Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing and former Big Brother Naija winner Phyna are set to face each other in a celebrity boxing bout scheduled for October 1 in Lagos. The fight, tagged “Chaos in the Ring”, will take place at the Federal Palace Hotel.
The Balmoral Group, organisers of the event, announced the clash on its Instagram page, posting a promotional image of the two entertainers in boxing gear. The announcement came shortly after both celebrities engaged in a heated exchange on social media.
The disagreement followed comments by Nkechi Blessing questioning Phyna’s frequent involvement in online disputes and urging her to be more cautious in her interactions. Phyna responded by questioning why the actress had addressed her publicly, while revealing that they had previously communicated over a proposed movie project.
Phyna said their communication ended after a disagreement over the timing of her response. The planned boxing bout will now bring the dispute into the ring, with both entertainers expected to settle the rivalry through the celebrity boxing event.
Balmoral’s “Chaos in the Ring” series has previously featured entertainers including Portable, Charles Okocha, Speed Darlington and Carter Efe. Carter Efe defeated Portable by unanimous decision in May, while Charles Okocha won their rematch in July. The October 1 bout between Nkechi Blessing and Phyna is expected to be broadcast on DAZN and SuperSport.
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