Rapper Drake loses $200,000 bet on Jake Paul to beat Anthony Joshua
The infamous “Drake Curse” has struck again, and this time it cost the Canadian rapper a cool $200,000. Aubrey Drake Graham took to Instagram on Friday night to flaunt a massive wager on YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul, confidently captioning the bet with a call for Paul to “lock in” against heavyweight titan Anthony Joshua. While the “God’s Plan” artist stood to pocket a staggering $1.64 million if the upset occurred, his high-stakes gamble quickly turned into a public financial blow during the Miami showdown.
The fight itself didn’t go according to Drake’s script, as Anthony Joshua dominated the ring and ultimately delivered a decisive knockout in the sixth round. The British champion’s victory handed Jake Paul only the second loss of his professional fighting career, silencing the pre-fight hype and leaving the rapper’s betting slip worthless. Despite Paul’s efforts to step up to world-class competition, Joshua’s experience proved too much to overcome, much to the chagrin of Drake and his bank account.
This latest blunder only adds to Drake’s reputation for having a truly dreadful track record when it comes to sports betting. It wasn’t long ago that he faced a similar disappointment, losing $355,000 after backing boxing legend Mike Tyson in his November bout against Paul. It seems that regardless of which side of the ring he chooses, the rapper finds himself on the losing end of the scorecard more often than not, fueling the long-running internet joke that his public endorsement is a kiss of death for athletes.
As the dust settles in Miami, fans are once again marveling at the sheer scale of Drake’s gambling losses and his unwavering, if perhaps misplaced, confidence in the underdog. While $200,000 may be pocket change for a global superstar, the consistent string of high-profile misses highlights the unpredictable nature of the fight game. For now, Anthony Joshua walks away with his hand raised, while Drake is left waiting for the next big event to see if he can finally break his legendary losing streak
