Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, will renew his rivalry with Nollywood actor Charles Okocha on Friday, July 31, in a celebrity boxing rematch expected to attract significant attention from fans across the country.

Here are the key things to know before the bout:

Why the rematch is happening

The fight comes months after Portable defeated Okocha by unanimous decision in their first boxing encounter. Unhappy with the result, the actor exercised the rematch clause, paving the way for another showdown.

A fiery build-up

Tensions boiled over during the official pre-fight face-off in Lagos, where both entertainers exchanged insults, stood toe-to-toe and threw mock punches before security officials intervened to restore order.

Portable’s confidence

Portable has insisted he is fully prepared for the contest and believes he will defeat Okocha again. The singer declared that he had trained well and was ready to repeat his previous victory.

Okocha’s response

Charles Okocha dismissed Portable’s verbal attacks, urging the singer to save his energy for the ring while warning him against showing disrespect before the fight.

Venue and event details

The celebrity boxing match will take place at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, on July 31, 2026. The bout is part of the “Chaos in the Ring” card and has been tagged “Unfinished Business.”

Event Date: July 31, 2026
Venue: Balmoral Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos
Fighters: Habeeb “Portable” Okikiola vs. Charles Okocha
Event Tag: “Unfinished Business” (Chaos in the Ring card)

Live streaming

Organisers have confirmed that the event will be streamed live, allowing fans unable to attend in person to watch the highly anticipated rematch online.