By Parrot Newspaper Celebrity Boxing Match: Speed Darlington Accuses Portable of Using Juju
In a bizarre twist following what was supposed to be an entertaining celebrity showdown, controversial Nigerian singer Speed Darlington has accused fellow artist Portable of using juju—traditional charms—to gain an unfair advantage in their recent boxing match.
The bout, part of the much-hyped Chaos In The Ring event held on Saturday and organised by Game Rush and Balmoral Promotions, ended with Portable emerging victorious. But the win hasn’t sat well with Speed Darlington, who took to social media with a fiery outburst and an unusual explanation for his loss.
In a video posted on X (formerly Twitter), the eccentric rapper claimed that his shoulder was mysteriously dislocated during the fight, despite not feeling physically drained. His conclusion? Portable allegedly smuggled spiritual interference into the ring.
“How does a shoulder dislocate when there’s no fatigue?” Speed Darlington questioned in the video. “This is not ordinary. He must have used juju!”
The dramatic allegation has sparked a frenzy of reactions online, with fans and spectators now debating whether the match was indeed a fair contest—or something pulled straight from a Nollywood script.
The Chaos In The Ring event is part of a growing trend of celebrity boxing matches in Nigeria. It follows a previous edition held in December 2024 and the launch of Friday Fight Night in February 2025. These events are quickly becoming a staple in the country’s entertainment calendar, blurring the line between sports and spectacle.
However, the Speed Darlington vs. Portable clash stood out—not just for the punches thrown but for the heated drama that preceded it. Prior to the fight, the two traded insults during a chaotic weigh-in session that nearly descended into a physical altercation. At the heart of their beef? A ₦500,000 offer Speed Darlington allegedly made for Portable to perform at his show—an amount Portable flat-out rejected and reportedly found insulting.
That tension boiled over in the ring, but now Speed Darlington’s claims have added a whole new dimension to the feud. Portable, known for his flamboyant persona and street credibility, has yet to directly address the juju accusations, but he did not hold back in celebrating his win online—posting clips of the match and taunting his rival with captions like “Victory by destiny.”
Meanwhile, fans are torn between amusement and suspicion. Some say Speed Darlington is simply bitter about the defeat, while others—fueled by Nigeria’s deep-rooted belief in spiritual warfare—are taking his claims seriously.
One thing is clear: Chaos In The Ring lived up to its name. And if Speed Darlington’s accusations gain traction, the next chapter of this celebrity feud may take place not in a boxing ring—but in the court of public opinion.
For Parrot Newspaper
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