LAGOS: Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday and BBNaija winner Phyna are set to take their recent social media clash into the boxing ring as they face off in a celebrity boxing bout in Lagos on October 1, 2026.
The much-anticipated Nkechi Blessing vs Phyna celebrity boxing match is scheduled to hold at the Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, as part of Balmoral Group Promotions’ “Chaos in the Ring” celebrity boxing series.
The organisers announced the fight with a promotional poster featuring both entertainers dressed in boxing gear, setting the stage for a showdown that has already generated interest among their fans.
The upcoming boxing match comes shortly after the two entertainers were involved in a public exchange on social media.
Nkechi Blessing had criticised Phyna over her frequent online confrontations, prompting a response from the reality TV star.
Phyna, in her response, questioned the actress’ comments and also explained that the pair had previously discussed a possible movie project.
Their online disagreement has now taken an unexpected turn, with the two celebrities scheduled to settle their rivalry inside the boxing ring.
Nkechi Blessing has already expressed confidence ahead of the encounter, sharing promotional material for the event and signalling her readiness for the challenge.
The Phyna vs Nkechi Blessing bout will take place on October 1, 2026, at the Federal Palace Hotel in Lagos.
The event is part of Balmoral Group Promotions’ growing celebrity boxing series, which has previously featured popular Nigerian entertainers including Portable, Charles Okocha, Speed Darlington and Carter Efe.
Other entertainment personalities are also expected to feature in the October 1 event, including Speed Darlington and Portable.
According to the organisers, the celebrity boxing event will be broadcast live on DAZN and SuperSport, giving fans an opportunity to watch the action beyond the venue.
With their recent social media exchange providing the background to the fight, attention is now focused on what will happen when the bell rings on October 1.
The organisers have promoted the bout as a rivalry, asking fans to wait and see which of the two entertainers will prove themselves in the ring.
The fight is expected to add another high-profile encounter to Balmoral’s celebrity boxing series, which has increasingly brought Nigerian entertainment personalities into the boxing spotlight.
For fans of Nkechi Blessing and Phyna, the October 1 event will provide the first opportunity to see the two celebrities take their public disagreement from social media into a live sporting contest.
