Inside ‘Chaos in the Ring’: When Celebrity Rivalries Entered the Ring

THISDAYLIVE | 10-10-2026 01:28am |

Streamer Carter Efe and Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner Phyna emerged as winners in headline celebrity boxing bouts at the 'Chaos in the Ring' Independence Edition, held in Lagos. Efe retained his celebrity boxing title by defeating rapper Speed Darlington, while Phyna, whose real name is Josephine Otabor, stopped Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing in the final round of their scheduled bout. The event took place on Thursday, October 1, at Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, as part of activities marking Nigeria's 66th Independence anniversary. The night also featured professional championship bouts and attracted other industry names as spectators.

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