Entertainment of Saturday, 19 September 2026

Source: thenationonlineng.net

Nkechi Blessing, Phyna set for celebrity boxing October 1

Actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday and Big Brother Naija winner Phyna are set to settle their ongoing social media feud in the boxing ring.

The entertainers will face off in a bout titled ‘Chaos in the Ring’ scheduled for October 1, 2026, at the Federal Palace Hotel in Lagos.

Nkechi announced the fight on Friday via her Instagram page, sharing a promotional poster featuring herself and Phyna.

The fight is slated to air live on DAZN and SuperSport.

Ahead of the contest, Nkechi issued a warning to her opponent, expressing confidence in her ability to secure victory.

“E don burst… @unusualphyna you don’t want to go this route with me put your money on me sha cus na sure odd. I no want talk too much till October 1st,” she wrote.

The bout follows a series of heated exchanges between the pair on social media.

Phyna had previously addressed the disagreement publicly, which began online before escalating into a full-blown feud.