Nollywood actress Lizzy Anjorin has publicly challenged her colleague Iyabo Ojo to a boxing match, escalating their ongoing tension with a direct call-out.
The actress made the demand in a trending video, urging show promoter Paul Okoye to fix a date for the proposed fight.
“Set the date” — Anjorin throws challenge
In the video, Anjorin expressed confidence in her ability to face Iyabo Ojo in the ring.
“Set the date, Paul Okoye. Set the fight date,” she said.
She went further to boast about her preparedness, insisting her opponent would struggle.
“I learned boxing. Iyabo Ojo won’t last two minutes in the ring with me,” she added.
Claims of experience and readiness
Anjorin said her confidence comes from years of handling intense situations, describing herself as battle-tested.
She suggested that the proposed fight could serve as a form of resolution to their long-standing issues.
In a separate post, she called on fans to start placing bets, framing the challenge as a public showdown.
Social media buzz intensifies
Her comments have since triggered reactions online, with users divided over the call-out.
While some supporters backed the idea of a celebrity boxing match, others criticised the escalation of the dispute.
The development adds to a growing trend of entertainment boxing matches gaining traction in Nigeria.
Tension spills into public space
The exchange between both actresses continues to draw attention across entertainment circles, with many watching to see if the challenge will be accepted.
As of the time of filing this report, Iyabo Ojo has not issued an official response to the challenge.
“Set the date, Paul Okoye. Set the fight date. If Iyabo Ojo step out alv3 call me b4$7ard. Do you know how many years I’ve spent in fire war? I learned boxing. Iyabo Ojo won’t last two minutes in the ring with me.”
— Lizzy Anjorin in a video response to Paul Okoye regarding a… pic.twitter.com/cUHcJAmZ8K
— 𝐀𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐲𝐆𝐑𝐍 (@AsakyGRN) May 4, 2026