Controversial influencer Andrew Tate has broken his silence following his high-profile boxing debut defeat to Chase DeMoor in Dubai, offering a series of explanations for the loss while celebrating a massive payday.
Accepting the Result and Blaming Ring Rust
Immediately after the bout, Tate accepted the judges' decision, showing a degree of sportsmanship. He told reporters he would need to review the fight but conceded that Chase DeMoor deserved his win.
The 40-year-old, known for his brash online persona, quickly pointed to his lengthy absence from competitive fighting as a key factor. "10 years out, 40 years old. I gave it my all, but he was tough," Tate reflected, acknowledging the challenge of returning to the ring after a decade away.
A Defiant Philosophy on Failure and Fear
Despite the loss, Tate framed the experience as a victory in character. He shared a message with his followers asserting that most men never feel defeat because they never take risks. For Tate, the primary motivation was personal, driven by a need to confront his own fear of losing publicly.
"In my heart, I knew I was too old. I knew I'd been out too long. That's why I had to do it. To face fear," he explained, positioning the fight as a test of his own mettle rather than purely a sporting contest.
New Excuses and a Lavish Payoff
In later comments, Tate introduced a more unusual justification for the outcome. He speculated that a higher power might have influenced the result, suggesting "Maybe God decided... Chase doesn't need the loss right now. Andrew can handle the loss better."
He also defended his decision to fight by contrasting himself with other wealthy individuals, claiming 99.9% of men with his fortune would avoid such a public risk. The financial consolation was hardly insignificant, however. Tate bluntly stated, "I just lost in front of the world. Got paid $20 million dollars. I'm fine."
Despite his physical preparation, Tate expressed confusion over his stamina during the match, questioning, "Why did I get tired? I don't know." Ultimately, he summed up his stance with a philosophical note: "It's better to try and lose than to not try at all."
