Abayomi Susan
Fearless Energy Drink, the flagship energy drink brand from Rite Foods Limited, added excitement and energy to one of Nigeria’s biggest entertainment spectacles as the official energy drink sponsor of the celebrity boxing rematch, “Chaos in the Ring,” where Nollywood actor and comedian Charles Okocha defeated street-pop sensation Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, to reclaim bragging rights.
The highly anticipated event, held on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, attracted a star-studded audience comprising celebrities, sports enthusiasts, entertainment personalities, and hundreds of fans who gathered to witness the continuation of one of Nigeria’s most talked-about celebrity rivalries.
Tagged “Unfinished Business,” the rematch revived the rivalry that first gained public attention in December 2023. However, the much-anticipated contest ended dramatically after Portable exited the ring during the opening round, resulting in his disqualification and handing Okocha victory.
The tension-filled encounter took an unexpected twist when Portable brought Okocha down in a wrestling-style move shortly after the bout commenced. The referee and security officials quickly intervened, insisting that the action violated the rules of the contest. Although Portable later returned to challenge the decision, officials upheld the ruling and declared Okocha the winner.
Beyond the headline bout, Chaos in the Ring delivered an entertaining night of celebrity and professional boxing, featuring impressive performances from fighters including Basit “Joker Boy” Adebayo, Yusuf Adeniji, Suleiman Jafaru, Michael Babalola, and Shiloh “Sugar Shy” Defreitas, who all secured victories in their respective contests.
Speaking on Fearless Energy Drink’s sponsorship of the event, Brand Manager, Fearless Energy Drink, Rite Foods Limited, Olaniyi Aderuku, said the partnership reflects the brand’s commitment to supporting platforms that promote courage, confidence, resilience, and determination while delivering unforgettable experiences for consumers.
Aderuku also praised the organisers for staging a world-class entertainment spectacle, expressing optimism that future collaborations would further contribute to the growth of sports and entertainment in Nigeria.
According to him, the sponsorship aligns with Fearless Energy Drink’s “I CAN, I AM” philosophy, which encourages Nigerians to embrace challenges, overcome limitations, and pursue their goals with confidence and determination.
As Nigeria’s award-winning market leader in the energy drink category, Fearless Energy Drink continues to drive innovation within the sector. The brand pioneered Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) bottle packaging in the category, while its Fearless Classic and Fearless Red Berry variants are also available in cans, reinforcing its commitment to inspiring consumers to dream bigger, live boldly, and achieve more.
