Born December 1, 1986, Emory Andrew Tate III is far from ordinary. A British-American entrepreneur, a commanding social media presence, and a kickboxing legend, he carries a story that inspires and captivates.

His father, Emory Andrew Tate Jr., was a celebrated chess master who won the U.S. Armed Forces Championship three times and outplayed countless grandmasters. That legacy of brilliance and discipline shaped Andrew Tate. With African-American and English roots, and his brothers Tristan and another sibling by his side, he grew up bound by resilience after his parents’ separation.

In 2005, Tate entered the world of boxing and martial arts while working in advertising. By 2008, he was already ranked Britain’s seventh-best light heavyweight kickboxer by the ISKA (International Sport Kickboxing Association). A year later, he claimed the British ISKA Cruiserweight Championship, conquering Europe’s kickboxing scene and earning the nickname “King Cobra.”

In 2011, Tate secured his first ISKA world title with a decisive victory over Jean-Luc Benoit. After a setback, he returned stronger in 2013, winning his second ISKA world title in a dramatic showdown against Vincent Petitjean.That same year, he dominated the Enfusion Live circuit, claiming four victories and reaching the finals of the Enfusion Live -85 kg World Championship. In 2014, he made history once again, defeating Wendell Roche in the second round to capture the Enfusion Live -90 kg title—proving that a true champion always rises.From the boxing rings of Luton to the heights of business, Emory Andrew Tate III has shown he is more than a fighter. He is a symbol of strength, resilience, and unstoppable ambition. This is not just a story—it is the legacy of a true world champion.