Doctor urges Portable to undergo brain scan after boxing match

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A Canada-based Nigerian doctor, Arinze Onwumelu, has advised singer Portable to undergo a brain scan following his celebrity boxing match with skit maker Carter Efe in Lagos over the weekend.

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The high-intensity bout, which attracted widespread attention from fans and celebrities, saw Portable defeated, sparking reactions across social media.

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In a post and viral video, Onwumelu, popularly known as Dr Zo, recommended that the singer undergo a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan to rule out possible internal head injuries sustained during the fight.

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He warned that repeated blows to sensitive areas of the head could pose serious health risks, including subdural hematoma, a potentially life-threatening brain condition.

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“This is an exhibition match meant for entertainment, not a real fight to harm anyone,” he said. “I watched the video, and the kind of punches delivered—Portable may need urgent medical attention.”

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The doctor further urged anyone close to the singer to ensure he is taken for immediate medical evaluation, including brain tests, to check for possible internal damage.

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He also called on organisers of celebrity boxing events to make protective headgear compulsory to reduce the risk of serious injuries.

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Ahead of the match, Portable had expressed confidence in his fitness, stating he was ready for the bout after previous exhibition wins over rapper Speed Darlington and actor Charles Okocha.

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