Portable Defeats Speed Darlington by Technical Knockout in Round 2 at Celebrity Boxing Match

On April 18, 2025, Nigerian musicians Portable and Speed Darlington faced off in a celebrity boxing match at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Lagos. The event, dubbed the "King of the Street" title bout, was organized to settle their public feud.

The rivalry between the two artists began when Speed Darlington invited Portable to perform at his show, offering N500,000. Portable rejected the offer, demanding N20 million instead, and criticized Darlington's financial standing, calling him "poor". This exchange escalated into a war of words, with Darlington accusing Portable of insulting his mother.

The boxing match was arranged following public demand, with both artists promoting the event on social media. Portable, known for his previous celebrity boxing victory over actor Charles Okocha, entered the ring with confidence. The fight, however, was short-lived. Speed Darlington failed to return to the ring after the first round, leading to a Technical Knockout (TKO) victory for Portable in the second round.

Following the match, Speed Darlington alleged that his opponent used "juju" (black magic) to win, a claim he had made prior to the fight. Despite the controversy, Portable was declared the winner and awarded the "King of the Street" title.

The event garnered significant attention on social media, with fans and critics alike reacting to the outcome. While some supported Portable's victory, others questioned the legitimacy of the match and the post-fight allegations.

For a visual recap of the match, you can watch the full highlight below: