Billionaire E-Money Challenges Worthy Rivals As He Eyes Boxing Debut
- Music executive E-Money revealed he wants to step into the boxing ring himself and issued an open challenge to anyone who matches his calibre
- E-Money spoke about the growing power of combat sports in Nigerian entertainment, saying boxing is now taking centre stage
- The businessman confirmed that another major celebrity boxing showcase is being planned for December, featuring big names
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Music executive and businessman Emeka Okonkwo, widely known as E-Money, has thrown down the gauntlet, and this time, it is personal.
The entertainment heavyweight, who plays a central role in the Chaos in the Ring celebrity boxing series, has declared that he is ready to lace up his gloves if the right opponent comes forward.
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Speaking during an interview with Channels TV on Wednesday, November 11, E-Money did not hold back on his ambitions inside the ring.
"Honestly speaking, I would love to step into the ring myself if I can find a worthy match," he said. "If you know anyone who matches my caliber, let me know and let them come forward. I am ready."
The businessman also used the platform to reflect on how dramatically the boxing scene in Nigeria has shifted in recent years. Where the sport once struggled to hold public attention, E-Money believes it has now carved out a permanent space in the country's entertainment landscape.
"It is actually taking over the entertainment space," he stated. "Initially in Nigeria, nobody really paid attention to boxing; when you talked about the sport, people would just ignore it — including myself. But when they brought me on board, I got deeply interested. In fact, this is the next big thing in entertainment."
His comments come as celebrity boxing continues to pull in large audiences across the continent, with high-profile matchups drawing the kind of excitement previously reserved for music concerts and award shows.
Beyond his personal challenge, E-Money also confirmed that the Chaos in the Ring series is not slowing down. A major event is already in the works for December, and while he kept the specific match-ups under wraps, he promised that the lineup will feature some of the country's biggest personalities.
He added that the upcoming showcase is set to further cement boxing's place as a mainstream fixture in Nigerian entertainment, rather than a one-off novelty.
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Legit.ng recalls reporting that content creator Carter Efe in October proved himself in the celebrity boxing ring after defeating rapper Speed Darlington.
E-Money gifts Peller and Carter Efe
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that E-Money gave Peller a brand new 2025 Toyota Corolla and also handed Carter Efe £5,000 to repair his damaged car.
This happened after both streamers visited his residence to apologise following a viral video where they were seen smashing each other’s car windscreens with stones.
E-Money expressed displeasure over their actions but still supported them, calling for another car to be given to Peller while also giving Carter Efe money.
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