The fight between Andrew Tate and Chase DeMoor is locked in for 20th December in Dubai under the Misfits banner. Promoted as a heavyweight title showdown, it was expected to be a clash where both men could come in big and powerful. However, DeMoor has now revealed restrictions placed on the bout that suggest things are far from a typical heavyweight contest.
Andrew Tate built his reputation during his competitive kickboxing career with the Luton gym motto “Any fight, any style, anywhere.” That line has followed him throughout his rise in the influencer combat sports world. But this time, according to DeMoor, Tate is the one setting limits.
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Weight Clause Controversy Raises Questions
Chase DeMoor says fans shouldn’t be fooled by the term “heavyweight title.” Instead of open weight above 200 pounds like a traditional heavyweight fight, strict boundaries appear to be in place.
DeMoor publicly questioned the rules imposed, explaining the situation from his side:
“If he was so confident he was going to beat me, then why do we have a weight clause in a heavyweight bout? Why are we fighting under 200 pounds? Why is there a rehydration clause? Why is it his arena, his judges, his referee? Why did he try to deny my gloves?”
These accusations have sparked interest and raised concerns over competitive fairness. Weight and rehydration clauses are usually associated with attempts to limit a larger fighter’s advantage, and DeMoor is naturally the bigger man.
Many fans see Tate as the more experienced combat athlete, but critics argue that such restrictions suggest a strategic approach to control every detail of the event. With both fighters confident in their ability to entertain and win, the storyline continues to build into one of the most dramatic influencer boxing matchups of the year.
As December 20 approaches in Dubai, the focus is no longer solely on who wins, but whether the rules themselves will play a decisive role in the outcome.
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