- Mail Sport revealed that KSI and Wayne Bridge are set to struggle on March 29
- KSI taunted Bridge with an X-rated chant as their bout was formally confirmed
- 44-year-old Bridge seemed angered by feedback made by the YouTube star
KSI weirdly taunted Wayne Bridge with a clumsy X-rated chant within the ring as boos echoed across the Co-op Reside enviornment in Manchester on Saturday evening upon affirmation of their upcoming bout.
The duo are set to go toe-to-toe in a Misfits boxing occasion after Mail Sport revealed that Bridge, the previous Chelsea, Manchester Metropolis and England star, is ready to face the influencer on March 29.
The competition was formally confirmed when the pair stepped within the ring collectively on Saturday evening and KSI instantly started to mock Bridge over his former relationship.
Bridge had beforehand been in a relationship with French underwear mannequin Vanessa Perroncel whereas taking part in for Chelsea in 2009.
The connection later broke down amid allegations that former Blues and England captain John Terry – who was Bridge’s team-mate on the time – had allegedly had an affair with Perroncel.
Terry and Bridge have been later goaded over the scenario by rival supporters and the pair are not buddies over the incident.
KSI weirdly taunted Wayne Bridge with a clumsy X-rated chant within the ring because the pair’s upcoming struggle was confirmed
KSI and Bridge (left) squared up towards one another within the ring because the struggle was formally confirmed
Nevertheless, YouTube star and influencer, KSI, did not seem to care about previous occasions within the slightest and used Bridge’s previous to attempt to unsettle his upcoming ring opponent.
In a weird change, KSI wasted no time in attempting to get underneath the ex-England worldwide’s pores and skin as he crudely jibed: ‘Aren’t you the man that allow John Terry smash your ex?’
Bridge – wearing a classy outsized jacket – seemed barely taken again by the taunt and responded: ‘You need to go there straightaway do you?’ which solely inspired KSI additional.
The social media star continued: ‘I am fairly positive that is what you are recognized for’ earlier than continuing to steer the gang in a chant, singing: ‘Vanessa woah, Vanessa woah’.
KSI proceeded so as to add X-rated phrases to his chant that immediately referenced Terry and Bridge’s former associate.
44-year-old Bridge stood his floor and tried to scare his opponent by including: ‘You needed it mate, you may get it,’ just for KSI to callously push him earlier than safety stepped in.
KSI taunted Bridge over his former relationship to French underwear mannequin Vanessa Perroncel (left)
KSI’s X-rated chant targeted on John Terry (proper) after he allegedly had an affair with Perroncel
Bridge appeared angered by KSI’s taunts because the pair search to construct pleasure round their struggle
44-year-old Bridge is making ready to struggle KSI in a Misfits boxing occasion on March 29
Whereas some members of the gang joined in with KSI’s chanting, the loudest noise within the enviornment was boos that aired discontent on the pair for agreeing to a controversial bout.
Bridge has fought earlier than, defeating Made in Chelsea star Spencer Matthews in a charity bout seven years in the past.
He hung up his boots in 2014 following a profession which noticed him win the Premier League, FA Cup and League Cup at Chelsea.
Bridge additionally performed for Southampton, Fulham, West Ham, Sunderland and Brighton and picked up 36 England caps. Those that know him say he stays in peak situation.