Nkechi Blessing Pens Tribute To Late Mother Following Boxing Bout Loss

Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday has penned an emotional tribute to her late mother following her celebrity boxing match loss against reality star Phyna.

In a post shared on her Instagram page, she reflected on stepping into the ring for the first time in her life, describing the experience as one that required nothing but courage.

NBS, as she is fondly called, admitted that she had never raised her hands to fight anyone in all her years on earth, but she stood on an unfamiliar stage in front of millions and fought like a warrior.

She acknowledged that she did not win, but noted that her fight would not leave the mouths of millions in a hurry. She thanked her mother for raising a strong woman, a fighter, and an unstoppable child of grace.

The movie star further urged her mother to keep resting in peace, dedicating her latest match to her.

She wrote:
"AFIANMA…..Your precious child was on a boxing ring for the first time in all my years on earth I have never raised up my hands to fight any soul,but yesterday I stood on an unfamiliar stage with just one thing* COURAGE🦾 and infront of millions of people I fought like a warrior,mummy your daughter did not win,but her fight won't leave the mouth of millions in a hurry….Mama thank you for raising a strong woman,a fighter and an unstoppable child of grace…It was indeed a great experience even after training for just two days…Will I do this again? OH YES did I make you proud? Mummy were you watching? Did you also hear when they played your favorite song? I wanted you around that was why I asked for that song…Jennifer was even crying before I entered the ring,the world is proud of me right now and I am sure you are too keep resting in peace mummy..I love you forever Big shout out to @balmoralpromotions @bet9jaig for this experience,I will never forget in a hurry."

The Nigerian Voice recalls that Phyna emerged victorious in the bout organised by Balmoral Group, securing a decisive knockout victory in the fourth round.

The fight marked the first female celebrity boxing match staged by the group. Following her win, Phyna expressed her ambition to pursue professional boxing and called out Etinosa for another fight, a challenge Etinosa accepted.

Phyna's victory earned her N50 million, in addition to an electric vehicle.

The bout between the two entertainers began in September after Nkechi Blessing criticised Phyna for her constant online clashes, advising her to relax and respect herself. Phyna fired back, sharing screenshots of a private chat and accusing Nkechi of chasing clout with her name.