Fearless Energy Drink, a brand of Rite Foods Limited, has thrown its weight behind the much-anticipated celebrity boxing contest, “Chaos in the Ring,” featuring singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, and actor-comedian, Charles Okocha.
The celebrity bout is scheduled to take place on Friday at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, with the energy drink brand serving as the headline sponsor.
Excitement ahead of the fight peaked during a pre-fight press conference where Portable and Okocha engaged in a tense face-off, reigniting the rivalry that began with their first boxing encounter in December 2023 at Landmark Beach, Lagos.
Confident of another victory, Portable taunted his opponent, saying, “You don chop am before… you go chop am again,” while Okocha responded calmly, declaring, “This chicken leg… let’s see how it goes on Friday,” as he vowed to reverse the outcome of their previous meeting.
Beyond the headline clash, the event will feature other bouts including Idowest versus Mr Real, Great Britain’s Shiloh Defreitas (“Sugar Shy”) against Ghana’s Eric “Kojo” Quarm, Rilwan Lawal against Yusuf Adeniji, and Nigeria’s Basit Adebayo facing Tanzania’s Said Chino.
Speaking at the press conference, Brand Manager of Fearless Energy Drink, Olaniyi Aderuku, said the sponsorship reflects the brand’s commitment to supporting initiatives that embody boldness, courage and determination.
According to him, the event aligns with the brand’s “I CAN, I AM” philosophy by celebrating individuals who dare to push limits and pursue success.
Also speaking, Group Chief Executive Officer of Balmoral Group, Ezekiel Adamu, described the competition as a platform to showcase African entertainment talent, attract international partnerships and create new opportunities within the sports ecosystem.
The winner of the celebrity fight is expected to go home with a brand-new electric vehicle courtesy of EV Motors.