Misfits heavyweight champion Chase DeMoor has disclosed that his rival Andrew Tate requested a weight clause for their upcoming fight. Tate, aged 39, is transitioning from kickboxing to professional boxing and is scheduled to face DeMoor on December 20. Despite being a former kickboxing champion, Tate’s career was hampered by injuries, leading him to pursue a new chapter in the boxing arena.
DeMoor, the reigning heavyweight champion, poses a formidable challenge for Tate, who made a grand entrance at a press conference in Dubai. The tension escalated when DeMoor had to wait for Tate to arrive, eventually leading to a heated exchange between the two fighters. DeMoor expressed frustration over a weight clause imposed by Tate, claiming it was against his preferences.
The dispute surrounding the weight limit mirrors the upcoming match between Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua. Joshua, a former heavyweight champion, faces a weight restriction of 245lb for his upcoming fight. In contrast, Tate, known for his kickboxing career at light-heavyweight, has opted to follow Paul’s footsteps by embracing new challenges in a different weight class.
The clash between Tate and DeMoor is set to captivate fans on December 20 at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium. Viewers can catch all the action live on Rumble Premium, with a monthly subscription priced at £7.48 ($9.99). As anticipation builds for the showdown, both fighters are focused on delivering a memorable performance, with DeMoor and Tate engaging in verbal exchanges to heighten the excitement surrounding the upcoming fight.