Portable Apologises After Quitting Celebrity Boxing Rematch Against Charles Okocha
Street-hop singer Habeeb Okikiola, widely known as Portable, has publicly apologised to organisers, fans, and supporters after walking away from his highly anticipated celebrity boxing rematch against actor Charles Okocha.
The rematch, which took place on Friday, July 31, 2026, came to an unexpected end after Portable refused to continue following the opening round, handing victory to Okocha.
Portable’s Management Issues Public Apology
A few hours after the event, Portable’s management, Zeh Nation/Dr Zeh, released an official statement expressing regret over how the fight ended.
According to the statement, the team apologised to the event organisers, production crew, fans, friends, family members, and everyone who attended the celebrity boxing event, admitting that the outcome fell short of expectations.
The statement read:
“We sincerely apologise to the organisers, the entire event team, our fans, friends, family, and everyone who came out to support Portable at tonight’s celebrity boxing event.”
Management Urges Fans to Respect Portable’s Decision
The management acknowledged that many fans were disappointed by Portable’s decision to leave the ring after the first round.
Despite the backlash, the team appealed to the public to respect the singer’s personal decision, noting that emotions can often run high during competitive events.
The statement added:
“We understand the disappointment caused by the outcome of the fight and by Portable’s decision to step away after the first round. While emotions can run high in moments like these, we respectfully ask everyone to respect his decision and perspective.”
Celebrity Boxing Rematch Ends in Unexpected Fashion
The celebrity boxing rematch had generated significant attention ahead of fight night, with many fans eager to see another showdown between Portable and Charles Okocha.
However, the contest ended abruptly after Portable declined to continue beyond the opening round, resulting in a victory for Okocha by default.
The incident has since sparked widespread reactions across social media, with many fans expressing disappointment while others debated the circumstances surrounding Portable’s decision to withdraw from the bout.
As of the time of writing, Portable has not personally provided further details explaining why he chose not to continue the fight.
