Former kickboxer-turned-influencer Andrew Tate became a social media celebrity thanks to his provocative and often offensive posts and his frequent appearances on reality television.His controversial and divisive opinions on themes of masculinity, politics, and social issues have made him a household name. Although he is a successful kickboxer and has won numerous titles in European kickboxing leagues, Tate is better known as an influencer thanks to his social media following and public image.Andrew Tate frequently shares footage of himself sparring or hitting the mitts, perhaps to remind the world of his roots and his fighting prowess. Fans, however, are now questioning Tate's skills as a kickboxer after watching a video of him sparring on Twitter. Tate, who repeatedly kept his chin high, was hit with several blows in the course of the sparring video.Happy Punch@HappyPunchPromoHe hit Andrew Tate with some good shots before going down (via asap.robert/TT)5050135He hit Andrew Tate with some good shots before going down 😳(via asap.robert/TT) https://t.co/PZCl9eYjCgWhile Andrew Tate eventually got the better of his sparring partner through a solid body shot, the footage was enough for fans to form an opinion about the former kickboxer's fighting abilities.Watch the full sparring video below:One fan couldn't help but question people who put Andrew Tate on a pedestal as an alpha due to his outspoken and confident personality:"This y’all’s alpha?"2GunCorky@GunCorky@HappyPunchPromo This y’all’s alpha?626@HappyPunchPromo This y’all’s alpha?Another fan wrote that Tate would have a hard time fighting notable fellow influencers in a potential fight:"Ain’t no way Tate steps in the ring with Jake, Logan or KSI with his retina issue. He’d be risking going blind."Nathan Armstrong@Nath_Arm@HappyPunchPromo Ain’t no way Tate steps in the ring with Jake, Logan or KSI with his retina issue. He’d be risking going blind4902@HappyPunchPromo Ain’t no way Tate steps in the ring with Jake, Logan or KSI with his retina issue. He’d be risking going blindYet another fan pointed out:"For those roasting, he’s not fighting in southpaw which is his actual stance. He’s also retired for a reason. It’s been 5 years."PickettsBurgh@PrimeTimeKenny@HappyPunchPromo For those roasting, he’s not fighting in southpaw which is his actual stance. He’s also retired for a reason. It’s been 5 years86@HappyPunchPromo For those roasting, he’s not fighting in southpaw which is his actual stance. He’s also retired for a reason. It’s been 5 yearsCheck out some of the best reactions below:Nick@ScuffyIsGod@HappyPunchPromo That very unskilled pressure fighter landed more than he shouldve. Exactly why Ive said KSI would beat Tate. Tate is best using his size and fighting on the outside. Also doesn’t help how stiff he is lol661@HappyPunchPromo That very unskilled pressure fighter landed more than he shouldve. Exactly why Ive said KSI would beat Tate. Tate is best using his size and fighting on the outside. Also doesn’t help how stiff he is lolGeorge Soto@Soto86325Soto@ScuffyIsGod @HappyPunchPromo People thinking a mid KICKboxer in his prime can actually box when he has eye issues and is older now is beyond me. Jake, KSI, Logan, Salt Papi all beat him@ScuffyIsGod @HappyPunchPromo People thinking a mid KICKboxer in his prime can actually box when he has eye issues and is older now is beyond me. Jake, KSI, Logan, Salt Papi all beat himYtboxing@Ytboxing21@HappyPunchPromo Jake would of slept him ngl200@HappyPunchPromo Jake would of slept him nglThe Fite Zone 🥊@TheFiteZone@HappyPunchPromo he just got caught flush multiple times by some randomer half his size and calls himself an alpha male 425@HappyPunchPromo he just got caught flush multiple times by some randomer half his size and calls himself an alpha male 😂Josef (New YT Channel Just Launched!)@JosefWebber_@HappyPunchPromo Tate is so overrated as a fighter icl2991@HappyPunchPromo Tate is so overrated as a fighter iclB. @b1adley@HappyPunchPromo now imagine it was someone who actually knew what to do@HappyPunchPromo now imagine it was someone who actually knew what to doLucas@LukeBullen10@HappyPunchPromo Tate fans act like Andrew Tate was some elite level champion. He was a 'champion' but it was in weak promotions with weak competition. He's good, nothing more.3@HappyPunchPromo Tate fans act like Andrew Tate was some elite level champion. He was a 'champion' but it was in weak promotions with weak competition. He's good, nothing more.Dove334@Ddoovvee3341@HappyPunchPromo Tate doesnt have the reflexes and speed he used to have back in the day. Same thing happened with RJJ with his hands down style he got hit more and more as he aged.2@HappyPunchPromo Tate doesnt have the reflexes and speed he used to have back in the day. Same thing happened with RJJ with his hands down style he got hit more and more as he aged.Lee olajide Adams@lee_olajide@HappyPunchPromo Tate got no defence @HappyPunchPromo Tate got no defence 😳Jarrod Patrick Duffy - BLACK LIVES MATTER@Newdayduffy@HappyPunchPromo Tate can’t fight@HappyPunchPromo Tate can’t fightWhat is Andrew Tate's kickboxing record and why did he retire from the sport?Andrew Tate began his kickboxing training in 2005 and made his debut in 2007. His kickboxing record consists of 76 wins and nine losses, with 23 victories coming via KO/TKO.He won numerous championships in various kickboxing organizations, such as the WAKO Pro World Super Cruiserweight Championship and the Enfusion World Heavyweight Championship. Tate was a formidable opponent in the ring due to his aggressive combat style.Cobras Temple@cobrastempleThe mindset that got Andrew Tate to become a 4x kickboxing world champion21The mindset that got Andrew Tate to become a 4x kickboxing world champion https://t.co/g2FXQVCkj2In his final kickboxing bout, which took place in December 2020, 'King Cobra' defeated Cosmin Lingurar via second-round TKO. Tate is believed to have subsequently retired from kickboxing. During his 13-year-long career as a combatant, the British-American athlete sustained multiple eye injuries and underwent multiple eye surgeries, which played a factor in his decision to retire.