Street-pop singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has explained why he walked out of the ring during his celebrity boxing rematch against Nollywood actor Charles Okocha, insisting he was unfairly attacked during the contest.
The “Zazoo Zeh” crooner claimed Okocha abandoned boxing and resorted to wrestling, alleging that he was bitten and choked during the bout.
Portable made the allegations in a video shared on his Instagram page on Saturday, hours after he was disqualified from the highly publicised fight held at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Displaying injuries on his back and body, the singer alleged that Okocha bit him during the contest.
“They said he eats Molly. He didn’t see Molly anymore. So he ate my back,” Portable said while showing the injury.
He further claimed that his opponent resorted to biting after receiving heavy punches.
“Man, he bit me. I landed a heavy hit on him,” he said.
Portable insisted he was in control of the fight before the incident, maintaining that he landed more punches on Okocha.
“Normally, I beat him up. Man to man, one man is tougher than another. I dealt him a huge blow,” he added.
Explaining why he abandoned the fight, the singer said he no longer wished to participate in celebrity boxing contests, arguing that his music career was worth more than the prize money on offer.
“He bit me, number one. He choked my neck. Camera it. That’s why I say I don’t fight again. I’m big! I’m bigger than the money! I’m a star!” Portable declared.
The celebrity boxing rematch ended in controversy after Portable exited the ring before the conclusion of the contest, leading to his disqualification.
