Speed Darlington Suffers Broken Arm After Loss to Portable in Boxing Match

  • Nigerian singer Darlington Okoye, known as Speed Darlington, suffered a broken arm after losing to Portable in a celebrity boxing match.
  • A post on X (formerly Twitter) revealed Speed Darlington being assisted by his crew as he exited the ring.
Speed Darlington Suffers Broken Arm After Loss to Portable in Boxing Match

Nigerian music artist and internet personality, Darlington Okoye, widely known as Speed Darlington, reportedly sustained a broken arm following his loss to Portable in a highly publicized celebrity boxing match.

The aftermath of the bout was captured in a video shared on X (formerly known as Twitter), where Speed Darlington could be seen being helped out of the ring by his team members. The clip showed him moving cautiously, suggesting he was in significant pain.

The injury occurred just a few hours after news broke that Portable had emerged victorious in their midnight showdown — a fight that had been heavily anticipated due to the pair’s ongoing online rivalry and heated weigh-in.

As footage of Speed Darlington’s post-fight condition made its way online, social media users quickly began reacting, with many expressing concern while others shared mixed opinions about the match’s intensity.

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Reacting to the post…

@Bisping_Chad: “Akpi needs that rematch ASAP.”

@Brainbox101: “We are sending the next fighter… On colos on colos.”

@okwa_meen: “We telam ooo. Say portable na kpokirikpo.”

@TheMassaYoung: “Na that’s not portable’s doing both homies were throwing wild haymakers definitely someone’s hand was bound to get dislocated.”

@zolamartins1: “N just mouth Akpi get, Portable na street boy na. Whether script or real life,Portable will beat Akpi mercilessly.”

@Peterbelieves: “See how full the venue is? Wahala.”

In other news, Multi-award-winning Nollywood actress Priscilla Ojo has opened up about her relationship journey with Tanzanian singer Juma Jux, offering fans a peek into how their romance began.

In a recent conversation, Priscilla revealed that their first meeting happened during a business trip to Rwanda. According to her, Juma first noticed her while they were both flying business class and handed her his number. However, it wasn’t until a random encounter at their hotel that their connection began to blossom.

“We met during a business trip in Rwanda. He saw me in business class and gave me his number, but I didn’t message him,” she recalled.

That seemingly chance meeting eventually led to a blossoming romance that culminated in their traditional wedding. The couple tied the knot in a lavish ceremony held in Lagos on April 17, 2025. The star-studded event attracted notable personalities from the entertainment industry, including celebrities, dignitaries, and Big Brother Naija alumni.

Their love story continues to capture the hearts of fans on social media, as Priscilla and Juma remain one of the most admired celebrity couples online.

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