By Samuel Olusegun Precious
The Independence Day edition of Balmoral Promotions’ Chaos in the Ring held at Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos on October 1, 2026 delivered drama.
MAIN CELEBRITY RESULTS:
1. Phyna downs Nkechi Blessing – 4th Round TKO
BBNaija Season 7 winner Josephina Otabor aka Phyna made history as winner of Nigeria’s first female celebrity boxing bout. She knocked out Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday in the 4th round of their 4-round contest. Phyna kept her cool for 3 rounds, then dropped Nkechi flat on her back. Ref stopped it – TKO.
Phyna went home with N50m cash prize from Worldstreet, a brand new 2026 electric car, and the Chaos in the Ring women’s belt.
After the win, Phyna immediately called out Etinosa Idemudia:
“I came in, and I kept my cool and did the thing. Now I would like to fight Etinosa. I think it is time I teach her a lesson.”Etinosa who was ringside accepted: “We do not run from any fight. I accept the challenge fully.”
The fight followed weeks of hype – from training videos at Elitebox, to a scuffle on Morayo’s show, to Phyna’s viral car promo for the fight. Both fighters had gone for each other’s jugular during an appearance on Morayo’s show earlier. The hilarious commotion got the hostess entangled as the rivals went for each other to the amusement of studio guests.
2. Carter Efe defeats Speed Darlington – TKO / Unanimous Decision
Skit maker Carter Efe extended his unbeaten run in Chaos in the Ring series.
He dominated rapper Speed Darlington across 4 rounds, stopping him after Speed stopped moving – awarded as technical knockout / unanimous decision.
Carter Efe had earlier beaten Portable on May 1 by 30-27 unanimous decision.
3. Main Event – Professional Bout
Ghana’s Seth “Freezy Macbones” Gyimah dethroned Nigeria’s Godday “Zodsolo” Appah to win the WBO African Light Heavyweight Continental title. punchng.com
Event was powered by bet9ja, streamed on DAZN and SuperSport, promoted by Balmoral Group Promotions.
