Former Manchester City and England defender Wayne Bridge is reportedly being lined up to fight influencer KSI, with an announcement expected to be made soon. According to The Daily Mail, the 44-year-old Bridge is set to be revealed as KSI’s next opponent.
Bridge, who spent four years at the Etihad Stadium after joining from Chelsea in 2009, has not stepped into the ring since his victory over Made in Chelsea star Spencer Matthews in a charity match seven years ago.
KSI, whose real name is Olajide Olatunji, has made a name for himself in the boxing world, both as a fighter and a promoter. Over recent years, he has built up a record of four wins in six bouts, though his last match in October 2023 saw him suffer a defeat to Manchester-born Tommy Fury.
Speaking to The Mirror in August, KSI shared his ambition to return to the ring with “big super-fights” in mind. “I think I’m probably looking at big super-fights,” he said, naming potential opponents like Amir Khan and Floyd Mayweather.
He added, “Especially after he [Mayweather] beat my bro [Deji], I’d love to get revenge or avenge the loss.” KSI also highlighted that there are other exciting names in boxing he would love to face. “And then there’s other big names out there which just sound a bit more exciting,” he said.
Despite the hype surrounding lesser-known fighters in the Misfits promotion, KSI is clear about his ultimate goal. “My goal is definitely getting big, huge super fights,” he said.
Meanwhile, in September, former Premier League defender Danny Simpson made his debut in Misfits boxing, further demonstrating the increasing trend of footballers joining the celebrity boxing scene.
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