Influencer-boxer Chase DeMoor successfully defended his Misfits Boxing heavyweight championship against former kickboxing champion Andrew Tate on December 20. The bout, held at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium, ended in a majority decision victory for DeMoor, though the six-round contest was heavily panned for its poor technical quality.
A Clumsy Contest: Fatigue and Clinching Dominate
The much-hyped fight failed to deliver a display of high-level boxing. Both fighters appeared exhausted very early, leading to a messy affair dominated by clinching rather than clean punches. DeMoor, better known as a reality TV personality and influencer, lacked refined technique but used his physical advantages effectively. He applied constant pressure and maintained a higher work rate to trouble Tate throughout the fight.
Andrew Tate, a former four-time world kickboxing champion, was returning to professional combat sports after a five-year hiatus. He started the fight with a few sharp jabs but faded rapidly as the rounds progressed. By the middle rounds, Tate looked completely gassed, struggling to keep up with DeMoor's relentless, if unpolished, attack.
The Deciding Moment and Final Scorecards
The most significant moment of the fight came in the fifth round. DeMoor connected with a powerful uppercut that visibly hurt Tate. The controversial influencer was forced to hold on and lean against the ropes to survive. Despite being hurt and exhausted, Tate managed to last until the final bell.
DeMoor clearly dominated the later rounds, leading to the judges' scorecards reading 57-57, 58-56, and 58-56. This resulted in a majority decision win for Chase DeMoor, allowing him to retain his Misfits Boxing heavyweight title.
Social Media Mockery and Expert Reactions
The fight's low quality became instant fodder for criticism online. Andrew Tate faced widespread mockery, with many noting he did not resemble a fighter with a professional background. Tate himself admitted his five-year absence from competition was a factor, and his poor cardiovascular conditioning was evident.
UFC legend Michael Bisping was among the first to react, bluntly stating, "God, they both s*ck," soon after the fight began. The former UFC middleweight champion later tweeted, "This is hilariously bad." General fight fans echoed this sentiment with humorous and critical posts.
One fan wrote, "Tate loses to reality TV star Chase DeMoor. This, with the Jake Paul KO. The world is healing." Another commented on the fight's lack of skill, calling it "the worst fight I have ever watched" and noting an "insane aura loss for Tate." A third user pointed out the tactical reality: "Chase was too big for him and tired him out by weighing him down in the clinch."
The event underscored the growing trend of influencer boxing, where spectacle often overshadows sporting merit. While DeMoor walked away with the victory and his belt, the primary takeaway for most viewers was the disappointingly amateurish nature of the contest.
