- Nollywood actress Lizzy Anjorin has officially accepted a celebrity boxing challenge to fight her long-time rival, Iyabo Ojo.
- Anjorin stipulated that for the fight to happen, show promoter Paul Okoye must first complete a 10-round match against her husband, Chief Lawal.
- Beyond the physical fight, Anjorin challenged Ojo and Okoye to a public verification of their properties and financial achievements, claiming they are still tenants while her husband owns mansions and estates.
The long-standing feud between Nollywood stars Lizzy Anjorin and Iyabo Ojo has reached a new peak following Anjorin’s formal acceptance of a boxing match first proposed in 2024.
Eko Hot Blog reports that taking to Instagram on May 3, 2026, Anjorin confirmed her willingness to enter the ring but introduced a two-day schedule.
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The first day featuring a bout between Paul Okoye and Chief Lawal, followed by her own face-off with Ojo the next day.
The rivalry has been marked by years of social media clashes and legal battles, including a ₦1 billion defamation suit filed by Ojo against Anjorin in 2025 that was recently struck out on procedural grounds.
Anjorin’s latest response shifts the focus toward a display of wealth, as she mocked Ojo’s status and challenged her to produce documentation of her assets.
The surge in interest for celebrity boxing in Nigeria follows a recent match in Lagos where the artist Portable lost a challenge to Carter Efe.
