Phyna Makes History with Knockout Win in Boxing Bout
On October 1, 2026, at the Federal Palace Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos, Phyna, whose real name is Josephina Otabor, made history by knocking out actress Nkechi Blessing in Nigeria's first female celebrity boxing bout during Balmoral Promotions’ Chaos in the Ring event. Following her victory, Phyna expressed her desire to fight Nollywood actress Etinosa Idemudia, who accepted the challenge.
Phyna received ₦50 million as the winner and indicated her intention to pursue a professional boxing career. In another bout, skit maker Carter Efe defeated musician Speed Darlington by technical knockout, maintaining his unbeaten streak in the celebrity boxing series.
The main event saw Ghana’s Seth “Freezy Macbones” Gyimah dethrone Godday “Zodsolo” Appah, winning the WBO African Light Heavyweight Continental Championship by unanimous decision. The event showcased a mix of celebrity entertainers and professional boxers and was broadcast live on SuperSport and DAZN.
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