Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has rejected his defeat to skit maker Carter Efe, claiming the fight was manipulated against him.
Portable, who spoke in an emotional Instagram Live session shortly after the bout, alleged bias and accused organisers of foul play.
“I was robbed. Carter Efe was not professional enough. He was strangling with his long hands and height. I threw him many punches, why didn’t you people count them? Any blow that I threw to him ought to count even if it meets him on the shoulder or hand. And to the organisers, I want my stream money amounting to about N200 million. Just give me my money before I cause trouble,” he said.
The visibly upset singer went further, lashing out at both the organisers and spectators.
“They did ojoro for me. All of you are mad. Carter Efe was just holding my neck. I was punching him too but you people are not talking about that. They knew he is tall and has long hands but still put him in a boxing match with me.”
Despite his anger, Portable appeared to shift focus to his personal life, saying the loss means little compared to his growing family.
“You can only buy a belt with money, but a child cannot be bought. You people cheated. They can’t pay the money amounting to the sum of N23 billion. I thought I was going to dance with my belt but I ended up with my new baby.
“My wife just gave birth to a bouncing baby boy. I value that more than a belt. You can buy the belt but not my child.”
The drama followed his defeat at the Chaos in the Ring 4 event held in Lagos, where Carter Efe was declared winner by unanimous decision.
All three judges scored the contest 27–30 in favour of the comedian, ending Portable’s reign as celebrity boxing champion.
Before the fight, Portable had boasted of extending his dominance in the ring after previous wins over Charles Okocha and Speed Darlington.
“I will use you to collect my third belt,” he had declared confidently.
But Carter Efe fired back:
“One punch and you fall.”
Inside the ring, that confidence paid off, as the skit maker used his height and reach advantage to dominate proceedings, landing cleaner punches and controlling the pace across three rounds.
The victory crowns Carter Efe as the new celebrity boxing champion.
