British boxer Ryan Taylor has fired back at Nigerians criticizing him over a controversial comment he made about his ex-fiancée, Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy.

The backlash began after Taylor shared a Father’s Day post on Instagram, featuring a photo of himself and his daughter. In the caption, he expressed his hope to combat racism by having mixed-race children. However, the post took a sharp turn when a follower pointed out the child’s resemblance to DJ Cuppy, prompting Taylor to respond with a jab at the Nigerian DJ.

“She wasn’t enough of a woman to even fathom creating such a beautiful creation like mine. Please leave me and don’t come back,” he wrote.

The comment sparked widespread criticism on social media, especially from Nigerian users who viewed his remark as disrespectful and unnecessary.

In response to the outrage, Taylor defended his statements, claiming he has the right to speak freely and will always defend his family. He accused Nigerians of unfairly targeting both him and the mother of his child.

“Today is a special day. Nigerians gotta chill out. You come for the mother of my child and think I won’t back it? Don’t come on my page talking shit and cry when I speak. I NEVER signed the contract. I will always say what I want and do what is right for me or my family. I haven’t said shit yet—everyone gotta chill,” he wrote.

The situation has continued to generate debate online, with many calling for mutual respect and restraint from all parties involved.