The long-running tension between singers Portable and Carter Efe is set to explode into a live confrontation today in Ikeja, Lagos, just weeks before their highly anticipated celebrity boxing match on May 1 at the Federal Palace Hotel.
Portable has been relentless in recent weeks, accusing Carter Efe of trying to pull out and vowing to end the fight very quickly. In a direct interview with PUNCH Sports Extra, he declared:
“I’m ready to beat the hell out of him. Him think say him fit run? The fight must happen. Carter Efe no fit hide. I go find him. One round, that’s all I need. After one round, them go carry him go hospital.”
He has also belittled Carter Efe’s preparation, dismissing his sparring sessions with Small Doctor and claiming he already beat the singer during a past fight.
This face-off builds on their earlier public clashes, including a chaotic bar incident in Sango Ota that led to brief arrests and a tense reconciliation outside a police station. Portable has continued to stoke the fire, while Carter Efe has responded through training footage and livestreams, keeping fans excited about the brewing rivalry.
Portable enters the May 1 bout with credible exhibition wins over celebrities like Charles Okocha, Speed Darlington, and Kizz Daniel’s bouncer.
The fight is officially sanctioned by the Nigeria Boxing Board of Control and headlines the Chaos in the Ring 4 card, promoted by Balmoral Group Promotions in partnership with former world heavyweight champion Amir Khan’s AK Promotions. It will be broadcast live worldwide on DAZN, promising maximum exposure.
As the two rivals prepare to stand in the same room today, the atmosphere is bound to be electric. Portable’s aggressive stance suggests he intends to dominate the narrative before they even step into the ring, while Carter Efe’s camp has remained relatively measured but firm on proceeding with the bout.
The encounter could either defuse the tension or set the stage for an even fiercer showdown on the first of May. Lagos is watching closely as two of Nigeria’s most outspoken entertainers finally come face to face with millions of fans excited and ready for whatever unfolds next.