Carter Efe defeats Portable in Lagos celebrity boxing match, winning by unanimous decision to claim the championship title
Social media comedian Carter Efe defeated street artiste Habeeb Badmus, popularly known as Portable, in a unanimous decision victory at a celebrity boxing event held at Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Friday night.
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The Carter Efe defeats Portable bout, staged under the Chaos in the Ring 4 event, saw all three judges score the contest 27–30 in favour of Carter Efe, ending Portable’s reign as celebrity boxing champion.
Habeeb Badmus had entered the fight with confidence, having previously beaten Charles Okocha and Speed Darlington to secure two belts.
Habeeb Badmus had vowed to claim a third title, boasting before the match that past victories over bigger opponents would translate into another win.
Carter Efe, however, delivered a composed and clinical performance.
In the opening round, Habeeb Badmus pressed forward aggressively with wild punches, but Carter Efe absorbed the pressure and responded with precise counters, including sharp uppercuts and body shots.
The pattern continued into the second round, with Habeeb Badmus relying on erratic swings and frequent clinches, while Carter Efe grew increasingly dominant, landing cleaner combinations.
By the third round, Carter Efe had established clear control, repeatedly finding his target before the final bell.
The decisive outcome confirmed Carter Efe as the new celebrity boxing champion, marking a striking shift in the entertainment boxing scene.
A notable moment came from the pre-fight exchanges, where both men traded bold predictions, adding intensity to an already highly anticipated clash.
Ultimately, Carter Efe’s disciplined approach proved decisive against Habeeb Badmus’s unpredictable style.
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The Carter Efe defeats Portable result is expected to reshape rivalries in Nigeria’s growing celebrity boxing circuit, with fans already speculating about potential rematches and future headline bouts.
Victory Emmanuel is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, business, and public affairs.
