Andrew Tate vs Misfits Boxing: Is a Debut on the Cards?
There’s major buzz lately that former kickboxing world champion and internet personality Andrew “Cobra” Tate is lining up his return to combat sport, this time in boxing, via Misfits Boxing.
Who Is Andrew Tate in Combat Sports
- Kickboxing record: ~ 76 wins, 9 losses (some sources say 76‑8‑1 with 1 no contest).
- Knockouts: He has around 23‑32 KOs in kickboxing, depending on source.
- Titles: Multiple ISKA world titles, a few wins under Enfusion and other full‑contact formats. He’s fought in light‑heavyweight / cruiserweight classes.
- MMA record: A minor record, not a major MMA career.
So he has a strong combat sports pedigree, though most of it is kickboxing, not boxing.
What’s Being Reported
- Misfits Boxing is reportedly in advanced talks with Tate to bring him into the fold.
- A potential fight with Darren Till is perhaps the furthest along. Till himself has said the match is “75% made.”
- Discussions seem to include timing before Tate’s 2026 legal trial (per some sources), possibly for maximum exposure.
Possible Opponents
Based on rumors and speculation, here are some names being floated:
- Darren Till — likely frontrunner. Till has confirmed the possibility, calling it “75% made.”
- HStikkytokky — influencer / crossover boxer (rumored)
- Askhab Tamayev Russian influencer who used to make videos with Hasbullah.
- Cowboy Cerrone — former UFC star; also being named in some reports.
What Tate Brings & What Questions Remain
What Tate brings:
- Established fight experience in kickboxing. He’s used to striking, distance work, and full‑contact combat, which helps in making a transition to boxing more plausible than many influencer fighters with zero combat sports experience.
- Massive online presence. For Misfits, adding Tate to a card means instant attention, clicks, viewership. Promotionally, it makes sense.
- Controversy / personality. Whether liked or disliked, Tate draws discussion, which Misfits tends to value.
What remains uncertain:
- Boxing rules vs kickboxing: Boxing is more limited (no kicks, no knees, fewer clinches), so even a successful stand‑up kickboxer can struggle adapting.
- Competitive level: Is Tate expected to fight someone who is similarly inexperienced in boxing, or a hardened boxer? The matchup matters.
- Legal & image considerations: Tate’s legal issues and public controversies may complicate promotion or approval, commissions, etc.
- Conditioning & training specificity: Has Tate been training for boxing specifically, or is this more of a spectacle? The level of readiness will show in fights.
