Controversial kick-boxer turned influencer Andrew Tate in talks with Misfits Boxing amid legal battles: Report

Blesson has been a part of Khel Now since 2023, he covers Combat Sports & Gaming.

Published at :August 27, 2025 at 2:01 PM

Modified at :August 27, 2025 at 2:01 PM

Andrew Tate could be making his boxing return!

Andrew Tate, the polarizing former kickboxing champion and internet personality, is reportedly in advanced discussions to compete in Misfits Boxing. The news, first reported by Ariel Helwani, suggests Tate could step into the ring before the end of the year despite ongoing legal cases in multiple countries.

Sources indicate that Misfits Boxing, the crossover fight promotion co-founded by KSI, may officially announce Tate’s involvement as early as this Saturday’s event in Manchester, England. If confirmed, it would mark Tate’s first combat sports appearance since 2020, when he last competed in a kickboxing bout in Romania.

Andrew Tate, the controversial kickboxer turned influencer, is in advanced talks with Misfits to compete in a heavyweight boxing match by the end of the year. Official announcement could come as soon as this weekend’s event. pic.twitter.com/6Ft71U4zo0
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) August 26, 2025

Misfits Boxing eyes controversial star

Misfits Boxing has built its reputation on high-profile influencer fights, featuring names like Logan Paul, Tommy Fury, and Dillon Danis. Adding Tate would undoubtedly draw global attention, but it also risks major backlash given his legal troubles.

The 38-year-old and his brother, Tristan, are facing serious charges including human trafficking, money laundering, and rape. The pair were arrested in Romania in 2022, indicted in 2023, and also face charges in the United Kingdom and an ongoing U.S. criminal investigation. Both brothers deny all allegations.

Legal cloud surrounds Andrew Tate’s potential return

Despite his notoriety, Tate remains one of the most talked-about figures online, particularly for his self-proclaimed status as a “misogynist influencer.” His legal issues are far from over, with a London civil trial set for June 2026.

Still, Misfits appears willing to capitalize on the attention Tate generates. His return to the fight game, if finalized, would serve as one of the promotion’s most controversial signings to date, and possibly its most-watched event ever.

When was Andrew Tate’s last fight?

Andrew Tate last competed in December 2020 in a kickboxing match in Romania.

What charges is Andrew Tate facing?

Tate is facing charges of rape, human trafficking, money laundering, and more in Romania and the U.K., along with a U.S. investigation.

When could his Misfits Boxing fight be announced?

Reports suggest an official announcement could be made during Misfits Boxing’s Manchester event this weekend.

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