Andrew Tate suffered a defeat in his boxing debut against Chase DeMoor. Despite DeMoor being the champion, he was met with boos from Tate’s home crowd as he entered the ring. Tate, the challenger, took an early lead by landing solid jabs on DeMoor.
As the fight progressed, Tate focused on targeting DeMoor’s body while the champion tried to use his size advantage aggressively. Although Tate maintained control in the third round, DeMoor managed to land a significant right hand, shifting the momentum.
Both fighters showed signs of fatigue as the match entered the later rounds. Tate, visibly struggling with his fitness, faced a tough challenge from DeMoor, who capitalized on Tate’s waning energy in the fourth round. DeMoor dominated the fight, landing powerful punches on Tate, who struggled to mount a comeback.
DeMoor continued his onslaught in the fifth round, knocking Tate down with an uppercut, although it was ruled a slip. Tate endured a brutal cut over his eye and faced relentless attacks from DeMoor, who sensed victory approaching. Despite a valiant effort, Tate could not turn the tide, leading to DeMoor winning the heavyweight title via judges’ decision.
In a post-fight statement, Tate acknowledged his opponent’s strength and hinted at a possible return to boxing after reflecting on the match. Meanwhile, DeMoor expressed his joy at the victory and called out Tommy Fury for a future showdown, thanking his supporters and emphasizing the importance of perseverance.
In another event, UFC legend Tony Ferguson dominated Warren Spencer over five rounds, securing a victory by decision. Dean The Great suffered his first career defeat against Amado Vargas, who showcased his superiority in the ring. Additionally, Neeraj Goyat emerged victorious over Anthony Taylor in a contentious battle.
Taylor, originally set to face Dillon Danis in an MMA bout, was defeated by Goyat after Danis withdrew due to injury. The match outcomes highlighted the competitive nature of the sporting event, with fighters showcasing their skills and determination in the ring.