Celebrity fights winners to get electric vehicles

EV Motors has announced a landmark partnership with Balmoral Group, committing two brand-new electric vehicles as prizes for the winners of the Chaos in the Ring’s two headline celebrity boxing bouts. The announcement was made at a briefing held at the EV Motors headquarters in Lagos. Both organisations reaffirmed a shared commitment to investing in Nigerian talent and expanding opportunities within the country’s growing sports and entertainment ecosystem. The winners of the highly anticipated Portable vs. Charles Okocha showdown and the Mr Real vs. Idowest clash will each drive home a brand-new electric vehicle, raising the stakes for what is already shaping up to be the biggest edition of Chaos in the Ring yet. The event is slated for July 31 at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. Chairman of EV Motors, Dr. Ned Okonkwo, described the partnership as collaboration between two Nigerian brands committed to creating opportunities at home. “This partnership isn’t just for now. It’s a long-term relationship between two Nigerian brands that believe in the Nigerian dream. We don’t believe in Japa. We believe in transforming Japa into Japada by creating opportunities here at home. Nigeria has some of the greatest talents in the world, and boxing is one of the strongest examples of that.” Dr. Okonkwo also expressed confidence that the country can become a destination for world-class boxing events. “This isn’t simply about giving away cars. It’s about changing lives, rewarding excellence and showing young Nigerians that they can achieve their dreams here. We want to continue supporting platforms that celebrate Nigerian talent and create lasting impact.” Founder of Chaos in the Ring and Group Managing Director of Balmoral Group, Dr. Ezekiel Adamu, said the partnership reflects the platform’s long-term vision of transforming African boxing through innovation, entertainment and global visibility. “Talent is the greatest export Nigeria has. Africa has never lacked talent. What we’ve lacked is a platform.” Dr. Adamu explained further that the platform was created not only to entertain audiences but to improve the lives and careers of African fighters. “When we started, many Nigerian boxers were earning less than ₦50,000 to step into the ring. Today, some of our fighters are earning life-changing purses, signing international contracts and competing on the global stage. That’s the impact of giving talent the right platform.” He also highlighted recent success stories, including Nigerian fighters securing international opportunities and increased global attention on African boxing. “Our dream has always been to reverse the narrative, so that international athletes begin looking to Africa as a destination for opportunity. We’re already seeing that happen.” Since its inception, Chaos in the Ring has combined professional boxing with entertainment to create an event that resonates far beyond the ring. Previous editions have generated over 2 billion video views and 4.2 billion digital impressions, while earning global distribution through DAZN, one of the world’s leading sports streaming platforms. The partnership with EV Motors represents another significant milestone in that journey, bringing together two organisations united by a belief in Nigerian excellence, innovation and youth empowerment. As anticipation builds for July 31, fans can expect an unforgettable night of elite boxing, celebrity rivalries, music, entertainment and career-defining moments, with two electric vehicles waiting for the night’s biggest winners.