Nkechi Blessing and Phyna to Box on October 1, 2026

Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday and reality TV star Josephina Otabor, known as Phyna, are scheduled to settle their social media rivalry in a boxing match on October 1, 2026. The event, titled “Phyna vs Nkechi,” is part of the “Chaos in the Ring” series organized by Balmoral Group Promotions.

This match is notable as it will be the first featuring female celebrity fighters and is set to take place in Lagos. Both participants have shared faceoff clips to promote the bout.

Ezekiel Adamu, CEO of Balmoral Promotions, expressed interest in expanding the series to include other female celebrity rivalries. The event will also feature male entertainers, including Carter Efe and Speed Darlington, who are set to compete on the same day.

Adamu emphasized the importance of genuine competition, stating that they aim for real fights rather than staged performances. The growing trend of celebrity boxing combines entertainment with social media engagement, attracting significant attention.