Ex-Man Utd star who knocked out Wayne Rooney calls out KSI for Misfits boxing match after Wayne Bridge fiasco

Former Manchester United star Phil Bardsley, who once famously knocked out Wayne Rooney, has called out KSI for a Misfits Boxing match.

Article continues below

Article continues below

Article continues below

• Sparked Rooney during kitchen sparring
• Bridge has withdrawn from bout with KSI
• Ex-Red Devils star is prepared to step in

• Table of Contents

  Toggle

  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Back in 2015, Old Trafford academy graduate Bardsley starred in a video that quickly went viral. The clip in question showed him sparring with Rooney in the Manchester United striker’s kitchen – with the pair admitting to having “had a skinful” to drink.

Advertisement

• AFP
  

  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  While messing about, Bardsley caught Rooney flush on the chin and sent him slumping to the ground, leaving “blood all over”. Rooney, who is taking another break from coaching at present, has previously expressed a desire to climb inside the ring.

• WHAT PHIL BARDSLEY SAID

  Bardsley says that he would happily do likewise, especially if he was given the opportunity to lace up against one of the social media stars that form part of the Misfits fighting stable. Speaking to , who offer Premier League odds, Bardsley said: “I would step in there with anyone, including KSI.

  “I had an operation recently but it won’t take me long to get my fitness up when I’m back in the gym. I’d love to give it a go and I think I’d really enjoy the routine of it, it’s something I’d really look forward to.

  “I’d never turn down a fight on one of the Misfits cards, but it’s not in my nature to go out there promoting myself. Let’s see what happens.”

• Getty Images
  

  WHAT NEXT?

  KSI, who is involved with the newly-launched Baller League UK, was being lined up for a fight with ex-Manchester City and England defender Wayne Bridge. Said contest was cancelled following an in-ring quip from KSI that saw him reference the alleged affair that Bridge’s ex-girlfriend had with former Chelsea team-mate John Terry.