The fight between Portable and Carter Efe is set for May 1, 2026, at the Federal Palace Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos. This boxing match is part of a strategy to leverage celebrity influence to attract new viewers to DAZN in Nigeria.
The bout is part of the ‘Chaos in the Ring 4’ event. It will be streamed live on DAZN. Portable has previously won exhibition fights against Charles Okocha and Speed Darlington. Carter Efe dismissed these wins, claiming he will defeat Portable quickly.
The event, organized by Balmoral Group in partnership with Amir Khan’s AK Promotions, features a main event fight between Ezra Arenyeka and Godday Appah, tagged the WBO Peace Fight. The Nigeria Boxing Board of Control has approved the event.
Key facts about the fight:
- The event aims to introduce DAZN to Nigerian fans.
- The fight is expected to attract a spike in viewership among Nigerians familiar with both celebrities.
- Balmoral Group CEO Ezekiel Adamu stated the event aims to showcase African boxing to the world.
This match highlights a growing trend of celebrity boxing in Nigeria, driven by social media influencers. The fight aims not only to entertain but also to engage casual fans in Nigerian boxing.
Portable stated, “I will beat Efe like a baby.” In response, Carter Efe declared, “You can’t beat me. You are scared of me. When we meet in the ring, I will beat you.” This rivalry continues to build excitement leading up to the event.