‘I’m sorry’ – Portable apologises for walking out of celebrity boxing rematch
Portable Apologizes After Early Exit from Celebrity Boxing Rematch
Street-hop artist Habeeb Okikiola, widely known as Portable, issued an apology to organizers and fans following his abrupt departure from a celebrity boxing rematch against actor Charles Okocha. The match took place on July 31, 2026.
Portable walked out of the contest after the first round, prompting disappointment among attendees. In a statement released by his management team, Zeh Nation/Dr. Zeh, Portable expressed regret for his actions.
“We sincerely apologize to the organizers, Balmoral Group, the entire event team, our fans, friends, family, and everyone who came out to support Portable at tonight’s celebrity boxing event,” the statement read.
The management acknowledged the letdown caused by Portable’s decision to leave the match early, urging the public to respect his choice. “We understand the disappointment caused by the outcome of the fight and by Portable’s decision to step away after the first round. While emotions can run high in moments like these, we respectfully ask everyone to respect his decision and perspective,” they noted.
This contest marked a highly anticipated rematch for Portable, who ultimately suffered a loss after abandoning the bout.
