Wayne Bridge set to fight KSI in blockbuster showdown

Wayne Bridge is to fight YouTuber KSI, Mail Sport can reveal.

The former Chelsea, Manchester City and England star is set to face the influencer on March 29 with an announcement due imminently, subject to the signing of contracts.

Should formalities be completed the left-back, who is now 44, will face the KSI, 31, in Manchester in an intriguing prospect that will command attention in football, boxing and beyond.

Bridge has fought before, defeating Made in Chelsea star Spencer Matthews in a charity bout seven years ago.

He hung up his boots in 2014 following a career which saw him win the Premier League, FA Cup and League Cup at Chelsea.

Bridge also played for Southampton, Fulham, West Ham, Sunderland and Brighton and picked up 36 England caps. Those who know him say he remains in peak condition.

London-born KSI, whose real name is Olajide Olatunji has amassed millions of followers, has released a rap album and oversees a number of business ventures. He has twice fought Logan Paul and has four wins, a draw and a loss from six fights.

In October 2023, KSI welcomed the prospect of Bridge putting the gloves on when he appeared on Peter Crouch’s podcast.

Crouch said: ‘You know, if you ever need someone to step in, I know someone in training all the time. So if you need someone last minute, Wayne Bridge.’

Co-host Steve Sidwell, the former Reading midfielder, added: ‘Can anyone beat the Bridge? He’s an animal.’

KSI responded: ‘If he is really about it then it would be great to have him on Misfits for sure.’