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Zazu singer, Portable, wins celebrity boxing fight against actor Charles Okocha

During the fourth round, Portable punched Charles roughly.

• December 27, 2023
Portable vs Charles Okocha celebrity boxing fight
Portable vs Charles Okocha celebrity boxing fight

Nigerian street singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly called Portable has won the boxing match between him and actor Charles Okocha.

The exercise was held at the Landmark beach, Lagos.

The zazu crooner had accused Okocha of ripping him off in a business transaction they did.

“Ole N40 million na hin you collect, dey say make we share am, phenomenal ole.” He said 

Charles denied ripping him off and said the contract was from his connections and he only called him and gave him his share. 

He said, “That was my connect, I only called you and I gave you N5 million.”

He called Portable ungrateful, saying “This is the thanks I get after helping you.”

The match comprised four rounds and at the end of the third round, the referee wanted to end it but proceeded for a fourth round.

During the fourth round, Portable punched Charles roughly and this caused the referee to separate them and end the fight.

After the judges collated the points, Portable was declared winner of the fight.

After the fight, Portable and Charles were seen hugging and smiling at each other and the spectators rejoiced and hailed the Zazu king. 

Portable held the belt he won and was seen smiling and shouting in excitement.

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