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Controversial activist and internet personality VeryDarkMan has dismissed a celebrity boxing offer reportedly worth ₦120 million, branding it as disrespectful and far below his value.
The proposed match, spearheaded by music executive Soso Soberekon, was expected to see VeryDarkMan face off against street-hop singer Portable, following their recent public clash on social media.
In a video shared via Instagram on Sunday, VeryDarkMan responded to the proposal, firmly stating that he would not participate in any fight unless offered at least $1 million.
Referencing a past international offer involving American rapper 50 Cent, he said he previously turned down what would have been one of the biggest boxing events in Africa due to an unfair payment structure.
“Alright, so make I quickly respond to Soso Soberekon for this disrespect. What I’m about to say now, you confirm it from Tunde Ednut because my phone is with EFCC. So last year I was supposed to have the biggest event in Africa.
It was a fight between myself and 50 Cent. You can confirm from the president of the boxing federation, Omo-Agege. Tunde Ednut was following the process but it didn’t work from my side. First thing, 50 Cent was requesting for 2 million dollars upfront from his complete payment of 5 million dollars. They now said they want to pay me 100,000 dollars, and I said no it won’t work. I said if 50 Cent is going to take 5 million dollars then I will collect 1 million dollars,”
he revealed.
He added that another offer was presented earlier this year after his return from China, but again, the figures didn’t match his expectations. According to him, accepting any low offer would mean undervaluing himself.
“Early this year again after I came back from China, they brought another offer but the money wey them still they talk no dey reasonable. So, you see where the level dey? It didn’t work because I’m not going to take one kind low thing to go and be on the ring, I know my worth,”
he said.
Turning directly to Soso Soberekon’s recent proposal, VeryDarkMan criticized the ₦120 million offer, questioning its relevance in today’s economy and comparing it to the amount he has spent on charitable causes.
“Now, let’s go back to Soso Berekon. It is disrespectful to say you won carry me now go fight for as low as N100 million. Do you know how much I don take do charity this period? What is N100 million? If you want to insult me, just tell me waka,”
he stated.
He didn’t stop there. VeryDarkMan argued that the sum was not even enough to purchase a decent house in Abuja, and insisted that any further negotiations should begin with a $500,000 upfront payment.
“N100 million cannot even buy you a good house in Abuja. Soso you are very very disrespectful, forget about age. So, if you want me to fight, you go bring 500,000 dollar first before I can sit together with you to discuss the balance, but I doubt if you get that kind of money. If dem dey respect you respect yourself Soso. If you don’t have that money I talk please don’t put my name on your page again,”
he warned.
The clip has since generated buzz online, reigniting debates about celebrity boxing, value perception, and the ongoing feud between VeryDarkMan and Portable.
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