Andrew Tate looks ripped just five weeks away from his return to combat sports as he headlines a Misfits Boxing event when he challenges Chase DeMoor for the heavyweight title on the 20th of December in Dubai.
Misfits continues to go from strength-to-strength and now has Tate at the helm as a combat executive officer, having seemingly ousted KSI from his own company. The controversial podcaster now intends on competing up to 10 times in a single year, starting with his title fight against DeMoor, next month.
Tate stays in shape year-round but revealed earlier this week how seriously he’s taking preparations for this fight by sparring multiple partners in the same training session, and shrugging off a black eye injury like it was nothing. Now, in a new vlog he’s released on his official website, Cobratate.tv, Tate showed off his physique in a Dubai gym, as well as his recovery from the black eye.
Andrew Tate’s Physique 5 Weeks Away From Chase DeMoor Misfits Fight
Throughout the vlog, there are numerous references to Tate’s dedication to the gym life as he seemingly turns up before anybody else, trains alongside everyone he can, and is seemingly the last to leave, too. It bodes well for his endurance as he gets ready for DeMoor, who has a record of 3-1-0 in Misfits, and 4-2-1 in pro boxing.
But Tate’s physique was not the only notable update from his social media channels of late, as he also posted a near-5-minute post on X, formerly Twitter, talking about the differences in setting up small companies in a more business-friendly Dubai, than the west, like his home country, England. In the video, his eye looked far blacker, however, it was likely a good sign as it showed significant healing from how swollen it was earlier in the week.
Since confirming his comeback, there has been great speculation as to whom Tate could compete against in 2026, should he defeat DeMoor and pick up the Misfits heavyweight championship to wear himself. Considering his name-value, he would not be shy of challengers, and there are already clear narratives for a build toward bouts against KSI, Darren Till, and even Jake Paul.
It is unclear on which platform the Misfits event in late December will land on, as DAZN was not listed on the official fight poster.
Tottenham have been handed a major blow in their efforts to sign Marcus Rashford this summer, according to the i Paper, as the Manchester United ace is not currently open to join the club.
It comes as Spurs have been linked with the winger as a potential option to improve the forward ranks, as talks continue over the signing of some key players up front.
There is also interest in Cody Gakpo, who offers slightly more experience. Then there’s Rashford, who is available on the market, but he has seemingly made his mind up over a deal in North London.
It’s stated that the 28-year-old doesn’t want to join another Premier League club, despite his previous success in the division, as he looks for an exit outside of England.
It follows on from Rashford’s successful loan spell at Barcelona, which saw him become a useful squad option for the club, where he could enjoy his football once again.
However, the Blaugrana opted against a permanent deal to sign the Man United star, who had a permanent clause in his loan move, with a move for Anthony Gordon going through instead.
Barcelona are claimed to be open to another loan move for Rashford, though the Red Devils prefer an exit in the region of £40 million, which could drop to £25 million in the coming weeks.
It means Tottenham will miss out on a move, unless the player’s stance changes in the near future. That said, it will save the club on wages.
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Tottenham’s move for Rashford would’ve been expensive in the long-term, not due to the transfer fee, but due to the likely wages the club would have to take on.
It’s a monumental amount that would smash through the current wage structure for the Lilywhites, as they look to invest even more in the market.
However, with Rashford seemingly turning down the possibility of moving to Tottenham and other Premier League clubs, that may save the club a huge amount that can be invested elsewhere in the squad.
Cody Gakpo’s girlfriend, Noa van der Bij, has posted an emotional statement to confirm that their son has passed away during pregnancy.
The Liverpool star and his partner announced in May that they were expecting another boy. They already have one son, Samuel, who was born in 2024.
Gakpo is currently representing the Netherlands at the 2026 World Cup, while Van der Bij is in the United States of America to support him from the stands. The latter took to Instagram to share the news that their baby, who they named Elijah Raphael Gakpo, had passed.
Cody Gakpo and Noa van der Bij Lose Son
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Van der Bij posted to her Instagram story on Saturday afternoon, saying: “With broken hearts, we share the devastating news that our baby boy passed away during pregnancy. Thank you for your love and support. Elijah Raphael Gakpo Forever loved. Forever our son.”
She then shared a heartbreaking story of how the couple and their son, Samuel, went to light a candle at church and came across another little boy called Elijah. Her next post stated:
“We went to church to light a candle. Afterwards, we walked to the church playground with our son Samuel. There was only one other child there. His name was Elijah.
“There could not have been a more beautiful sign from God He reminded us that our little boy is never far away.”
A billionaire tennis player has chosen not to share a hotel with her Wimbledon competitors, previously claiming that she needs better facilities to help her recover efficiently and effectively.
Staying at the official Wimbledon hotel is the default expected choice for many of the tournament participants. It serves as a financial necessity for many lower-ranked players, juniors, and doubles specialists who rely on the tournament’s organisers to cover the expensive costs of hotels during their time competing.
This does rule out those that can afford to prepare for the tournament while prioritising comfort over free accommodation.
World’s Richest Tennis Player Chooses Her Own Hotels
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From Monday, as the tournament gets underway, the widely considered world’s richest tennis star will be staying in a premium, independent hotel of her own choosing, and will be looking to improve on her best-ever run to the quarter-finals in 2023.
She will enter the prestigious tournament as fourth seed, but has still yet to reach a major championship, with her run to the US Open final in 2024 being the closest she has ever come.
She believes that choosing her own hotel room, away from the other players, could lead to success, explaining that as she has become older, the small details matter, like having a better pillow and a quiet space to relax, with both being vital for recovery.
Why She Chooses Her Own Hotels
“We’re either on the court or we’re in the hotel room,” she said. “It’s such a big part of our lives, and as I’ve gotten older, a good hotel has become more of a priority.
“When you’re 20, and you’re just starting to travel, you’re not complaining that much: you’re more out there grinding and embracing life on tour. Once you hit 30 and kind of need a better pillow, that stuff honestly becomes really important.”
During last year’s French Open, Jessica Pegula, the daughter of the NFL Buffalo Bills owner, Terry Pegula, first decided to take this approach before realising how mentally draining it had become to share her space with her direct rivals.
“Oh my gosh, being away from everyone else is a massive thing for me,” Pegula admitted. “I think that’s what maybe sparked this, as well. I just felt like, ‘I can’t do [player hotels] anymore.’
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“When you’re staying at a tournament hotel, I feel like it’s so mentally draining. It’s not like anyone is a problem.”
The American star is scheduled to come up against unseeded Czech Darja Vidmanova at 11am on Monday.
The 32-year-old has amassed over $2 million worth of prize money so far in her career and has really highlighted the importance of her recent decision.
“If you were going to work with someone, you would necessarily want to eat breakfast with them, practice with them, have lunch, go to the locker room, and the physio room with them, and see them in the elevators and the hallways.
“I don’t think people realise that shouldn’t happen, not with the people you’re working and competing with every single week. We play pretty much every week together, and so, all of that together, you’re ready to lose it.”
