Andrew Tate’s long-anticipated return to the ring ended in disappointment, but not denial. The self-styled “Top G” suffered a clear defeat against Misfits heavyweight champion Chase DeMoor on Saturday night in Dubai, with the American retaining his title via majority decision.
It marked Andrew Tate’s first combat sports appearance in five years and his professional boxing debut under the Misfits banner. While the bout was billed as one of the promotion’s biggest crossover attractions, the six-round contest failed to excite fans, drawing criticism for its slow pace and lack of urgency.
Despite the underwhelming performance, Tate showed no regret in the aftermath. Shortly after the fight, the 39-year-old influencer took to X and admitted that age and time away from the ring played a role, though he framed the loss as a necessary test of character.
“99.9% of 40-year-old men with $700 million sit around with whores,” Andrew Tate wrote. “I could have done the same, talked s**t on the internet, taken no risks, and lived easy. In my heart, I knew I was too old. I knew I’d been out too long.”
Still, Tate insisted stepping into the ring mattered more than preserving an undefeated image.
“That’s why I had to do it. To face fear. I can’t live scared. I had to know I faced it. I lost fair and square. Chase is a true champion, a warrior. I’m proud of him. He deserves that belt.”
The fight itself followed a familiar pattern. Andrew Tate started sharp, using movement and timing to frustrate DeMoor early. However, as the rounds wore on, his output dropped, his legs slowed, and DeMoor began to control the exchanges with pressure and size.
Following the loss, Tate largely went quiet before addressing the defeat in more detail on his Rumble show, offering a candid breakdown of what went wrong.
“I have not yet had time to process why he beat me,” Tate said. “I got tired after the second round, and I don’t know why. The first and second rounds, he couldn’t touch me. If I didn’t get tired, I would have won.”
Tate stopped short of making excuses but acknowledged several factors that may have contributed.
“Maybe it’s ring rust and I’m too old. Maybe he’s too heavy and kept leaning on me. I don’t know why, but he beat me,” he added. “Let me make this very clear — I have complete respect for Chase DeMoor.”
The controversial figure also emphasized the mental challenge both fighters faced heading into the bout.
“It would have been difficult for him mentally just like it was difficult for me. For him to show up and get it done? I respect that. I’m not afraid of anyone. As long as I’m breathing, f— you.”
While Andrew Tate’s boxing debut ended without a belt or a victory, he framed the night as a personal reckoning rather than a failure. Whether this marks the end of his combat sports ambitions or a brief return remains unclear,
