The rivalry between Nigerian music stars Idowest and Mr Real reached a boiling point as both artistes exchanged insults during a fiery press conference ahead of their highly anticipated celebrity boxing match.
The two entertainers came face-to-face during a pre-fight media event, where tensions flared almost immediately as they attempted to get under each other’s skin before their showdown on July 31.
Appearing shirtless for the traditional face-off, the pair traded verbal jabs while posing for cameras, giving fans a glimpse of the animosity that has built up ahead of the bout.
Mr Real and idowest facing off, match never start and these two wan kp@! each other already, see as portable carry chair 😭💔😂 🥊 pic.twitter.com/WRUSCCvwIU
— D3VID 🐢 (@DurkioWiz) June 30, 2026
Speaking confidently during the press conference, Idowest declared that he expects the fight to be over within the opening round.
The rapper mocked Mr Real’s fighting ability, insisting that defeating him would be easy.
“Mr Real, that Ibo boy… I go beat am under one round. Even my grandma will beat Mr Real. I go use one hand beat am.”
His bold prediction drew reactions from those present as he continued to taunt his opponent, claiming a dominant victory.
Mr Real, however, showed little concern over Idowest’s confidence.
Throughout the face-off, the singer laughed off the threats, repeatedly mocking the rapper while the pair stood inches apart.
Although he did not match Idowest’s bold predictions, his body language suggested he was unfazed by the pre-fight mind games, responding with smiles and sarcastic gestures as security personnel monitored the tense exchange.
Celebrity boxing matches have become increasingly popular in Nigeria, bringing together entertainers, influencers, and public figures for exhibition bouts that combine sport and entertainment.
With both artistes already talking tough before the opening bell, expectations are building that the July 31 contest will deliver plenty of drama both inside and outside the ring.
Whether Idowest can back up his prediction of a first-round victory or Mr Real will silence his rival remains to be seen when the two entertainers finally settle their differences in the boxing ring.
