Street-hop singer and ‘Zazuu’ crooner, Portable, has lost his celebrity boxing title to skit maker Carter Efe in a highly publicized boxing match on Friday night.
The bout, which drew significant attention from fans and entertainment enthusiasts, took place at Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos.
The three-round contest was marked by high energy and dramatic exchanges.
In the opening round, both celebrities came out aggressively, with Portable displaying his trademark energetic style while Efe adopted a more composed approach with controlled punches.
Portable, a two-belt holder after previously defeating Charles Okocha and Speed Darlington, had vowed to claim a third title from Efe.
“I will use you to collect my third belt. Charles Okocha was bigger than you, Speed Darlington was bigger than you, and I beat them. I will beat you now,” Portable had warned ahead of the fight.
Efe, however, remained unfazed, replying, “One punch and you fall.”
In the second round, Efe began to assert dominance with more accurate shots as Portable’s aggressive but less precise swings took a toll on his stamina.
The turning point came in the third round when Efe landed a series of clean punches, gaining a clear advantage as Portable struggled to maintain his intensity.
At the end of the contest, all three judges scored the bout 30-27 in favour of Efe, who demonstrated superior stamina, precision, and ring control.
The match is part of the growing trend of celebrity boxing events in Nigeria, blending entertainment and sports while attracting wide audience engagement.
