Nkechi Blessing, Phyna Set To Face Off In Celebrity Boxing Match
Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday and Big Brother Naija star Phyna are set to settle their ongoing social media dispute in the boxing ring.
The two entertainers are scheduled to face each other in a boxing bout titled “Chaos in the Ring” on October 1, 2026, at the Federal Palace Hotel in Lagos.
Nkechi announced the fight on Friday through her Instagram page, sharing a promotional poster featuring herself and Phyna ahead of the highly anticipated bout.
The event is expected to be broadcast on DAZN and SuperSport.
Issuing a warning to Phyna ahead of the contest, Nkechi expressed confidence in her ability to defeat the reality star.
“E don burst… @unusualphyna you don’t want to go this route with me 😀😀😀 put your money on me sha cus na sure odd. I no want talk too much till October 1st ,” she wrote.
The proposed bout follows a series of heated exchanges between the actress and the reality star on social media.
Phyna had previously spoken publicly about the disagreement between them, which began online before escalating into a more public feud.
With the October 1 fight now announced, the dispute appears set to move from social media to the ring, although reactions to the announcement have been mixed.
Some followers questioned whether the fight was a genuine boxing contest or another form of entertainment content, while others urged both women to approach the bout cautiously.
The development has also generated significant reactions online, with fans already taking sides ahead of the encounter.
