- Skitmaker Carter Efe has rejected the possibility of an immediate rematch with Habeeb ‘Portable’ Badmus after his victory on Friday night at the Balmoral Hall in Lagos.
- Following the win, Efe received a ₦50 million reward from businessman Emeka ‘E-Money’ Okonkwo, fulfilling a pre-fight pledge.
- Portable has labeled the result “unjust,” claiming Efe used his height advantage unprofessionally and demanding streaming revenue from the event.
- In the main event, Godday Appah defeated Ezra Arenyeka to become the new WBO Africa cruiserweight champion, while Basit Adebayo also secured a WBO Africa title.
Following the final bell at the Chaos in the Ring 4 event, Carter Efe brushed aside Portable’s complaints, stating he is currently focused on resting rather than a rematch.
Eko Hot Blog reports that Efe humorously corrected comparisons to professional boxers by referring to himself as “Carter Mayweather” during his post-match celebration.
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Despite the loss, Portable found a reason to celebrate as his wife, Omobewaji Ewatomi, gave birth to a baby boy, Jamal Iremide, on the same night.
The fight night also featured significant professional milestones. Godday Appah’s victory was billed as a symbolic “Peace Fight” intended to unite the Itsekiri and Ijaw communities.
On the undercard, Samuel Antwi recorded a first-round knockout against Paul Kamanga, while Seun Wahab and Rasheed Adeyemo also secured victories in their respective contests.
Balmoral Group Promotions CEO Ezekiel Adamu praised the event for delivering on its promise of high-intensity entertainment.
