Netflix reality star Chase DeMoor DQed from boxing match for punching opponent after KO
Chase DeMoor's first boxing win lasted about 0.3 seconds.
The reality star, best known for his appearance on season 2 of Netflix's "Too Hot to Handle," appeared to score a KO win over Stevie Knight at the influencer-heavy "MF & DAZN: X Series 006" event, but was disqualified for punching a downed opponent.
Even after Knight went limp and fell into the ropes, DeMoor threw several dangerous punches on the content creator. The wild scene saw DeMoor boisterously celebrate his "win," then a brawl erupt between both boxers' corners.
Chase DeMoor has been DQ'd...#JMXBell | #XSeries006 | @MisfitsBoxing pic.twitter.com/jZ2vh0ncaf
— MF & DAZN X Series (@MF_DAZNXSeries) April 21, 2023
DeMoor was seen in tears after the decision was rendered.
He later tweeted he had checked on Knight and apologized to him.
On a very serious note, I’ve gone and checked on @ImStevieKnight and gave him my deepest apologies, he is all good! I let the moment get the best of me, I truly am sorry & I understand that stepping in the ring is already a risk, congratulations to Stevie and his Win.
— Chase DeMoor (@ChaseDeMoor) April 22, 2023
DeMoor, a former football player at Central Washington University and an array of minor professional leagues, also participated in Netflix's "Perfect Match" and "Floor is Lava" and has amassed 1.6 million Instagram followers.
He was participating in his third boxing match. His first, an exhibition match against Cory Wharton, wasn't officially scored and was ruled a draw, while his pro debut against former MMA fighter Josh Brueckner saw him retire after the second round.
We'll see if he has better luck against his next opponent ... Tyson Fury?
