Before Andrew Tate became a controversial figure, he was a kickboxing world champion. Tate made his debut in the year 2007 and last fought in the year 2020. In 2022, he went from being a kickboxing world champion to one of the most googled individuals on the planet. However, things took a turn in December of last year when he was arrested in Romania on allegations of rape and human trafficking.
After spending almost 4 months in jail, he was released on house arrest over a month ago. Recently, he shared a video of him hitting the pads which sparked some intriguing fan reactions from the boxing world.
How did the fans react to Andrew Tate hitting the pads?
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Tate took to Twitter to share a video of him hitting the pads. In the video, he appears to be in his backyard and is showcasing his combinations and skills. He captioned the video, “Orthodox southpaw orthodox. 5 years retired and I still miss fighting. Gona miss it forever. Guess I’ll just have to crack the matrix have 20 sons and be a billionaire instead.”
Orthodox southpaw orthodox.
5 years retired and I still miss fighting.
Gona miss it forever.
Guess I’ll just have to crack the matrix have 20 sons and be a billionaire instead. 😞 pic.twitter.com/Gfv6j2CRV9
— Andrew Tate (@Cobratate) May 5, 2023
The fans had some interesting reactions witnessing the same.
One fan proposed a question to Tate. He asked, “How about you go back and fight. Just for the fun of it though”
How about you go back and fight. Just for the fun of it though 😅
— 𝓑𝓸𝓾𝓷𝓽𝔂_𝓗𝓾𝓷𝓽𝓮𝓻 (@CryptoOnyirimba) May 5, 2023
Another fan answered why it wouldn’t be wise for Tate to get back into competing. He stated, “His eyes are damaged and a bad punch could make him blind. But I too want him to fight again at least casually.”
His eyes are damaged and a bad punch could make him blind. But I too want him to fight again at least casually.
— Erdal🇹🇷 (@Erdalpht) May 5, 2023
Another fan predicted the future for his “20 sons”. He stated, “Those 20 sons will be champions that you’ll have to train. Win win.”
Those 20 sons will be champions that you'll have to train.
Win win.
— Rugir (@Rugiir) May 5, 2023
One fan named Jordan had a potential opponent in mind for Tate. He stated, “Batter Jake Paul”
Batter Jake Paul
— Jordan (@jordanbh02) May 5, 2023
Lastly, one fan named stated, “Fighting is in the blood. Once you learn to fight – you’ll always want to fight.”
Fighting is in the blood.
Once you learn to fight – you’ll always want to fight.
— Anwar Lemu (@anwarlemu_) May 5, 2023
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It is unlikely that the former kickboxing world champion would make his return to the sport anytime in the near future. In fact, he has still not been released from house arrest.
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Though, if he does get cleared of all the charges leveled against him, do you see a possibility for the internet sensation to try his hand at boxing? If so, against who would you like to see him compete? Share it with us in the comments below.
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