Former kickboxing world champion Andrew Tate is preparing to step into the boxing ring this December in what will mark his debut with Misfits Boxing. The controversial social media personality is scheduled to face Chase DeMoor, the current Misfits heavyweight title holder, in Dubai on December 20 at the Coca Cola Arena.
The venue is familiar territory for high-profile influencer boxing events, having previously hosted Floyd Mayweather Jr’s exhibition bout with Deji in 2022. The matchup will serve as the headline attraction for Misfits 23, the organization’s final card of the year.
DeMoor brings significant momentum into the contest, having competed five times already this year. The actor-turned-boxer most recently battled to a draw against Efrain Carranza Gonzalez last month. With a professional record of eight wins from 14 boxing matches, DeMoor has remained undefeated over the past two years.
Tate’s combat sports credentials are substantial, though his experience lies predominantly in kickboxing rather than boxing. The 38-year-old captured four world championship titles during his kickboxing career, with his most recent triumph coming 12 years ago. He concluded his kickboxing journey in 2020 with an impressive record of 76 wins and 9 losses, securing 32 victories by knockout.
The December card is expected to feature additional notable names, including former UFC competitor Darren Till, who has been linked with his own potential matchup against Tate. Till recently delivered a second-round stoppage victory over former UFC star Luke Rockhold two months ago, subsequently exchanging verbal jabs with Tate on social media platforms.
Professional boxer David Lopez has confirmed his participation on the card, marking his eighth appearance in the paid ranks since signing with Misfits.
Tate, who was raised in Luton but currently resides in Romania, has cultivated a massive online following while simultaneously becoming one of the most polarizing figures on social media. He has attracted particular attention for his controversial views on women and has developed a following among teenage boys.
