According to a live television interview broadcasted by Channels Television on their flagship program Rubbin’ Minds, controversial street-pop artist Habeeb Okikiola, famously known as Portable, has publicly challenged veteran musician Terry G to a celebrity boxing match. The “Zazuu” crooner asserted that stepping into the ring for a highly publicized, one-on-one bout would serve as the ultimate promotional springboard to help launch his industry senior back into the public eye.
Portable, who has actively positioned himself as a pioneering figure in Nigeria’s expanding celebrity boxing scene, noted that the sport possesses immense power to generate massive cultural conversations. During the energetic television appearance, the 32-year-old singer demonstrated his physical readiness on camera and also confirmed his absolute desire to arrange a high-stakes rematch with popular skit maker Carter Efe, who handed him his very first boxing defeat earlier this year.
Emphasizing his ultimate intentions for the prospective match, Portable boldly proclaimed during the live show: “I want to fight Terry G. If Terry G fights me, one-on-one in boxing, he will rise again. People will remember him again”. Reviewing the viral interview, a report by The Sun Nigeria highlighted the singer’s immense confidence, capturing his statement where he proudly stated, “I used my music career to build Nigerian boxing”.
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While Portable’s claims of single-handedly building the local celebrity boxing industry are classic showmanship, a matchup against Terry G would undeniably be a viral goldmine. Both artists are legendary for their high-octane, chaotic energies, making a physical bout an absolute spectacle for pop culture consumers. Watch to see if Terry G takes the bait or dismisses the audacious challenge as a disrespectful publicity stunt.
Source: Channels Television — https://www.channelstv.com/2026/07/19/i-want-to-fight-terry-g-so-people-can-remember-him-again-portable/, July 19, 2026
Photo Credit: The Guardian
