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

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Nkechi Blessing (left) and Phyna

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Actress Nkechi Blessing and former Big Brother Naija winner, Phyna, are set for a celebrity boxing face-off in Lagos.

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The bout, tagged “Chaos in the Ring”, is scheduled for October 1, at the Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, according to the event organisers, Balmoral Group.

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Balmoral announced the boxing clash in an Instagram post @balmoralpromotions on Friday, sharing a promotional poster featuring the two entertainers in boxing gear.

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The 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”.

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The 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.

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Nkechi Blessing had questioned Phyna’s frequent involvement in online disputes, urging her to calm down and be more careful in her interactions with others.

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Phyna subsequently responded, questioning why the actress had publicly addressed her, while explaining that they had previously communicated over a movie project.

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According 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.

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The 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.

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Balmoral’s “Chaos in the Ring” series has previously featured entertainers including Portable, Charles Okocha, Speed Darlington and Carter Efe.

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Carter 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.

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The organisers also said the October 1, bout will be broadcast on DAZN and SuperSport.

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