Reality TV star Phyna and skit maker Carter Efe emerged victorious in their respective celebrity boxing contests at Balmoral Promotions’ Chaos in the Ring event in Lagos.
The event took place on October 1, 2026, at the Federal Palace Hotel in Victoria Island, bringing together popular entertainers and professional boxers for a night of high-profile bouts.
Phyna defeats Nkechi Blessing
Phyna, whose real name is Josephina Otabor, made history after defeating actress Nkechi Blessing in Nigeria’s first female celebrity boxing bout.
The former Big Brother Naija winner stopped Nkechi Blessing in their scheduled four-round contest to secure the victory.
Following the fight, Phyna revealed that she wanted Nollywood actress Etinosa Idemudia as her next opponent.
She claimed Etinosa had repeatedly disturbed her through direct messages and said she was ready to settle their differences inside the ring.
“I came in, and I kept my cool and did the thing. Now I would like to fight Etinosa. I think it is time I teach her a lesson,” Phyna said.
Etinosa, who watched the contest from ringside, immediately accepted the challenge.
“I have been advising you to carry the Edo name with pride. We do not run from any fight. I accept the challenge fully,” she said.
Phyna reportedly received N50 million for her historic victory. She also suggested that the win could be the beginning of a professional boxing career.
Carter Efe stops Speed Darlington
In another celebrity contest, Carter Efe defeated musician Speed Darlington by technical knockout.
The four-round bout ended after Speed Darlington stopped moving, prompting the referee to call off the contest.
The victory also maintained Carter Efe’s unbeaten record in the Chaos in the Ring celebrity boxing series.
Efe previously defeated singer Habeeb “Portable” Badmus by unanimous decision on May 1, 2026. All three judges scored that bout 30-27 in favour of the skit maker.
The rivalry between Carter Efe and Speed Darlington had attracted attention before the fight, with both entertainers exchanging heated remarks during the build-up to their meeting.
Gyimah wins African title
The night’s main professional contest saw Ghanaian boxer Seth “Freezy Macbones” Gyimah defeat Nigeria’s Godday “Zodsolo” Appah.
Gyimah secured a unanimous decision victory to dethrone Appah and claim the WBO African Light Heavyweight Continental title.
The event combined celebrity boxing with professional championship bouts and was broadcast live on SuperSport and DAZN.
Balmoral Promotions powered the event, with Bet9ja also supporting the boxing show.