Nollywood actor Charles Okocha has intensified the war of words ahead of his highly anticipated celebrity boxing rematch against Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, insisting he is better prepared and promising to settle the score with a knockout.

The rematch, tagged “Chaos in the Ring,” is scheduled for Friday, July 31, with Okocha claiming his training camp in London gives him a significant edge over Portable, who has been preparing in Sango-Ota, Ogun State.

“This Friday, 31st, it’s official. Chaos in the Ring. I’m training in London city, he is training in Sango. I’m the Algorithm. Let’s go. You can put your money where your mouth is. I am going to knock Portable down,” Okocha declared in a video shared on social media.

The actor has been sharpening his skills alongside leading heavyweight boxers Moses Itauma and Daniel Dubois, focusing on improving his technique, endurance and defensive abilities as he seeks revenge for his previous defeat.

Portable, meanwhile, has remained in Nigeria, training under unbeaten professional boxer Taiwo Agbaje (Eshepo).

The controversial singer has showcased his intense workouts on social media, maintaining his trademark aggressive style ahead of the bout.

The rivalry between the entertainers stems from an alleged ₦40 million contractual dispute, which eventually spilled into the boxing ring.

Their first meeting ended in a unanimous decision victory for Portable, although Okocha disputed the outcome and immediately pushed for a rematch.

Since then, both camps have exchanged verbal jabs while stepping up preparations, with Okocha banking on structured professional training in London and Portable relying on his power and relentless pressure.

The “Chaos in the Ring” rematch has generated widespread attention across social media, with fans divided over who will emerge victorious.

Okocha believes his elite training camp will finally help him avenge his earlier loss, while Portable is determined to prove his first victory was no fluke.

With fight night fast approaching, anticipation continues to build for one of Nigeria’s biggest celebrity boxing events of the year.

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Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman believes he is back in familiar territory as he prepares for a defining clash against ex-middleweight king Dricus du Plessis at UFC Fight Night in Oklahoma City this Saturday.

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After spending more than a decade as one of the UFC’s most dominant champions, “The Nigerian Nightmare” now finds himself rebuilding his career from the ground up following a difficult spell that saw him lose his welterweight crown.

Rather than dwell on the setbacks, Usman has embraced the challenge of proving himself all over again.

Saturday’s showdown marks his first fight in 13 months and his first full-scale appearance as a middleweight.

Although he previously stepped in on short notice against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294, this will be his first full training camp competing permanently at 185 pounds.

The move presents a fresh opportunity for the 39-year-old, who impressed in his last outing by defeating Joaquin Buckley with a wrestling-heavy performance that reminded fans why he was once considered one of the UFC’s pound-for-pound best.

Standing across from him will be former middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis, who is equally eager to bounce back after suffering a crushing defeat to Khamzat Chimaev that ended his 11-fight winning streak and cost him the UFC middleweight title.

With current champion Sean Strickland yet to announce his next title defence, the stakes could hardly be higher.

Both men own victories over Strickland, making Saturday’s headline bout a potential title eliminator.

For Usman, the contest is about more than rankings. It is an opportunity to prove that his championship pedigree remains intact despite the long layoff and a change in weight class.

A convincing victory over the dangerous South African would immediately thrust the Nigerian back into the middleweight title conversation and complete another remarkable chapter in a career built on resilience and reinvention.

The UFC Fight Night main event takes place this weekend at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, with both former champions aiming to take a major step toward another world title shot.

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