A Nigerian man who bet N1 million on Speed Darlington to beat Portable in their celebrity boxing match is now publicly demanding a refund after losing the high-stakes wager.
In a viral video currently trending on X (formerly Twitter), the visibly upset bettor expressed his frustration, saying he was heartbroken after Speed Darlington’s loss and wants his money back.
“I bet N1 million. I am not happy. Balance me my money,” he lamented, directing the message at Speed Darlington.
The boxing match took an unexpected twist when Portable dominated the fight, leaving Speed Darlington not only defeated but nursing an arm injury as well.
Despite the nature of betting which comes with risk the man insisted on getting a refund, sparking mixed reactions online.
"I'm not happy at all, Speed Darlington should balance me my money back. I bet ₦1 million that he will win Portable"😭😂🧎
— CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) April 21, 2025
-Man cries out after Portable defeats Akpi on boxing 🥊 pic.twitter.com/RJydYyzrFN
Here’s what social media users had to say:
- @Maobeee: “This is an older version of Speed Darlington. Oga, go and sit down. Nobody asked you to bet in his name. If you had won, would you have given him a cut?”
- @gentlebjgiant: “The day I saw Speed Darlington’s training and Portable’s training, I knew Portable would finish him within the first two rounds.”
- @Success437769: “You don see where boxer dey wear singlet dey fight before?”
- @XyzKins: “Fooling no get age limit.”
The viral moment has added even more drama to what was already a chaotic and entertaining celebrity match-up.
