Popular Nigerian singer and internet sensation, Speed Darlington, has been spotted rigorously training at a gym in preparation for his highly anticipated boxing match against fellow musician, Portable.
The upcoming celebrity boxing match, which is scheduled to take place on April 18, 2025, has generated massive buzz online, with fans eagerly waiting to see the two controversial artists settle their differences in the ring.
The feud between Speed Darlington and Portable started over a disagreement regarding a show fee. Portable had publicly criticized Speed Darlington for offering him a payment of N500,000, which he deemed to be an insult. The back-and-forth exchange escalated into an official boxing challenge, leading to the announcement of the upcoming fight.
In a recent viral video, Speed Darlington was seen undergoing intense boxing training at the gym, where he was being coached on how to throw punches effectively. The footage captured him practicing his jabs and footwork while hitting a punching bag, signaling his commitment to being well-prepared for the fight.
Mixed reactions from fans
Following the release of the training video, social media users have flooded the internet with hilarious and skeptical reactions regarding Speed Darlington’s boxing skills and chances against Portable. Many fans believe that Portable, who has displayed a more aggressive persona in the past, may have an upper hand in the bout.
@n6oflife6 said: “People wey dey ChoChoCho anyhow can rarely ever throw hands. Portable go brush shege comot this one body. 😂”
@Amy_beke remarked: “Both of them na ex convict 😂😂”
@Balatic said: “It will be an interesting one. But Portable may have the upper hand from their trainings so far. Akpi needs to shed a lot of weight.”
@RealPearMan remarked: “See how e dey throw knock. Weak man.”
@ivoh_ivoh wrote: “Portable go batter Akpi like say he be thief. 🤣”
@undiluted_ola wrote: “I swear make them fight for real! Zazoo don kill this guy since yesterday.”
@Bio66224481 said: “Speed Darlington my brother, it is not a must that you will enter the ring with Portable. Please save yourself the embarrassment. I don’t know if you have anything to gain from losing a fight, because you are a soft guy. No go follow iron body fight.”
Watch video below …
Wetin Speed Darlington dey do like this?? 😭😭🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/4KdH4RUMd4
— CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) April 3, 2025