KSI vs Wayne Bridge: Olajide Olatunji to fight former Chelsea defender

English influencer, professional boxer, and musician of Nigerian descent Olajide Olayinka Olatunji, known professionally as KSI is set for a return to the boxing ring.

The 31-year-old CEO of Misfits Boxing is set to face off against a former football player soon.

According to reports, KSI and former Premier League football player Wayne Bridge will square off in a boxing bout on March 29.

The DailyMail claims that the signing of contractual agreements is required before the official announcement can be made.

This will be the sixth professional fight for KSI a pioneer of influencer boxing.

He now has four victories, one loss, and one draw on his professional record.

In his 16-year professional career, Bridge who is now 44-years-old is known for his time with Chelsea, where he won the Premier League, FA Cup, and League Cup.

His forthcoming bout with KSI will be his second boxing contest as he battled reality TV personality Spencer Matthews in a charity bout for Sports Relief back in 2018.

This is not the first time KSI has been linked to fight a former footballer, in 2024 there were reports of him and Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney set to battle in the ring.

KSI by fighting Bridges continues the trend of attracting interest from the sports and entertainment industries to the ring.