‘If Terry G fights me, he will rise again’ — Portable challenges singer to boxing match

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Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has challenged fellow artiste Terry G to a celebrity boxing match, claiming the bout would revive the veteran singer’s career.

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Portable made the remarks during an interview on Rubbin’ Minds on Channels Television, where he discussed his growing involvement in celebrity boxing and his plans for future fights.

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When asked who he would like to face next in the ring, the “Zazuu” crooner named Terry G without hesitation.

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“I want to fight Terry G. If Terry G fights me, one-on-one in boxing, he will rise again. People will remember him again,” he said.

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After the interviewer suggested that he wanted to help Terry G’s career through the proposed fight, Portable agreed and demonstrated his readiness for the contest.

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The 32-year-old also called for a rematch with skit maker Carter Efe, who handed him the first defeat of his celebrity boxing career in May 2026.

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“I will go again with Carter Efe. I will beat him,” he said.

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Portable added that he intends to return to London after completing another boxing contest with actor Charles Okocha.

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The singer also claimed his participation in celebrity boxing has contributed significantly to the sport’s popularity in Nigeria.

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“I used my music career to build Nigerian boxing.”

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Addressing speculation about his relationship with rapper Olamide, Portable denied reports of any fallout, insisting the YBNL boss remains one of the people who helped him succeed.

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“I did not fight Olamide. He’s my helper.”

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Portable also made a bold prediction about the Nigerian music industry, saying no local artiste would win a Grammy Award without collaborating with him.

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“No Nigerian artiste will win a Grammy without featuring me,” he said.

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Portable has become one of Nigeria’s best-known celebrity boxers since making his debut in December 2023.

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He won his first exhibition bout against actor Charles Okocha by decision before stopping rapper Speed Darlington via technical knockout in April 2025 after his opponent suffered a shoulder injury.

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His unbeaten run came to an end in May 2026 when Carter Efe defeated him by unanimous decision at Chaos in the Ring 4 in Lagos.

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