two entertainers.
Building Anticipation for the Rematch
The latest face‑off has added more drama to the highly anticipated bout, with both men appearing determined to settle their rivalry once again inside the ring.
