Celebrity boxing: Nkechi Blessing, Phyna set for face-off

Nkechi Blessing (left) and Phyna
nActress Nkechi Blessing and former Big Brother Naija winner, Phyna, are set for a celebrity boxing face-off in Lagos.
nThe bout, tagged “Chaos in the Ring”, is scheduled for October 1, at the Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, according to the event organisers, Balmoral Group.
nBalmoral announced the boxing clash in an Instagram post @balmoralpromotions on Friday, sharing a promotional poster featuring the two entertainers in boxing gear.
nThe post reads: “Plot twist? Let’s see what the women can do. Phyna VS Nkechi”, the rivalry is real. Now, let’s see who backs it up when the bell rings”.
nThe announcement came hours after Nkechi Blessing and Phyna engaged in a heated exchange on social media, following comments by the actress about the reality star’s online confrontations.
nNkechi Blessing had questioned Phyna’s frequent involvement in online disputes, urging her to calm down and be more careful in her interactions with others.
nPhyna subsequently responded, questioning why the actress had publicly addressed her, while explaining that they had previously communicated over a movie project.
nAccording to Phyna, Nkechi Blessing had contacted her about appearing in a movie, but their communication ended after a disagreement over the timing of her response.
nThe planned bout will therefore move the dispute from social media to the boxing ring, with both entertainers expected to face each other on Oct. 1.
nBalmoral’s “Chaos in the Ring” series has previously featured entertainers including Portable, Charles Okocha, Speed Darlington and Carter Efe.
nCarter Efe defeated Portable by a unanimous decision in May, while Charles Okocha defeated Portable in their rematch in July, both under the celebrity boxing series.
nThe organisers also said the October 1, bout will be broadcast on DAZN and SuperSport.
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