In a highly anticipated event, Nigerian musicians Speed Darlington and Portable are set to settle their long-standing feud in a celebrity boxing match on April 18, 2025, at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Lagos.
The controversy began when Speed Darlington offered Portable ₦500,000 to perform at his show, which Portable deemed insulting. Portable boasted that he charges ₦20 million per performance and challenged Darlington to a fight.
The event's organizer, Mygamerush, announced the bout on Instagram, stating, “You asked, and now it's here. Two street kings battle for ultimate street supremacy.”
The upcoming match has alreay generated significant buzz online, with fans eagerly anticipating the showdown. Social media users have expressed their excitement, with some calling it the "best art discovery in the entertainment industry" and others warning Speed Darlington to "be careful" with Portable.
Some comments include:
@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 🥊🐎💯”
@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