Former England footballer Wayne Bridge has pulled out of his struggle with KSI after the YouTuber “crossed the road” with remarks about his ex-girlfriend’s alleged affair with former team-mate John Terry.
The bout, which had been scheduled to happen on 29 March, was solely introduced two days in the past.
In an announcement posted on Instagram, exterior, Bridge stated: “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. In fact, I anticipated to face some criticism, however I really feel like what was stated on Saturday crossed a line.”
In 2010, Bridge gave up his place within the England squad and Terry was stripped of his captaincy following the allegations of infidelity, which additionally resulted within the breakdown of Bridge’s relationship with French mannequin Vanessa Perroncel, with whom he has a son.
Bridge, 44, is now married and has two kids together with his spouse Frankie, who was a singer with lady group The Saturdays.
He added: “My opponent is somebody that many kids look as much as world wide, together with my children.
“I hope sooner or later he’ll look again on this in a different way. I personally do not need to be concerned in these exchanges. Deep down I do know that is the proper factor to do.”