The controversial Afrobeats singer walked out of the ring before the first round had ended, leading officials to disqualify him and award the victory to his Nollywood actor opponent. The bout, dubbed "Unfinished Business," took place on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. It was organised as a follow-up to their first controversial encounter, a result that Okocha had long disputed.
Portable, whose real name is Habeeb Okikiola, had appeared to be holding his own inside the ring before the contest disintegrated into a chaotic scuffle. The referee struggled to regain control, and security personnel and bodyguards eventually had to separate the two men after the bell sounded to end the opening round.
Although Portable returned to the ring, officials ruled against him, handing Okocha the win by disqualification. The following day, the singer took to his Instagram page to give his version of events and to show marks on his body that he said proved he had been bitten.
Portable Displays Bite Marks and Claims Foul Play
In a video shared on August 1, Portable pulled up his shirt to reveal wounds on his back and torso, which he attributed to bites he allegedly received during the fight. He then took aim at Okocha, referencing claims about the actor's substance use.
"They said he eats Molly. He didn't see Molly anymore. So he ate my back," the "Zazoo Zeh" singer said. He also alleged that Okocha bit him after absorbing a heavy punch. "He bit me. I landed a heavy punch on him," Portable declared.
The singer maintained that he had been the dominant fighter before the brawl escalated, insisting he connected with far more punches than his opponent. "Normally, I have been beating him up. Man to man, one man is tougher than another. I dealt him a huge blow," he said.
Portable Explains His Walkout and Vows Not to Fight Again
Portable offered a blunt explanation for his decision to leave the ring before the round concluded, framing it as a matter of self-worth rather than defeat. "Charles Okocha bit me, number one. He choked my neck. That's why I say I don't fight again. I'm big! I'm bigger than the money! I'm a star!" he declared.
He also told his followers that he had entered the ring with a clear game plan, saying, "I wore a one-round cloth to the bout. I wanted to beat him in round one." He claimed he fulfilled a personal promise to himself by landing ten blows during the contest.
The result marks a sharp reversal from their first meeting, which Portable had won and used as a platform to declare himself the superior fighter heading into the rematch. That victory had long been a source of contention for Okocha, who repeatedly called for a second chance to settle the score.
Pre-Fight Tensions Boil Over
The hostility between the two celebrities was on full display before fight night. During a pre-bout interview on July 29, Portable and Okocha nearly came to blows after their discussion descended into a shouting match.
Portable, shirtless throughout, threw fake punches at Okocha while boasting about his preparations and prior victory, prompting the actor to demand that he save the aggression for the ring. The heated exchange underscored the intensity surrounding their July 31 rematch, with both men trading insults and the host struggling to restore order.
Now, with the rematch officially decided by disqualification, the saga appears far from over. Portable has made it clear he has no interest in a third fight, while Okocha's camp has yet to respond publicly to the biting allegations. Fans of both celebrities have taken sides online, with many debating whether the chaotic end should overshadow the actual boxing.
