Misfits heavyweight champion Chase DeMoor has disclosed that his opponent, Andrew Tate, requested a weight clause before their upcoming match. Tate, a 39-year-old ex-kickboxer, is transitioning to professional boxing and will face DeMoor, the reigning heavyweight champion, on December 20. The two fighters engaged in a heated press conference in Dubai recently.
DeMoor expressed frustration when Tate initially did not show up for the press event but eventually arrived in grand fashion. The champion then revealed that Tate insisted on a weight limit in their contract, to which DeMoor objected. This led to a tense exchange between the two fighters regarding the terms of their upcoming bout.
Meanwhile, in another heavyweight clash, Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul are scheduled to fight in Miami on December 19. Joshua, a former heavyweight champion, will face restrictions on his weight for the fight, with a limit set at 245lb. The lead-up to both fights has drawn attention to the weight considerations and expectations for the matchups.
The showdown between Tate and DeMoor is set for December 20 at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium. Fans can watch the event live on Rumble Premium, with a monthly subscription costing £7.48 ($9.99). The fight card timings are subject to change, with the main event likely to start around 10pm UK time.