08/01/2026
Nollywood actor Charles Okocha was declared the winner of his July 31, 2026, celebrity boxing rematch against street-pop artist Portable after a chaotic opening round. The bout ended abruptly at the Balmoral Convention Centre when Portable grabbed Okocha, threw him to the canvas, and then stormed out of the ring. Officials disqualified Portable for abandoning the match.The Catalyst: Their feud ignited over an alleged ₦40 million contractual rip-off involving a shared business deal.The First Fight: In December 2023, Portable defeated Okocha after a four-round bout at Landmark Beach, Lagos. Okocha contested the decision, claiming the referee was incompetent and that the match was rigged.The 2026 Rematch: Organizers billed the rematch as "Unfinished Business" under the Chaos in the Ring franchise.During the opening round, Portable bypassed boxing rules, pinning Okocha and dragging him to the canvas. After security and officials separated the two men, Portable walked out of the ring and left the venue. He later claimed he walked away because Okocha allegedly bit him on the back and held him in a chokehold. Because Portable abandoned the bout, the officials officially awarded the victory to Okocha.