Andrew Tate in advanced talks for Misfits Boxing heavyweight debut

Andrew Tate, the 38-year-old internet figure and former four-time kickboxing world champion, is in advanced talks to make his boxing debut under Misfits Boxing in a heavyweight bout slated for later this year. Officials say a formal announcement could come as soon as this weekend during Misfits’ Manchester card, a show headlined by Darren Till versus Luke Rockhold. If finalized, the deal would represent Tate’s first competitive boxing appearance since 2020 and would amplify Misfits’ penchant for high-profile crossover bouts.

Misfits Boxing, co-founded by British content creator KSI, has built a following by staging influencer and crossover bouts that have drawn large streaming audiences and included figures such as Logan Paul and Tommy Fury. The organization’s upcoming Manchester event is already attracting attention for its star-studded lineup, and the prospect of Tate stepping into the ring is being viewed as a potential ratings boost for the promotion.

Tate has trained regularly in recent months, with pockets of activity reported in Dubai and sightings at recent combat-sports events in the United States. Supporters describe him as having a serious boxing-adjacent pedigree,...