SPORT Relief fans were convinced Wayne Bridge almost knocked out Spencer Matthews after the footballer landed a volley of punches to his head during their boxing bout.
The referee stopped the match to allow Spencer time to regain his composure after he staggered into the ropes and looked close to falling down.
Wayne Bridge didn't hold back during his Sport Relief boxing match with Spencer Matthews
He landed a number of painful punches on the Made In Chelsea star
During one furious moment, viewers thought Wayne might be close to knocking Spencer out
The pair admitted they were both nervous before stepping into the ring but that was all forgotten once the first bell rang.
As the bout started, Spencer, 28, and 37-year-old Wayne looked evenly matched and landed an equal amount of blows on one another.
However by the second round, Wayne started to dominate and, after delivering a number of jabs to Spencer’s torso, repeatedly hit him in the face.
The Chelsea TV star staggered back and appeared close to falling down before the referee called for time out.
The former footballer's punches fell thick and fast
At one point he got Spencer up against the ropes
And continued to rain down punches on his head and body
One fan commented: “Almost a knock out!”
A second said: “Wayne Bridge absolutely NUTTED Spenny!”
Another tweeted: “Very impressed with @WayneBridge in the ring. Solid jab and good technique.
“Definitely something he should consider continuing.”
The referee stopped the bout twice to allow Spencer some breathing space
He took a moment to speak to Spencer to make sure he was alright to continue
Valiant Spencer wouldn't stop the right and continued until third round
Spencer bravely continued and the match went into the third and final round.
Commentator Nicola Adams commented on how Wayne’s punches to Spencer’s body had affected his performance and noted his legs looked wobbly.
Another volley of punches thrown by Wayne saw Spencer being forced to take a break again.
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Again he valiantly continued and the match ended with both men still standing.
Wayne was announced as the winner and the pair congratulated one another on a well fought match.
In this evening's womens' bout, Helen Skelton left fans gobsmacked by beating Island's Camilla Thurlow by using what the commentators described as a “relentless flow of aggression”.
Helen Skelton beats Love Island star Camilla Thurlow in Sport Relief's celebrity boxing fight
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Wayne Bridge proved himself a master of the hard old game as he battered Spencer Matthews in a bruising charity boxing match.
The former England footballer and I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here contestant came up against the Made in Chelsea reality TV star for a fundraising showdown in aid of Sport Relief .
And Bridge, who has fought in White Collar Boxing bouts before, showed no mercy as he pummelled the 'dispenser' Matthews.
Nine years Matthews senior, 37-year-old Bridge unloaded a barrage of blows to rattle his opponent.
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And as the fight continued Bridge gained the upper-hand and forced the referee to step in twice.
Double Olympic gold medallist Nicola Adams on commentary duties noted how Bridge's punches had significantly rattled the 28-year-old with his legs wobblying.
Matthews managed to stay up, however, and finish the contest.
But Bridge was the clear, unanimous victor as his hand was raised by the referee.
"The hard work paid off," beamed Bridge afterwards holding the Sport Relief belt before paying tribute to brave Matthews.
"Massive thanks to @Sammboxing for all his help along the way, my friends & family for all the support and massive respect to @SpencerMatthews for stepping in the ring for a great cause @sportrelief #celebrityboxing".
In the women's bout Sport presenter Helen Skelton beat Love Island's Camilla Thurlow.
