Charles Okocha wins boxing rematch after Portable’s walkout

The street-pop artist Habeeb Okikiola, better known as Portable, was defeated in the comeback match held against the Nollywood actor Charles Okocha, having been disqualified from the match for failing to continue the competition until the conclusion of the first round.

This highly awaited match, dubbed “Unfinished Business,” was held last Friday at Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. This competition was held as a result of the controversial first match.

The previous match had ended in Portable’s favour, but Charles Okocha has been insistent all along that the match was not a fair one.

Friday’s contest started with both entertainers exchanging punches, with Portable appearing to gain the upper hand. However, the bout soon degenerated into a wrestling-like struggle as both fighters grappled inside the ring, forcing the referee to intervene repeatedly.

The situation became increasingly chaotic, prompting the referee to signal the end of the opening round while security personnel and members of both camps entered the ring to restore order.

Amid the confusion, Portable unexpectedly walked out of the ring before officials could restart the contest, drawing loud boos from spectators, including fans seated in the VIP section.

Although efforts were made to persuade the singer to return, officials eventually ruled that his actions amounted to abandoning the fight and subsequently disqualified him, handing victory to Charles Okocha.

Before the bout, Portable had expressed hope that the contest would bring happiness to him and his family.

“I am not happy, but I want God to make me happy and my family,” the singer said backstage while holding his son.

The defeat marks a dramatic turnaround for Portable, who had entered the rematch full of confidence after winning the first contest and boldly declaring during the weigh-in that he remained the superior fighter.

For Okocha, the victory brings an end to months of rivalry, with the actor finally getting the result he had insisted he deserved after disputing the outcome of their first meeting.