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Mocks As Boastful Speed Darlington Demands Boxing Rematch With Portable (Video)
By Gideon Ayeni
Controversial Nigerian singer Speed Darlington has called for a rematch with street-hop sensation Portable after losing to him in a highly publicized celebrity boxing match that left him with a dislocated arm.
The flamboyant rapper made the appeal in a viral video shared on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), where he opened up about the aftermath of the midnight bout and expressed his disappointment over the outcome.
Despite being rushed to the hospital following the intense clash, Speed Darlington appeared defiant and undeterred. In the video, he boasted about his resilience and vowed to return to the ring for a second showdown.
“Portable, I want a rematch. E dey pain me say you carry that money dey go. E dey break my heart,” he said in Pidgin English, visibly pained but determined.
He continued: “You get two experiences before me and you fight. I never enter rain before. I no come from poverty.”
Watch the video below;
His remarks have since sparked a flurry of reactions online, with many netizens urging him to swallow his pride and let go of the loss. Some mocked his attempt to downplay Portable’s victory, while others advised him to focus on healing rather than chasing another fight.
Read some netizens’ reactions below as Speed Darlington hints at rematch with Portable;
@grind_charts: Speed Darlington’s ego just got a knockout. When you step into a ring, it’s no longer about street talk—it’s about skill. Next time, leave the talking to the pros.
@_ekezie: Why e be say every time portable beat Dem, Dem dey always want rematch 😂😂😂
@blessing: Abeg make them no give any rematch
😂😂😂😂make portable no finish him
@jay_den111: Mumu den beat you and you still get mouth.
@okoyeak: Who took you to the ring with Portable since you are above this level? Didn’t you plan it before the match akpa amu?
Nwoke park well because he will still defeat you again.
@folade_: I just knew he will say he wants a rematch 😆😆, Burna boy go dey laugh am now
As of the time of filing this report, Portable was yet to respond to the rematch challenge.
The boxing match between the two entertainers had generated massive buzz online, with fans from both camps rooting for their favorite. While Speed Darlington nursed injuries, Portable walked away with the victory — and the prize money.
Whether a rematch will happen remains to be seen, but it is clear that Speed Darlington is not ready to let the loss slide.
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