Controversial Nigerian artist Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has revealed he earned a staggering ₦70 million within three days following his victory over fellow entertainer Speed Darlington in a celebrity boxing match.
The much-anticipated fight, titled Chaos in the Ring, was held on April 18 at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Lagos.
Portable was declared the winner via technical knockout after Speed Darlington sustained a wrist injury during the first round and could not continue the bout.
In a viral video, Portable broke down how the substantial earnings came about. He revealed that he was initially offered ₦30 million simply to accept the fight.
“I was first given ₦30 million to agree to the fight. Then they said if I win, I would get another ₦20 million, making it ₦50 million. After I beat Speed Darlington, I even wounded him, and then Burna Boy sent me an extra ₦20 million. So, in just three days, I made ₦70 million,” he said.
According to Portable, the final ₦20 million came as a congratulatory gift from Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy, who has had a longstanding public feud with Speed Darlington.
The singer’s revelation has stirred reactions online, with fans debating the growing trend of celebrity boxing in Nigeria and its lucrative payouts.
