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Chaos in the Ring: Nkechi Blessing, Phyna to clash in celebrity boxing fight

Actress Nkechi Blessing and former Big Brother Naija reality show winner, Phyna are set to settle their ongoing fight in a celebrity boxing match. The highly-anticipated face-off is scheduled for October 1, 2026 at the Federal Palace Hotel in Lagos State. The organisers, Balmoral, announced the match in an Instagram post on Friday evening. Sharing […] Chaos in the Ring: Nkechi Blessing, Phyna to…

Chaos in the Ring: Nkechi Blessing, Phyna to clash in celebrity boxing fight

Reality TV personality Phyna and actress Nkechi Blessing are set to engage in a boxing match on October 1, 2026. The event, named "Phyna vs Nkechi," will take place at the Federal Palace Hotel in Lagos as part of the "Chaos in the Ring" series organized by Balmoral Group Promotions. Balmoral Group Promotions and DAZN Boxing announced the bout on Friday, with the fight to be broadcast live on DAZN and SuperSport.

The event is sponsored by Bet9ja and marks the latest celebrity boxing contest in the series, which has previously seen participation from entertainers like Portable, Charles Okocha, Speed Darlington, and Carter Efe. The organizers have released promotional materials showcasing Phyna and Nkechi in boxing gear ahead of the October 1 fight, but further details regarding the undercard and ticketing arrangements are yet to be disclosed by the organizers.

Okiki, a journalist with over seven years of experience covering politics, foreign news, society, entertainment, and the film industry, reported this information.

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