'Can't be having that!' - Cristiano Ronaldo's ex-Man Utd team-mate calls out KSI for 'disrespecting' Wayne Bridge with John Terry jibes as he's tipped to step in for Misfits Boxing match

Ex-Chelsea and England defender Bridge had been lined up to fight social media sensation KSI at the latest Misfits Boxing event. He has, however, withdrawn from that bout after seeing supposed pre-tussle banter “cross the line”.

KSI faced off against Bridge in the ring at the Misfits Boxing 20 event and, after taking the microphone, said of the affair that his opponent’s ex-girlfriend allegedly had with Chelsea colleague Terry during their time together at Stamford Bridge: “Aren't you the guy that let John Terry smash your ex? I'm pretty sure that's what you're known for.”

KSI added a few expletives to his rant before breaking into a chant of “Vanessa woah, Vanessa woah” as he continued to reference Bridge’s former partner Vanessa Perroncel. His antics have not gone down well with Simpson, who was said to be sparring with Bridge ahead of his clash with KSI.

Ex-United and Leicester star Simpson, who once worked alongside five-time Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldo at Old Trafford, has said in a social media message that hints at putting himself forward to face KSI: “Disrespecting the ballers. Can’t be having that @KSI @MamsTaylor @MisfitsBoxing.”

Simpson, who is now 38 years of age, made his professional boxing debut in August 2024 when lining up against Danny Aarons in Dublin. He put his Premier League title winners’ medal on the line there, while Aarons staked his Gold YouTube Subscriber plaque.