{
  "id": 11435941,
  "title": "Celebrity boxing: Never been involved in physical fight – Nkechi Blessing after defeat to Phyna",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/celebrity-boxing-never-been-involved-in-physical-fight-nkechi",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-02T11:52:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/02/celebrity-boxing-never-been-involved-in-physical-fight-nkechi-blessing-after-defeat-to-phyna/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing expressed her surprise at her defeat in a recent celebrity boxing match against ex-BBNaija housemate Phyna. In a video shared on her Instagram account, Nkechi revealed that she had never been involved in a physical altercation before this event. Phyna emerged victorious in the historic Nigerian first female celebrity boxing match held on Thursday night. Nkechi, who admitted she was not a fighter, apologized to her supporters who had placed bets on her. Despite the disappointment, she described the experience as new and acknowledged the support and comments she received. Nkechi also expressed her regret to those who had placed their money on her, hoping they would find forgiveness in their hearts.",
  "summary": "Nollywood actress, Nkechi Blessing has stated that she has never been involved in a physical until the celebrity bout with ex BBNaija housemate, Phyna. She stated this in a video shared on her Instagram page on Friday while reacting to her defeat in the boxing match. DAILY POST reports that Phyna, a former winner of […] Celebrity boxing: Never been involved in physical fight – Nkechi Blessing…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Chaos in the Ring: Phyna floors Nkechi Blessing, Carter Efe defeats Speed Darlington",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/chaos-in-the-ring-phyna-floors-nkechi-blessing-carter-efe-defeats",
        "published": "2026-10-02T02:01:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Carter Efe defeats Speed Darlington, retains celebrity boxing title",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/carter-efe-defeats-speed-darlington-retains-celebrity-boxing-title",
        "published": "2026-10-02T05:32:08.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}