Wayne Bridge Withdraws from KSI Fight

Fight Postponed: Wayne Bridge Pulls Out of KSI Bout

Wayne Bridge has officially withdrawn from his scheduled fight against KSI, originally set for March 29.
Bridge’s decision follows remarks made by KSI during a recent face-off event.
KSI has not yet commented publicly on the cancellation of the fight.

Wayne Bridge, the former England footballer, has opted out of his much-anticipated boxing match with KSI, the popular YouTuber and influencer known as Olajide Olatunji. This announcement comes after KSI made controversial comments during their face-off that referenced Bridge’s personal life. The clash was poised to take place on March 29, following its announcement back on January 18, but Bridge has decided to step back from the fight.

KSI has been a significant figure in the boxing world, transitioning from YouTube to the ring with notable results. His boxing career began with a highly publicized amateur match against Joe Weller in 2018, which he won by TKO. Following that victory, he faced Logan Paul in two separate bouts—one ending in a majority draw and the other, a professional fight, securing a win for KSI. However, his most recent outing saw him suffer a loss to Tommy Fury in October 2023, marking a pivotal moment in his boxing journey.

Wayne Bridge Addresses His Decision to Withdraw

The anticipation from fans for a matchup between KSI and Jake Paul was palpable, particularly after their scheduled bout was announced earlier this year. During a Misfits boxing event, KSI generated buzz by stepping into the ring to promote his upcoming fight with Bridge. However, during their exchange, KSI made incendiary comments about Bridge’s ex-wife and further escalated tensions by mentioning John Terry, a fellow footballer associated with the scandal. KSI taunted, “Aren’t you the guy that let John Terry smash your ex?” This provocative remark appears to have crossed a line for Bridge.

In an Instagram post, Bridge expressed his discontent, stating that KSI’s comments “crossed a line.”Affirming his priorities as a “family man,”he indicated that he is not willing to engage in such disrespectful exchanges, hence his withdrawal from the highly anticipated fight. Although he has stepped away from this particular match, Bridge hinted at new challenges on the horizon, although he refrained from confirming any specifics about future boxing opportunities.

As for KSI, the influencer has not publicly addressed the cancellation of the match, marking it as his second fight withdrawal in recent months. Before the announcement regarding Wayne Bridge, KSI was expected to compete in a unique 2 vs. 1 tag team match against Slim Albaher and Anthony Taylor but had to pull out due to an injury announced in August 2024. Given KSI’s immense popularity, he has numerous potential opponents to consider for his next fight, including his expressed interest in facing Andrew Tate, known for his controversial persona and past kickboxing experience.

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