Controversial influencer Andrew Tate's much-hyped return to combat sports ended in a bloody and painful defeat this past Saturday night. The former kickboxing world champion lost his professional boxing debut via a majority decision to reigning Misfits Heavyweight Champion Chase DeMoor in Dubai.
A Promising Start Turns Sour
Making his first competitive appearance in five years, Tate, 39, started the six-round main event with clear intent. He blitzed DeMoor early, landing a sharp straight right to the head and piling on pressure in the second round. The strategy seemed to pay off as DeMoor struggled at close range during the opening exchanges.
However, the fight's momentum shifted dramatically in the third round. As Tate's energy levels began to dip, DeMoor seized his chance. A powerful right hand from the champion visibly hurt Tate, who was forced to clinch as DeMoor poured on the punishment.
The Gruesome Turning Point
The fourth and fifth rounds painted a picture of a fading fighter. A weary Tate, drawing boos from the crowd as he held on to recover, was picked apart. The decisive moment came in the fifth when a left hand from DeMoor opened a large, gruesome cut over Tate's right eye.
With blood streaming down his face and seemingly nothing left in the tank, Tate was brutalised in the final round. A fresher, stronger DeMoor unleashed a barrage of attacks until the final bell, leaving no doubt about the fight's outcome.
Post-Fight Fallout and Reaction
When the scorecards were read, DeMoor was rightly declared the winner, successfully defending his title. The visual evidence was stark: Tate was left battered, bruised, and bleeding profusely from the deep cut and heavy swelling under both eyes.
Speaking after the tough loss, Tate struck a defiant tone. He claimed he was not disappointed, framing the bout as a deliberately tough challenge against a man he said was ten years younger and 20kg heavier. "I wanted a real challenge," Tate stated, adding he did not want to fight "a tin can" but acknowledged the match-up with the more athletic DeMoor was always a "big ask."
The defeat marks a significant setback in Tate's attempted sporting comeback, his first fight since a knockout victory in Romania back in 2020. The event, staged under the Misfits Boxing banner, has certainly added a violent new chapter to the influencer boxing scene.
