Celebrity Boxing: Nollywood actress Chizzy Alichi defeats Laide Bakare

In a thrilling celebrity boxing match that has taken social media by storm, Nollywood actress Chizzy Alichi emerged victorious against her colleague Laide Bakare, recently appointed as senior special assistant on entertainment, art, culture, and tourism by Osun State Governor, Gov Ademola Adeleke.

The highly anticipated bout came after a heated exchange of words between the two actresses on social media, culminating in a physical showdown in the ring.

How it unfolds

On Sunday, February 25, 2024, videos began circulating on social media showcasing the actresses exchanging jabs in the ring. Representing the red corner, Alichi faced off against Bakare, who was in the blue corner. 

The match was intense, with both actresses demonstrating their boxing skills and determination to win. However, it was Alichi who ultimately triumphed, securing her victory and earning the admiration of fans.

Celebrations and good sportsmanship

Following her win, Chizzy Alichi took to her Instagram page to celebrate her triumph. Posing with her trophy, she expressed gratitude to the organizers and spectators of the match, acknowledging their support and the fun-filled atmosphere of the event. In a gesture of sportsmanship, Alichi also extended her love to her opponent, Laide Bakare, humorously reminding her of a promised bottle of champagne.

Bakare, in response, commented on Alichi’s post with a show of good faith. She praised Alichi for making the fight easy and enjoyable and promised to send the champagne as a token of their friendly rivalry. Despite claiming victory on her own social media post and announcing a victory party, Bakare’s gracious comment on Alichi’s post showed that the spirit of competition was alive and well, but so was the camaraderie between the two actresses.