Misfits heavyweight champion Chase DeMoor has disclosed that his competitor Andrew Tate demanded a weight restriction clause before their upcoming face-off. Tate, aged 39, is gearing up for his professional boxing debut on December 20 against DeMoor, who is the reigning heavyweight champion. Despite Tate’s background as a kickboxer and former champion, injuries hindered the latter part of his kickboxing career, leading him to switch to boxing under the Misfits banner.
The tension between the two fighters escalated during a press conference in Dubai, where DeMoor was initially left waiting for Tate, who made a grand entrance by arriving on a boat with his entourage. DeMoor took the opportunity to call out Tate for imposing a 40lb weight limit in their contracts, a move that DeMoor vehemently opposed. This revelation sparked a heated exchange between the two, with DeMoor accusing Tate of being apprehensive and controlling the terms of the fight.
The dispute over the weight clause mirrors the upcoming heavyweight clash between Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul in Miami on December 19. Joshua, a former two-time heavyweight champion, faces a weight limit of 245lb for his upcoming fight with Paul, who is stepping up from cruiserweight to heavyweight for the first time.
Tate, who predominantly competed in kickboxing at light-heavyweight, has followed Paul’s lead by transitioning to a heavier weight class, much to DeMoor’s chagrin. Despite the controversy surrounding the weight clause, both fighters are preparing diligently for the showdown, with Tate emphasizing his serious approach to the bout and DeMoor continuing to criticize his opponent.
The highly anticipated match between Tate and DeMoor is scheduled for Saturday, December 20 at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium. Fans can catch all the action live on Rumble Premium, with a monthly subscription priced at £7.48 ($9.99). The fight timings are subject to change, but the main card is expected to kick off around 6pm UK time. Be sure to tune in for what promises to be an intense battle between these two fierce competitors.