Phyna Marks BBNaija Win Anniversary with Boxing Victory

Phyna, whose real name is Ijeoma Otabor, celebrated the fourth anniversary of her Big Brother Naija victory on October 2, 2022, while also marking a significant achievement in boxing. She made history by defeating Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing by knockout during Balmoral Promotions’ Chaos in the Ring event at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, on October 2, 2026.

In a post, Phyna expressed that October 2 is a special date for her, celebrating both her reality TV win and her boxing victory. She received ₦50 million as the winner of the bout and indicated her intention to pursue a professional boxing career.

Phyna also challenged Nollywood actress Etinosa Idemudia to a fight, claiming she wanted to teach her a lesson after Etinosa had been messaging her. Etinosa accepted the challenge, stating she does not run from fights.

The event also featured other celebrity matches, including Carter Efe defeating Speed Darlington.