In his boxing debut, Andrew Tate was defeated by Chase DeMoor. Despite being the champion, DeMoor was met with boos from Tate’s home crowd as he entered the ring first. Tate took an early lead in the fight by effectively landing his jab on DeMoor.
As the match progressed, Tate focused on targeting DeMoor’s body in the second round while the champion tried to use his size advantage to dominate. Although Tate maintained control in the third round, a solid right hand from DeMoor provided a glimmer of hope for the champion.
Heading into the fourth round, Tate seemed to struggle with his fitness, showing signs of fatigue. DeMoor capitalized on Tate’s exhaustion, landing a powerful right hand that left Tate vulnerable. Tate absorbed numerous hits without much retaliation, resembling a punching bag rather than a contender.
In the fifth round, DeMoor continued to press his advantage by landing an uppercut and nearly ending the fight. Despite hitting the canvas, Tate managed to stay in the match, enduring another significant blow from DeMoor. A severe cut above Tate’s right eye further weakened his position, with DeMoor aggressively attacking with a series of uppercuts against the ropes.
Despite his resilience, Tate faced an uphill battle in the final round, appearing worn out as DeMoor maintained control and delivered a late flurry of punches. The fight ultimately went to the judges’ decision, with Tate acknowledging DeMoor’s victory and hinting at a potential return to boxing.
Following his triumph, an elated DeMoor surprised the Dubai audience by calling for a showdown with Tommy Fury. Reflecting on his win, DeMoor expressed gratitude to his supporters and emphasized the importance of perseverance and determination in achieving success.
In the co-main event, UFC legend Tony Ferguson dominated Warren Spencer over five rounds, securing a victory through a unanimous decision. However, Dean The Great suffered his first career defeat against Amado Vargas, highlighting Vargas’ superiority. Additionally, Neeraj Goyat emerged victorious over Anthony Taylor in a competitive showdown.