Following his victory over boxer Habeeb Badmus, who goes by the name Portable, Nigerian comedian Carter Efe has earned a new nickname: “Carter Mayweather.”
Carter Efe vs Portable boxing, The scene occurred immediately after his stunning victory in front of an audience at Chaos In The Ring held in Lagos.
The Instant Viral Moment
Immediately after his win, Efe dismissed any mention of Anthony Joshua.
“Who said I’m Anthony Joshua? I am Carter Mayweather,” he shouted, and there went another viral phrase.
A Performance to Support His Words
Whereas Efe talked tough, he performed even tougher.
He won against Portable unanimously, with the three judges marking the bout 27-30 in his favor. According to him, the match was almost over after the first round.
“After the first round, I made his face swollen… third round, he fell.”
The arrogant commentary served to heighten the expectation.
What Does ‘Mayweather’ Mean?
In christening himself Carter Mayweather, Efe has put himself on the same pedestal as Floyd Mayweather Jr., who is regarded as the greatest defensive fighter of all time.
Although this comparison is obviously in jest, the followers have bought into it, especially following the convincing victory.
Portable’s Response: ‘I Was Robbed’
Of course, the verdict was not accepted by Habeeb Badmus at face value.
According to him, Efe did not play fairly, and his hits were not counted.
“I was robbed… Any hit that I landed should be counted.”
In addition, he has called for compensation of N200 million streaming money from the organizers.
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More Than Boxing: A Celeb Fight That Makes a Difference
This bout isn’t all about the titles—it’s part of a new trend of blending entertainment and boxing.
Such events are getting huge interest, particularly among younger viewers who may not be interested in conventional boxing.
“Maybe this will be the start,” Efe suggested.
“I want to do this again, but on an international level.”
One Exception: Portable’s Child Born on the Same Night
Though he lost the match, Portable found a way to change the story by announcing that his child was born at the same time.
“My wife delivered… that is more important to me than a title.”
A personal touch was added to a chaotic and electrifying event.
Conclusion
While Carter Efe won a fight, he also gained something much bigger—a new persona, a viral hit, and maybe even a career change.
Even if “Carter Mayweather” doesn’t stick around for long, Carter Efe has made a celeb bout a national topic.
