Controversial influencer Andrew Tate makes his boxing debut this weekend when he takes on the Misfits heavyweight champion Chase DeMoor in Dubai
Andrew Tate will fight Chase DeMoor(Image: Misfits Boxing)
Chase DeMoor will put his Misfits heavyweight title on the line this week against the controversial Andrew Tate.
Tate has risen to prominence as one of the world’s most popular influencers but has courted controversy with his misogynistic views. He also remains at the centre of several legal battles in several countries, including the UK. But he is free to walk to the ring to take on DeMoor who is fighting for the seventh time this year.
Tate was a world champion kickboxer before he retired having suffered a number of injuries. But he will be making his debut in a boxing ring – and demanded his opening bout be agains the champion. Here is everything you need to know about the fight and its undercard…
How and where to watch Andrew Tate vs Chase DeMoor in the UK
The event will be streamed exclusively on Rumble Premium, a change from Misfits Boxing’s usual broadcast partner, DAZN. UK viewers wishing to watch the fight will need to purchase an annual subscription to Rumble Premium, which is priced at $99 (approx. £74). The fight can be watched on a television by using the Rumble app.
When is Andrew Tate vs Chase DeMoor and what UK time will it start?
The highly anticipated fight between Andrew Tate and Chase DeMoor is scheduled for Saturday, December 20, in Dubai. The main card is set to begin at approximately 6pm UK time, which will be 10pm in Dubai, with the main event ring walks for Tate vs DeMoor expected around 10pm UK time (2am in Dubai). The exact start time for the main event is subject to change based on the length of the undercard fights.
What are the fight rules?
Chase DeMoor accused Andrew Tate of demanding they fight over six three-minute rounds, despite the fact the bout is a title fight. The fight will be scored by three judges at ringside while knockouts will of course be allowed. The fight will go on both fighters’ records and could see a new champion crowned.
Fight card, undercard, running order and UK start timesAndrew Tate vs Chase DeMoor – 10pmTony Ferguson vs Warren Spencer – 9.30pmCarla Jade vs Taylor Starling – 9pmNeeraj Goyat vs Anthony Taylor – 8.30pmDeen the Great vs Amado Vargas – 8pmDavid Lopez vs Joey Borrero – 7.30pmNichLmao vs Ben Williams – 7pmTai Emery vs Pearl Gonzalez – 6.30pmAmir Anderson vs Joe Laws – 6pm
*Card is subject to change
Quotes corner
Andrew Tate: “I was training all of the time. I’ve lived in the gym. I’ve always loved sport. I was locked in my house for three long years with nothing to do but train. I was looking forward to eventually getting back involved in things. I wasn’t sure if it was going to be MMA or boxing, but this is my first boxing match and I decided to take on the champ, so I’m very excited.”
Chase DeMoor: “This is the real world. You’re going up against a much bigger, heavier, taller, longer, faster, stronger individual. And I just think I don’t think that you’re fast enough. I think that your IQ is falling off a bit. You might have all the experience, 80s something fights, but I just I think the first thing that goes is your reflexes. I know you have a torn bicep. I know I’ve seen clips with your eyes. I’ve seen the pads. I’ve seen all of that. I just don’t think you’re a phenomenal enough athlete anymore to step in the ring with somebody like me.”