KSI has apologised to Wayne Bridge for his crude feedback in regards to the former England worldwide’s feud with John Terry.
The previous Chelsea and Manchester Metropolis left-back was set to duke it out with YouTuber-turned-boxer KSI within the squared circle in a Misfits Boxing bout on March 29.
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Each males got here nose to nose within the ring final month to announce their struggle at Misfits 20.
Nonetheless, two days later Bridge withdrew from the conflict, citing insensitive jibes made by KSI about his ex-partner Vanessa Perroncel’s alleged affair with Terry in 2009.
The previous Chelsea team-mates had been relentlessly goaded by rival supporters and have not seen eye to eye since.
“Wayne Bridge, aren’t you the man that permit John Terry smash your ex? That’s what you’re identified for,” mentioned KSI in a remark that value him the struggle.
Nonetheless, in a latest taping of the Sidemen podcast, KSI revealed that he has since apologised to Bridge.
“I privately DM’d him,” he mentioned. “And the factor is, I messaged him like, ‘Bro, I am not a d*** head…’
“However we’re promoting the struggle and I believed he ought to know that…
“Wayne Bridge, I am sorry. I’ve advised you in DMs anyway however yeah, my dangerous.”
This comes after Bridge took to social media to launch the next assertion: “I am certain quite a lot of you’ve got seen what occurred on Saturday evening on the Misfits Boxing occasion.
“Firstly, I feel it is essential that I clarify my purpose for accepting the struggle.
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“I all the time prefer to problem myself. This felt like a superb alternative to go up towards an attention-grabbing opponent on a giant stage.
“I’ve all the time liked boxing as a part of my on a regular basis coaching routine.
“I used to be totally ready to coach onerous and have some enjoyable.
“After all, I anticipated to face some criticism, however I really feel like what was mentioned on Saturday crossed a line.
“These are deeply private feedback that have an effect on mine and different households concerned within the scenario.
“I am a household man first and my precedence is defending them.
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“My opponent is somebody that many kids look as much as across the world, together with my children.
“I hope in the future he’ll look again on this otherwise. I personally do not wish to be concerned in these exchanges. I’ll not be combating on March 29.
“I am nonetheless searching for my subsequent huge problem and have some thrilling issues arising in 2025.
“Thanks for all of the love. The assist has been overwhelming.
“I need my family and friends to know the way particular they’re. Deep down I do know that is the best factor to do.”
With Bridge out, KSI is now set to field Dillon Danis on the identical date.
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