Phyna Triumphs Over Nkechi Blessing in Boxing Match

Phyna, the winner of the Level Up edition of Big Brother Naija, achieved a significant victory against Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing in a boxing match held on October 1, 2026, at the Federal Palace Hotel in Lagos. The event garnered considerable attention, culminating in Phyna winning a brand-new car and a cash prize of N50 million.

Following her win, Phyna took to Instagram on October 2 to celebrate, referring to the moment as historic and marking her as the first female boxer to win in this context. She noted the significance of the date, as it coincided with the anniversary of her Big Brother Naija triumph.

Phyna dedicated her victory to women who have been told they are incapable and expressed gratitude to Balmoral Promotions and Bet9ja for the opportunity. In a surprising turn, Nkechi Blessing congratulated Phyna in the comments, while actress Etinosa Idemudia, whom Phyna named as her next opponent, made a pointed remark regarding the match.