Ijeoma Josephina Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, has added another victory to her name after knocking out actress Nkechi Blessing in a celebrity boxing match, in Lagos.
The BBNaija Season 7 “Level Up” winner, who rose to national fame in 2022 after spending 72 days in the Big Brother house to emerge winner, defeated Nkechi Blessing via knockout on October 1, 2026.
Phyna, who hails from Edo State, has since her reality TV win built a career in entertainment as an actress, model, hype woman and media personality, featuring in films such as “Osato” and “Ada Omo Daddy.”
Celebrating her win in an Instagram post, Phyna described October 2 as a special date in her life, noting it marks the anniversary of her BBNaija victory. She hailed her latest win as historic, saying she became the first female celebrity to step into the ring and secure a victory.
Reflecting on her journey from reality television to boxing, Phyna said she has always been willing to challenge herself, break barriers and prove there is more to her than what people see.
She thanked Balmoral Promotions and Bet9ja for giving her the opportunity to enter a new chapter and “make history,” describing October 2 as “a date of victory, courage and new beginnings.”
