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‘I Was Robbed,’ Portable Cries After Celebrity Boxing Loss to Carter Efe

From The Punch · (4m ago) English Critical tone

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Afrobeats artist Portable claims he was "robbed" of a victory in his celebrity boxing match against skit maker Carter Efe.
  • Portable alleged unfair treatment due to Efe's height and reach advantage, demanding "stream money" and accusing organizers of bias.
  • Despite the loss and controversy, Portable stated that family, including his newborn son, is more important to him than boxing belts.

In the vibrant and often dramatic Nigerian entertainment landscape, Portable is a figure who consistently commands attention, and his reaction to his celebrity boxing loss is no exception. The Punch's report details his vocal protests and accusations following his defeat to Carter Efe.

I was robbed. Carter Efe was not professional enough. He was strangling with his long hands and height. I threw him many punches, why didn’t you people count them?

— PortableComplaining about the boxing match outcome on Instagram Live.

Portable's claim of being "robbed" and his assertion that the fight was "ojoro" (unfair) highlight a common narrative in competitive scenarios where perceived injustices fuel public discourse. His specific complaints about Carter Efe's height and reach, and his demand for "stream money," reflect a blend of genuine grievance and his characteristic larger-than-life persona.

However, Portable also pivots to a more grounded perspective, emphasizing the birth of his new baby boy as a greater blessing than any boxing belt. This juxtaposition of the fiery competitor and the devoted family man is typical of Portable's public image, adding complexity to his persona.

They did ojoro for me. All of you are mad. Carter Efe was just holding my neck. I was punching him too but you people are not talking about that.

— PortableAccusing organizers and judges of bias after his defeat.

From a Nigerian standpoint, this story is emblematic of the passionate reactions that often follow high-profile entertainment events. While Carter Efe celebrates his win and the financial reward, Portable's vocal dissent and subsequent focus on family provide a compelling counter-narrative, keeping him firmly in the public eye.

You can only buy a belt with money, but a child cannot be bought. You people cheated. They can’t pay the money amounting to the sum of N23 billion. I thought I was going to dance with my belt but I ended up with my new baby.

— PortablePrioritizing his newborn son over the boxing title after the match.

What makes this uniquely interesting from a local perspective is how these celebrity clashes become major talking points, blurring the lines between sport, entertainment, and social media drama. Portable's ability to generate controversy and then shift focus to personal milestones ensures he remains a constant subject of discussion.

My wife just gave birth to a bouncing baby boy. I value that more than a belt. You can buy the belt but not my child.

— PortableExpressing his joy over his new child following the boxing match.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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