Evidence ledger

What is confirmed

  • Charles Okocha defeated Portable in a celebrity boxing rematch held on 31 July 2026 in Lagos.[1][2]

What remains disputed or unverified

  • Portable claims that foul play, including biting and wrestling, occurred during the rematch.[4]

On Friday night, actor Charles Okocha captured a celebrity boxing victory against singer Habeeb Okikiola—known on‑stage as Portable—when the Nigerian star walked out during the opening round.[1][2]

Walkout and Result

Portable abandoned the bout in the first round, causing organizers to award a walk‑over win to Okocha. The match took place at the Balmoral Convention Centre in the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.[1][2]

Portable’s Apology

Portable issued a public apology shortly after the event, thanking organizers and fans for their support and expressing regret for walking out of the match.[3]

Allegations of Foul Play

Portable has claimed there was foul play during the fight, citing incidents of biting and wrestling that allegedly forced him to leave the ring. These accusations are not mentioned in reports that describe the bout as ending simply due to his exit.[1][4]

Version and update history
  1. Version 2 · — Developing story updated with new source evidence
  2. Version 1 · — Initial source-grounded generation