Controversial online figure Andrew Tate has suffered a comprehensive and bloody defeat in his first professional boxing match, losing to reality TV star Chase DeMoor in Dubai.
A One-Sided Affair in the Desert
The high-profile bout headlined the Misfits Mania event in Dubai on Sunday morning, December 21, 2025. Tate, the 39-year-old former kickboxer turned radical social media personality, was left with significant facial damage, including extensive bruising around both eyes and a deep cut, after the fight.
His opponent, Chase DeMoor, who is 29 years old and holds the Misfits heavyweight title, used his superior reach to control the contest. The match, which took place five years after Tate's last competitive fight, was notably lacking in technical skill from both men.
Controversy and a Post-Fight Response
Tate's participation in the event was contentious, given his notoriety and his recent legal history. Earlier in 2025, he and his brother Tristan faced rape charges, which were later dropped. Despite the controversy, Tate had confidently predicted he would knock DeMoor out.
The official judges' scorecards told the story of the fight's dominance. Two judges scored the contest 58-56 for DeMoor, while a third judge saw it as a draw, allowing DeMoor to retain his title.
In a surprising post-fight statement, Tate claimed he was not disappointed. He said he had sought a "real challenge" and was not upset about losing to a younger and heavier opponent.
Broader Context and a Power Shift
The fight was announced in late October, coinciding with a major shake-up within the Misfits Boxing organisation. This followed news that popular influencer KSI had been removed from his role as CEO. In the aftermath, Andrew Tate declared himself the new Chief Executive of the promotion, adding another layer of intrigue to his fighting future.
The event marks a significant and very public setback for Tate, whose polarising online career has now been punctuated by a decisive physical defeat on a global sporting stage.
