Drake’s $615K Bet Falls Flat in Joshua-Ngannou Fight

iexclusivenews – In a stunning turn of events, the renowned Canadian rapper Drake faced a significant financial blow, losing a staggering $615,000 wager on the highly anticipated Joshua vs Ngannou fight.

The heavyweight battle, which took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, concluded with Anthony Joshua delivering a decisive knockout (KO) to Francis Ngannou, much to the shock of fans worldwide.

Joshua’s Triumph Over Ngannou

The event, dubbed ‘Knockout Chaos,’ saw Joshua overpower Ngannou with a formidable KO in the second round.

This outcome was contrary to Drake’s confident bet placed on Ngannou, which he publicized on Instagram, stating he was backing the fighter with a substantial $615,000 stake.

The Infamous “Drake Curse”

Drake’s penchant for betting on sports has become a topic of intrigue, especially with the emergence of the so-called “Drake Curse.”

This phenomenon, as perceived by fans, suggests a pattern of misfortune befalling athletes and teams associated with the artist.

Notable figures like quarterback Johnny Manziel, UFC contender Kamaru Usman, tennis icon Serena Williams, and the Kentucky Wildcats basketball squad have all been linked to this alleged curse.

A Rollercoaster of Wins and Losses

Despite the setback in Riyadh, Drake’s betting history is marked by both triumphs and losses.

Earlier in the year, he lost over half a million pounds on Sean Strickland in a UFC middleweight championship bout against Dricus Du Plessis.

However, he also secured a $1.3 million win when Logan Paul emerged victorious due to Dillon Danis’s disqualification in a Misfits Boxing match.

Betting Highlights and Lowlights

Drake’s betting adventures have seen him miss out on a $920,000 payout when Israel Adesanya, of Nigerian descent, lost his UFC middleweight title.

Yet, in a generous turn, Drake awarded a fan $50,000 for choosing to attend his concert over purchasing furniture—a testament to the rapper’s unpredictable and thrilling engagement with the world of sports betting.