Anthony Joshua gets unusual  challenge

Controversial Nigerian entertainer, Portable, has stirred fresh excitement in the boxing scene after boldly challenging heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua to a showdown in the ring — but only for a staggering N1 billion purse.

The outspoken singer made the dramatic declaration on Thursday during a heated public face-off ahead of his celebrity boxing clash with popular streamer Carter Efe.

Brimming with confidence, Portable proclaimed himself the new face of Nigerian boxing, insisting no one could strip him of his title.

“For N1 billion, I’ll take you down,” Portable declared as he called out Joshua before cheering fans.

Portable and Carter Efe are set to square off on Friday in a celebrity exhibition bout at Balmoral Hall, a venue expected to host a packed crowd eager for the highly publicized showdown.

The singer had earlier disclosed in February that he pocketed N40 million for accepting the fight against Carter Efe. He also claimed that businessman E-Money and music executive Soso Soberekon promised him an additional N50 million and a car if he emerges victorious.

On his part, Carter Efe said he accepted the fight after learning the winner would walk away with N50 million.

Portable has carved a growing reputation in celebrity boxing, turning his ring appearances into headline-grabbing spectacles. In April 2025, he defeated Speed Darlington in a bout that dominated social media conversations.

He had earlier recorded victories over actor Charles Okocha in December 2023 and Kelvin Power in February 2024.

With another fight looming and an audacious challenge thrown at Anthony Joshua, Portable is once again proving that whether in music or boxing, he knows how to command attention.