Nkechi Blessing Explains Why She Lost to Phyna
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Actress Nkechi Blessing has explained her defeat to reality TV star Phyna in their celebrity boxing bout, insisting that she had trained for only two days before the fight.
Phyna won by a fourth-round knockout in the early hours of Friday, October 2, after a highly anticipated clash that drew significant attention from fans and on social media.
Reflecting on the fight during a live session on social media, Nkechi Blessing said her limited preparation contributed to the outcome, while claiming she would have beaten Phyna under different circumstances.
"I'm not a boxer and I only train for two days. Do you know how long Phyna had been training? She was running, I told her to come close, why are you running like a woman? Why are you fighting like a woman. I would have beaten her."
The bout was the climax of a tense build-up between the two entertainers, whose rivalry escalated during promotional activities ahead of the October 1 event.
The tension reportedly spilled over at a press event, where the two exchanged heated words before the confrontation turned physical and organisers intervened to separate them.
Inside the ring, however, Phyna appeared to rely on her mobility and speed from the opening bell. The reality TV star moved around the ring, landing punches while avoiding prolonged exchanges with the actress.
The fight ended in the fourth round when Phyna secured the knockout, bringing the highly publicised celebrity clash to a close.
The wider "Chaos in the Ring" event also featured other dramatic moments, including a confrontation involving Carter Efe and Speed Darlington.
