ONE ROUND REALITY: ANALYZING THE "ADRENALINE DUMP" THAT RUINED ANDREW TATE’S BOXING DEBUT
Andrew Tate breaks his silence on the Chase DeMoor loss. Discover why the "Top G" knew he was in trouble after just one round.
Andrew Tate says he told his coaches straight up—after just one round—he knew he was in for a beating in his comeback fight.
Tate’s no rookie. He’s a legit four-time kickboxing world champ, but he’d been out since 2020 before stepping back in for his Misfits Boxing debut last month. Honestly, his days at the top ended long before that, and on fight night, you could see he wasn’t the same guy from his glory days. He looked every bit of his 39 years, especially up against an opponent ten years younger.
Now, Tate’s at a crossroads. He’s got a rematch clause with Chase DeMoor, but he’s not sure if he should use it or just call it quits. There’s talk of maybe taking a tune-up fight with another influencer—Jon Zherka’s name keeps popping up.
Tate has been pretty open about what went wrong. If you saw him at the weigh-in or in the open workout, he looked sharp—fit, even by 39-year-old Playboy standards. But when the bell rang, all those years out of the ring, the endless controversies, and even the cigars at press conferences seemed to catch up to him.
Last night, during a live stream in Miami with Sneako, Tate broke down what happened. He says it wasn’t about being out of shape. After just one round, he told his coaches he just didn’t feel right. “Bro, after the first round I had this weird thing—I just didn’t feel like myself,” he explained to Sneako, Clavicular, and Nick Fuentes. “Maybe it’s the ten years out, maybe the guy’s just way bigger, but I’m not here to make excuses.
“He won fair and square, didn’t cheat, so he gets the glory. I’m telling you, it was like this adrenaline dump—I don’t even know how to put it into words.”
As for running it back with DeMoor, Tate says he’s game. DeMoor seems more interested in a fight with Darren Till, and there’d probably need to be some changes to things like the weight cut, but Tate isn’t ducking anyone.
“I should’ve done a warm-up fight, honestly,” Tate admitted after Clavicular gave him props for not demanding a rematch right away. “But that’s not what life’s about. You have to be ready to fight anyone, anytime. I’ll fight him right now; I don’t care. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. I’m not going to whine about it. He earned that win, and honestly, I’m happy for him.”
EDDIE HEARN ISSUES VITAL UPDATE: ANTHONY JOSHUA WILL DECIDE BOXING FUTURE WHEN READY
Is AJ retiring? Eddie Hearn discusses Anthony Joshua’s boxing future following the loss of Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele.
Eddie Hearn just gave an update on Anthony Joshua, who’s already back in the gym, only weeks after losing two close friends in a car accident. Joshua, 36, was in a terrible crash in Nigeria—he survived, but his friends and team members, Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami, didn’t make it.
Joshua came out with just minor injuries. He’d actually switched seats right before the trip, which probably saved his life. Now, he’s been seen training again, lacing up his gloves in Dubai.
Hearn, who’s promoted Joshua for years at Matchroom Boxing, met up with him recently and posted about it on Instagram: “Great to catch up with @anthonyjoshua today.” He called Joshua’s resilience “inspiring” but said the loss is hitting hard. Hearn said Joshua is taking his time, and he’s grateful for all the support and love people have shown for Latz and Sina.
Ever since the crash, people have been speculating about Joshua’s future in boxing. Hearn made it clear Joshua’s not rushing back—he’s taking a real break. Speaking to Sky Sports, Hearn said, “No one really wants to talk about what’s next for him right now. That’s a conversation for later.”
He added, “You just have to give someone space to process something like this. It’s not just a bad situation—it’s one you can never prepare for. No one wants to see a friend go through this.”
“It’s heartbreaking. When he’s ready, he’ll decide what’s next. You’ll hear it from him, and that’s the only voice that matters right now. We’ll give him all the time he needs to heal, in every way. What happened is anything but normal, and it’s devastating, especially for the families of Sina and Latz. Those guys were so loved.”
Joshua hasn’t said anything publicly about his plans for boxing yet. Earlier this month, though, he posted a moving tribute to Ayodele and Ghami on social media.
He wrote, “Thank you for all the love and care you’ve shown my brothers. I didn’t even realise how special they were. I’d just be walking and joking with them, not knowing God put me in the presence of great men.
“It’s definitely tough for me, but I know it’s even harder for their parents. I’m strong, and I believe God knows their hearts. May God have mercy on my brothers.”
Meanwhile, proceedings against the driver, Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, are set to be reopened on Tuesday. He’s facing charges for causing death by dangerous driving, driving without due care, and not having a valid licence.
MOSES ITAUMA INJURED: QUEENSBERRY RESCHEDULES FRANKLIN HEAVYWEIGHT CLASH FOR MARCH 28
Moses Itauma is out! An injury has forced Jermaine Franklin's clash to be rescheduled for March 28 at Manchester’s Co-op Live.
Moses Itauma (13-0, 11 KOs) has had to pull out of his January 24 fight against Jermaine Franklin (24-2, 15 KOs) after picking up an injury in training.
Queensberry Promotions broke the news today, January 13: “Unfortunately, Moses Itauma has sustained an injury in camp. The Magnificent 7 show has been rescheduled for March 28th.”
That stings if you’re Itauma. He’s the WBA and WBO’s top-ranked heavyweight, and he’s got his sights set on a world title shot in 2026.
Franklin, 32, was coming over from Michigan to give the young heavyweight from Kent a real test. A few years back, Franklin managed to go the distance with both Dillian Whyte and Anthony Joshua, so he’s no pushover.
Itauma’s been tearing through the division, stopping 11 of his 13 opponents in the first two rounds. Last time out, the Slovakian-born southpaw made quick work of Dillian Whyte, finishing him in just two minutes in August 2025.
Now, with the fight pushed back, Itauma will be out of the ring for seven months. Not exactly what you want when you’re a rising star on the fast track to a world title. Franklin hasn’t fought since September, so both men will be shaking off a bit of rust.
In just two years as a pro, Itauma’s grabbed the Commonwealth and WBO International heavyweight titles. As an amateur, he was flawless—24 wins, no losses, 11 KOs, and gold medals at every level: English Schools, European Schoolboys, English and European Juniors, Multi-Nation BoxCup, English Youth, European Youth, and the World Youth Championships.
The new date is set: Itauma and Franklin will finally meet on March 28—just 63 days later than planned—live on DAZN. Fittingly, it’s the same day the Louvre first opened its doors back in 1794. Maybe fans in Manchester will see a masterpiece of their own at the Co-op Live arena.