Reality television star Josephina “Phyna” Otabor and skit maker Carter Efe emerged victorious in the celebrity boxing bouts at Balmoral Promotions’ Chaos in the Ring event held at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, on October 1, 2026.
While Phyna made history by winning Nigeria’s first female celebrity boxing bout, Carter Efe defeated musician Speed Darlington by technical knockout.
In the main event, Ghanaian boxer Seth “Freezy Macbones” Gyimah dethroned Nigerian champion Godday “Zodsolo” Appah to claim the WBO African Light Heavyweight Continental Championship.
Phyna knocks out Nkechi Blessing
Phyna defeated Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing by knockout in their scheduled four-round celebrity contest.
The victory made the former Big Brother Naija winner the first female celebrity to win a boxing bout in the Nigerian celebrity boxing series.
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Following her victory, Phyna called out fellow Nollywood actress Etinosa Idemudia, accusing her of repeatedly disturbing her through direct messages.
“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 bout 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 ₦50 million for winning the historic contest and indicated that she could pursue a professional boxing career following her victory.
Carter Efe defeats Speed Darlington
In the second celebrity bout, Carter Efe dominated Speed Darlington throughout their four-round contest before the fight was stopped by technical knockout.
Speed Darlington reportedly stopped moving during the contest, prompting the stoppage and giving Efe another victory in the Chaos in the Ring celebrity boxing series.
The victory extended Carter Efe’s unbeaten record in the series.
The skit maker had previously defeated singer Habeeb “Portable” Badmus at Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, on May 1, 2026.
Carter Efe won that three-round contest by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the bout 30-27 in his favour.
The rivalry between Carter Efe and Speed Darlington intensified in the build-up to their October encounter, with both entertainers exchanging confrontational remarks before settling the dispute inside the ring.
Freezy Macbones dethrones Zodsolo
In the night’s main event, Ghanaian boxer Seth “Freezy Macbones” Gyimah defeated Godday “Zodsolo” Appah by unanimous decision to dethrone the Nigerian champion and claim the WBO African Light Heavyweight Continental Championship.
The event combined celebrity entertainment with professional boxing, attracting entertainers, boxing fans and sports personalities for a night of high-profile contests and championship action.
Chaos in the Ring was broadcast live on SuperSport and DAZN, with the event powered by Bet9ja.
