{"id":114907,"date":"2025-09-04T21:36:10","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T21:36:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/114907\/"},"modified":"2025-09-04T21:36:10","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T21:36:10","slug":"meet-the-aussie-ex-outlaw-bikie-who-is-in-line-to-fight-andrew-tate-after-spending-six-years-in-jail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/114907\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the Aussie ex-outlaw bikie who is ‘in line to fight Andrew Tate’ after spending six years in jail"},"content":{"rendered":"

A former Aussie bike gang member is being linked with a fight with controversial social media personality Andrew Tate, according to reports.<\/p>\n

The West Australian<\/a> claims that ex-Lone Wolf bike gang leader Matthew Floyd is a \u2018front-runner\u2019 to step into the ring and face the divisive former kickboxer.<\/p>\n

Speculation has mounted in recent weeks that the self-proclaimed misogynist, Tate, could step into the ring for a fight this year.<\/p>\n

The 38-year-old, who gained notoriety online for promoting highly controversial views on social media, was reportedly in discussions with Misfits Boxing over a potential debut in the fighting league.<\/p>\n

On Saturday night, Tate’s addition to the promoter’s roster was seemingly confirmed.\u00a0<\/p>\n

After the Misfits 22 event in Manchester, which saw Darren Till<\/a>\u00a0knock out Luke Rockhold in the main event, the boxing stable shared an image of their pound-for-pound top-10 fighters, which featured Tate as the 10th-ranked name on the list.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Australian fighter Matt Floyd (pictured) is reportedly in talks to fight social media personality Andrew Tate\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Tate has been charged in the UK with multiple offences including rape, human trafficking\u00a0and controlling prostitution for gain<\/p>\n

His name has also been added to the promotion\u2019s official website\u2019s rankings.<\/p>\n

Tate and his brother Tristan are facing multiple charges in the United Kingdom. Andrew faces 10 charges connected to three alleged victims which include rape, actual bodily harm, human trafficking and controlling prostitution for gain.<\/p>\n

The two brothers are already facing prosecution in Romania relating to allegations of trafficking minors, sexual intercourse with a minor and money laundering. They have denied the claims.<\/p>\n

Floyd, whose nickname is \u2018The Jedi\u2019, currently holds a 15-2-0 record, and notably defeated boxing legend and former world title holder Shane Mosley via unanimous decision at the O2 in London back in July.<\/p>\n

The 36-year-old also notably had Conor McGregor supporting him ahead of that fight.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Floyd is set to compete in McGregor\u2019s Bare Knuckle Fight Championship and is currently preparing to square off against former world and Olympic champion James DeGale in a bare knuckle bout at the AO Arena in Manchester on September 27.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Perth-born fighter, who had also been in talks to fight Tommy Fury earlier this year, has previously spent time in prison during his 20s.<\/p>\n

He opened up to Daily Mail Sport on his troubled past in February, explaining that he was set to be jailed after he was charged with assault and kidnapping of a known paedophile.<\/p>\n

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\u2014 Misfits Boxing (@MisfitsBoxing) September 2, 2025<\/a> \"Prior <\/p>\n

Prior to going to jail, Floyd (left), a boxing gym owner, rose to become a leader of a local bikie gang at the age of 22.\u00a0<\/p>\n

‘I ended up going to prison for kidnapping a paedophile,\u2019 he told Daily Mail Sport. \u2018I had this guy at the house and I wouldn’t leave the room.\u00a0<\/p>\n

‘The cops ended up coming in and arresting me but they actually set me up.<\/p>\n

‘The guy had already been done for paedophilia. He was a registered paedophile.\u2019<\/p>\n

He would serve a six-year prison term over the matter.<\/p>\n

Prior to going to jail, Floyd, a boxing gym owner, rose to become a leader of a local bikie gang at the age of 22.<\/p>\n

‘The gang I joined was a bikers’ club. It’s the same thing as a gang, it’s just a different name,\u2019 he explained.<\/p>\n

\u2018They ride bikes. I never even rode a bike, but ended up in the gang.\u00a0<\/p>\n

‘I could fight really well and they liked me because I grew up on the streets. I was made a leader pretty fast…\u00a0<\/p>\n

‘I was probably the youngest ever from where I’m from, so I had that big name for being this ruthless person.’<\/p>\n

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Floyd is now hoping to inspire others at his gym, to show them that ‘you can go from jail and through what I’ve been through to succeed’\u00a0<\/p>\n

However, going to jail would ultimately give the fighter a new outlook on life. He was released at the age of 30 and would invest in boxing, ultimately turning professional.\u00a0<\/p>\n

He is now the owner of Pinky\u2019s Gym in O\u2019Connor, Fremantle, and is hoping to inspire others.\u00a0<\/p>\n

‘I don’t care about the money. You can keep the money, I just want to show the boys at my gym that this can be done.\u00a0<\/p>\n

‘I want to fight the best in the world and show these boys that you can go from jail and through what I’ve been through to succeed.’<\/p>\n