Misfits heavyweight champion Chase DeMoor has disclosed that his rival Andrew Tate insisted on including a weight clause before their upcoming showdown. 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.
The announcement of Tate’s transition to boxing with Misfits came after speculation about his return to action. The press conference in Dubai, where both fighters engaged in a heated exchange, revealed the tension between them. DeMoor, waiting for Tate’s delayed arrival at the press event, expressed frustration over the weight clause imposed by his opponent.
In a surprising turn of events, DeMoor accused Tate of inserting a weight limit clause in their contracts, to which Tate responded with astonishment. The verbal sparring between the two escalated as they debated the terms of their upcoming fight. Meanwhile, the official weight limit for the match remains unspecified, following a similar pattern to Jake Paul’s move to heavyweight for his upcoming bout against Anthony Joshua.
In another development, Anthony Joshua, preparing for his fight against Jake Paul, has been instructed not to exceed 245lb, a weight limit imposed for the match. On the other hand, Tate, known for competing at a lighter weight class in kickboxing, seems to be following Paul’s approach in transitioning to a higher weight category for this boxing match.
The much-anticipated showdown between Tate and DeMoor is scheduled for December 20 at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium. Viewers can catch the live action on Rumble Premium, with a monthly subscription priced at £7.48 ($9.99). Stay tuned for further updates on the fight night schedule and undercard events, subject to potential time changes.
