Andrew Tate vs Chase DeMoor: Epic Misfits Boxing Showdown in Dubai
Andrew Tate vs. Chase DeMoor: Epic Misfits Mania Clash
The highly anticipated main event of Misfits Boxing: The Fight Before Christmas unfolded on December 20, 2025, in Dubai, pitting controversial influencer Andrew Tate against reigning heavyweight champion Chase DeMoor. Billed as a test of Tate's kickboxing legacy under pure boxing rules, the six-round bout drew massive global attention amid intense trash talk and hype.[1][2]
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1 saw DeMoor stun Tate early with a wild uppercut, seizing control through relentless pressure. Tate struggled to counter as DeMoor's rough-house tactics snapped his head back repeatedly. By Round 5, another uppercut hurt Tate badly, but he survived. DeMoor walked through Tate's shots, battering him consistently across all rounds without fading, exposing gaps in Tate's fundamentals.[1][2]
Unanimous Decision and Aftermath
Judges scored it unanimously for DeMoor, who retained his title in a one-sided domination. Tate's measured approach couldn't overcome the champion's power, ending debates about his boxing prowess. The fight highlighted influencer boxing's spectacle versus skill divide, sparking reactions from respect to dismissal across combat sports.[1][2]
About the People Mentioned
Andrew Tate
Andrew Tate is a British-American former professional kickboxer, entrepreneur, and social media personality known as "King Cobra" in the ring.[1][2] Born in 1986 to American chess master Emory Tate, he began martial arts training in 2005 while working in television advertising sales, launching his kickboxing career that year.[1][4][5] Tate achieved significant success in kickboxing, compiling a record of 76 wins (23 by knockout), 9 losses, and 1 draw across organizations like the International Sport Kickboxing Association (ISKA) and Enfusion.[3] Key accomplishments include the 2009 British ISKA Full Contact Cruiserweight Championship, 2011 ISKA World Full Contact Light Cruiserweight title (defeating Jean-Luc Benoit), 2013 ISKA World Full-Contact Light Cruiserweight Championship (against Vincent Petitjean), and 2014 Enfusion 90kg belt, making him a four-time world champion before retiring around 2020 after a TKO win over Cosmin Lingurar.[1][2][3] He ranked as high as second in the world among light heavyweights.[2][5] Post-retirement, Tate transitioned to business, founding webcam studios in 2010 and online platforms like Hustler's University (relaunched as The Real World), which by 2023 had 100,000 subscribers offering courses in e-commerce, copywriting, cryptocurrency, and personal development, generating an estimated $5 million monthly.[1][2][5] He also runs the secretive War Room group.[1] Tate appeared on Big Brother in 2016 and gained viral fame on TikTok and Twitter for controversial views on gender, depression, and success, becoming one of Google’s top-searched names in 2023 despite multiple account bans.[4][5][6] His current relevance stems from his massive online influence among young men, though his ventures and statements have drawn scrutiny, including BBC reports on coercion allegations tied to War Room.[1] As of late 2023, his platforms continue operating amid ongoing legal probes in Romania over human trafficking and organized crime charges, from which he denies wrongdoing.[1]
Chase DeMoor
Chase DeMoor, born June 12, 1996, in Eatonville, Washington, is an American actor, professional crossover boxer, reality television personality, and former college football player.[1][2][3] He attended Eatonville High School, where he played football, before competing at the College of the Siskiyous (recording 12 solo tackles and 5.5 sacks over three seasons) and Central Washington University as a defensive end.[4][5][1] DeMoor transitioned from football, including stints with arena teams like the Arizona Rattlers and Houston Linemen, to boxing and entertainment.[2] In boxing, he holds the MFB Heavyweight Title, won via unanimous decision over Kelz in five rounds at MF & DAZN: X Series 19 in Qatar in November 2024.[1] He has appeared in Misfits Boxing events and was scheduled to fight Andrew Tate on December 20, 2025, in Dubai.[1] His undefeated streak in 2024 included four fights.[2] On television, DeMoor gained prominence as a finalist on Netflix's *Too Hot to Handle* season 2, followed by appearances on *Floor Is Lava*, *House of Heat*, *All Star Shore*, *Perfect Match* (2023–2024, 9 episodes), *Pop the Balloon*, and the upcoming *Battle Camp* (2025).[1][2][3] He has acted in short films like *Professionally* and *How This Ends* (both 2024), and the post-production feature *The Weeping* as Tristan.[3] Active on Instagram and TikTok (@chasedemoor), he shares boxing footage, TV updates, and personal content, contributing to his estimated $4 million net worth in 2025 from boxing (including PPV events), acting, and social media.[1][2] In 2024, he reflected on filming two shows, winning four fights, and global travels.[2]
About the Organizations Mentioned
Misfits Boxing
**Misfits Boxing** is a pioneering crossover and influencer boxing promotion that fuses celebrity star power, raw competition, and social media talent to captivate a new generation of global fans.[1] Founded in August 2022 as a partnership between YouTuber **KSI**, promoter **Mams Taylor**, and promoters **Kalle and Nisse Sauerland** under the Wasserman Boxing banner, the organization rapidly disrupted the combat sports landscape.[1] In just two years, it synonymous itself with high-stakes influencer bouts, blending entertainment and athleticism while nurturing "unrefined talent" into cultural phenomena, as Co-President Mams Taylor describes its role as a "catalyst for cultural revolution."[1] Key achievements include unmatched accelerated growth—rivaling any combat sports promoter in history, per Co-President Kalle Sauerland—and innovative branding evolutions.[1] A 2025 rebrand introduced a dynamic new logo symbolizing its expansion into broader combat sports, alongside **championship legacy rings**: diamond-encrusted gold for five successful title defenses and diamond-ruby platinum for ten.[1] This preserves its heritage MF logo on iconic belts, elevating the sport's prestige. By 2025, Misfits entered its fourth year with blockbuster events like **Misfits 22 – Ring of Thrones** on August 30 at Manchester Arena, featuring pro bouts such as **Darren Till vs. Luke Rockhold** for the inaugural bridgerweight title and **Tony Ferguson vs. Salt Papi** for the interim middleweight strap.[2] The card drew MMA stars, with undercard bouts like Dillon Danis vs. Warren Spencer, and navigated high-profile negotiations involving Nick Diaz and others.[2] Later, the inaugural **MF Duel** on November 9 headlined Lil Cracra vs. FoxTheG, debuting UFC heavyweight legend **Andrei Arlovski**.[2] Currently thriving, Misfits plans combat sports diversificatio