A Nigerian doctor based in Canada, Arinze Onwumelu, has advised singer Portable to undergo a medical brain examination after his boxing match with Carter Efe.
The bout, which took place in Lagos, ended with Portable losing after sustaining multiple punches during the fight.
The match attracted widespread attention, with fans and public figures reacting across social media following the outcome.
In a video shared online, the doctor—also known as Dr Zo—recommended that Portable undergo a brain scan, specifically a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), to check for possible internal injuries.
According to him, Carter Efe landed several punches on sensitive areas of Portable’s head, raising concerns about a possible Subdural Haematoma, a serious medical condition.
“This Is An Exhibition Match Meant For Entertainment, Not A Real Fight To Harm Anyone. The Contenders Are Not Expected To Fight To That Extent.
“Or Does It Mean Efe Didn’t Get The Memo Or Wasn’t Properly Informed? I Watched The Whole Video; The Kind Of Punches He Delivered Means Portable May Never Recover From Them.
“Anybody Who Knows Portable Should Take Him To The Hospital For MRI And Brain Test; There May Be An Artery That Might Have Been Damaged.”
The doctor also advised organisers of such events to make protective headgear compulsory to reduce the risk of serious injuries.
Before the fight, Portable had expressed confidence in his ability, having previously defeated Speed Darlington and Charles Okocha in earlier celebrity boxing matches.
