Andrew Tate might have an upcoming match. A $22 million fight offer has landed in the inbox of Tam Khan, the British-Emirati MMA veteran and Dubai fight impresario, for a potential boxing clash between Andrew Tate and Russian influencer Asxab Tamaev. The bout, if it goes ahead, would be promoted by Top G Promotions and Khan’s own TK Events, with Dubai or Moscow as the possible venues.
Who is Andrew Tate?
The matchup pairs two men who have made their names through spectacle and controversy. Andrew Tate is a former fighter who built a career in the late 2000s and early 2010s. Tate started training in 2005, eventually collecting four world titles for full-contact style kickboxing. Full-contact kickboxing is not a commonly used form of kickboxing. He never reached the heights of K-1 or Glory, as they use a different ruleset, and full-contact kickboxing is not standard.
Since hanging up the gloves, Andrew Tate has become a household name online, but not for sporting reasons. He is currently embroiled in a series of legal battles that have kept his name in the headlines for all the wrong reasons. Four women in the UK have launched a civil lawsuit accusing him of rape, assault, and coercive control, with allegations ranging from choking to threats with a firearm.
The case, set for trial in 2027, is being described as a legal first in Britain for its focus on coercive control. Meanwhile, Andrew Tate is also facing criminal investigations in both the UK and Romania for alleged human trafficking, money laundering, and sexual offenses. A Romanian court recently ruled to remove some evidence from the trafficking case, but the legal wrangling is far from over. The man himself continues to court controversy with his self-described misogynistic persona.
The Russian Hulk – Asxab Tamaev
His would-be opponent, Asxab Tamaev, is a Russian MMA fighter and social media personality known as the “Russian KGB Hulk.” Tamaev’s actual professional fighting experience is minimal, he has just one pro MMA bout, a submission win at age 17. More famous for his imposing physique and viral videos than for any competitive record, Tamaev has built a following by promoting spectacle fights, including the much-discussed “Mini Khabib” bout between Hasbulla Magomedov and Abdu Rozik. His reputation is more that of a showman and promoter than a serious contender in combat sports.
Asxab Tamaev vs. Andrew Tate?
Orchestrating this spectacle is Tam Khan, a mover of MMA in the UAE and a former pro fighter himself. Khan has spent the last decade building the region’s fight scene, opening gyms and staging events that blend traditional combat sports with influencer culture. His “Social Knockout” series in Dubai has become a hot ticket, attracting everyone from YouTubers to ex-UFC fighters, and he’s no stranger to the business of turning social media beef into box office.
“Been sent an offer of $22m +ppv cut to make this fight in either Dubai or Moscow. [Andrew Tate] vs Tamaeev. Top G promotions alongside TK events in collaboration with the organiser. Boxing rules.
In short, the proposed Andrew Tate vs. Tamaev fight is less about sporting merit and more about the collision of controversy, celebrity, and the modern spectacle of influencer boxing.
