Celebrity Boxing Drama: Speed Darlington Reacts as Burna Boy Gifts N20 Million to Portable After Victory
Story written by SpringNewsNG Media Limited – April 20, 2025
The intense face-off, which took place on Friday night, saw Portable emerge victorious after Speed Darlington bowed out due to a dislocated arm sustained in the first round. Shortly after the match, Darlington sparked conversation online by alleging that his opponent may have used juju (supernatural powers) to secure the win.
Amid the buzz, Grammy-winning superstar Burna Boy — who has a long-standing feud with Speed Darlington — stirred even more controversy by gifting Portable a whopping ₦20 million to celebrate his triumph in the ring.
This unexpected gesture did not sit well with Speed Darlington, who took to Instagram on Sunday to throw shade at Burna Boy, referring to him by his usual nickname “Long Face.” He accused the Afro-fusion artist of obsessively monitoring his page and secretly keeping tabs on his activities.
“Nobody watches you more than your enemy. Because they want to know if you’re doing well,” Darlington wrote. “Long Face sleeps on my page. His whole life is now checking up on me.”
The feud between the two entertainers continues to heat up on social media, with fans taking sides and fueling ongoing debates. As the celebrity boxing trend gains traction in Nigeria, it appears the drama outside the ring is just as fierce as the action inside it.
