Andrew Tate gets candid on boxing future after Chase DeMoor loss

Andrew Tate stepped into the boxing ring against Chase DeMoor, carrying a lot of hype and some mystery regarding his fighting skills.

At Misfits Mania on Dec. 20, inside the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium, the former kickboxing world champion made his professional boxing debut against the reigning Misfits heavyweight champion and walked away with a split decision loss after six demanding rounds. The fight pitted Tate’s fighting skills against DeMoor’s size, youth, and recent ring activity.

In the end, two judges scored the fight 58–56 for DeMoor, with a third judge's scorecard reading 57–57. Tate accepted the result calmly afterwards. He cited age and ring rust as factors contributing to the loss and made it clear that any decision on boxing again would follow after breaking down the fight.

Speaking in the post-fight interview, he said:

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"Ten years out, 40 years old. I gave it my all, but he's tough. It's better to try and lose than not try at all... Yeah, I'm going to have to go back, watch the fight, and make a decision. But Chase deserves this win, I'm really happy for him."

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Tate returned after nearly five years away from combat sports, armed with a 76–9 kickboxing record, a four-time world champion label, and the added pressure of serving as Misfits CEO for the event. DeMoor entered with momentum, a height and weight advantage, and the experience of regular Misfits competition.

He respected Tate’s legacy but positioned himself as proof that the next generation had arrived. Once the bell rang, the bout turned out to be a physical, grinding affair.

Tate began sharply in the opening rounds, working behind a disciplined jab and investing in body shots to slow the larger man. DeMoor absorbed the early work and leaned on his frame to disrupt rhythm and force clinches.

The balance shifted midway through the fight. A clean right hand from DeMoor in the third round changed the tone, and Tate’s output gradually dipped as fatigue crept in. DeMoor pressed forward with heavier combinations.

By the final rounds, DeMoor was the fresher fighter. He forced exchanges, opened a cut near Tate’s eye, and dictated the pace as Tate showed resolve but struggled to respond consistently.

Following the win, DeMoor acknowledged Tate’s power, called the win a gift for the fans, and immediately set his sights on bigger names.

Edited by Abhishek Nambiar