Phyna, Carter Efe win celebrity boxing bouts at Lagos 'Chaos in the Ring' event
Celebrity boxing bouts in Lagos saw wins for Phyna and Carter Efe, part of a Nigerian promotion's event marking the country's independence anniversary.
What happened
Reality TV star Phyna knocked out Nkechi Blessing in a female celebrity boxing bout, while skit maker Carter Efe stopped Speed Darlington in another bout.123
The fights were held under Balmoral Promotions' 'Chaos in the Ring' series at the Federal Palace Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos, on October 1, 2026.23
Premium Times reported it was the first female celebrity boxing bout organized under the series.2
In the event's main bout, Ghana's Seth 'Freezy Macbones' Gyimah dethroned Godday 'Zodsolo' Appah.3
Channels Television reported the contests were held as part of activities marking Nigeria's 66th Independence anniversary.1
The event took place at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, on October 1, 2026.3
Ghana's Seth 'Freezy Macbones' Gyimah defeated Godday 'Zodsolo' Appah in the event's main boxing bout.3
The contests were held as part of activities marking Nigeria's 66th Independence anniversary.1
Key points
What the coverage leaves out
- None of the outlets reviewed reported how the bouts were scored or the method by which each fight ended, beyond describing them as a 'knockout' and a 'stoppage'.
- None of the outlets reviewed reported reactions from the fighters themselves.
Sources (3)
Every outlet we drew on, grouped by where it is based. Read the originals for the full reporting.
Africa
- 1Channels TelevisionNGPrivate
Carter Efe Stops Speed Darlington As Phyna Knocks Out Nkechi Blessing In Celebrity Boxing Bout
- 2Premium TimesNGIndependent
Phyna knocks out Nkechi Blessing in female celebrity boxing bout
- 3PunchNGPrivate
Chaos in the Ring: Phyna floors Nkechi Blessing, Carter Efe defeats Speed Darlington