In a wild and unforgettable celebrity clash, street-pop star Portable delivered a dominant first-round TKO over entertainer Speed Darlington at the third edition of Chaos in the Ring, held at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Charging out of his corner with trademark intensity, Portable unleashed a relentless barrage of punches, overwhelming Speed Darlington in seconds. The referee was forced to stop the bout, sealing Portable’s victory in the opening round.

“Dem say I no fit box, but I just carry am go house early,” he declared ringside.

“Zazu don win belt oo!” While playful in spirit, the celebrity showdown electrified the crowd and brought a dose of hype and humor to a night packed with elite professional action.

?Basit “Joker Boy” Adebayo Captures WBO Youth International Lightweight Title

Rising star Basit Adebayo delivered a breakout performance, stopping Suleman Sheha of Tanzania in round 6 to claim the vacant WBO Youth International Lightweight Title. Adebayo dropped Sheha with a brutal shot, further cementing his reputation as one of Nigeria’s top boxing prospects.

In a commanding title defense, Idowu Rasheed forced Egypt’s Ahmed Swedy to retire after round 3, earning a TKO victory and retaining his UBO Continental Light Heavyweight Title. Rasheed dominated from the first bell.

Ezra Arenyeka defeated Muritador Monyasahu by unanimous decision in an 8-round national cruiserweight bout.

Stephen Kadima and Italy’s Alaoma Tyson Osato Han fought to a hard-fought draw in their 8-round international cruiserweight clash.

McAllister Lee William (UK) stopped Idowu Abimbola in round 3 by TKO in their middleweight contest.

Ahmed Lawal earned a tough unanimous decision over Uganda’s Usero Henry Oteba in an 8-round lightweight battle.

Lekan Muibi delivered a sensational first-round KO against Ghana’s Marciano Commey in their lightweight bout.

Osoba Abdul-Afeez Ayoola beat Samuel Elegbede by unanimous decision in a 6-round national middleweight clash.

Charley Leight Brown (UK) defeated Sarah Ahouanjinou (Benin Republic) by unanimous decision in a 6-round female lightweight international contest.

In the night’s closing bout, rising female star Adijat Gbadamosi thrilled fans with a third-round TKO victory over Bello Tomilola Ayodeji, capping the event in style and reinforcing her growing reputation. “To headline and finish strong is a huge honor,” said Gbadamosi. I’m proud to be part of this movement.”

Dr. Ezekiel Adamu, CEO of Balmoral Group, hailed Chaos in the Ring III as the biggest and most impactful edition yet: “We saw titles change hands, new stars emerge, and even a celebrity clash that lit up the internet. Chaos in the Ring is bigger than boxing — it’s cultural.”

As the buzz from Chaos in the Ring III continues to trend, fans can look ahead to the next chapter of the Balmoral Fight Series: Friday Fight Night, returning June 20, 2025 at Balmoral Convention Center, Ikeja, Lagos.

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