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The Digest:

Canadian rapper Drake has lost an estimated ₦296 million after betting on Jake Paul to defeat former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in their Miami bout. Drake publicly placed a $200,000 wager on Paul via Instagram ahead of the fight, a gamble that collapsed when Joshua secured a dominant sixth-round knockout victory.

Key Points:
  • Drake posted his bet on Instagram with the caption: “Jakeyyyyy boy, lock tf in.”
  • Had Paul won, Drake stood to win over $1.6 million (approx. ₦2.37 billion)
  • Joshua dropped Paul twice in the fifth round before finishing the fight in the sixth
  • The loss marks another high-profile betting misfire for the rapper
  • Drake previously lost approximately ₦451 million betting on tennis at the US Open
  • The bout ended with Paul unable to continue after a sustained combination from Joshua
  • Drake’s wager highlighted the crossover appeal and betting interest surrounding the fight
  • Joshua’s win reinforced his status among boxing’s elite, despite recent layoff
In the high-stakes arena where celebrity, sport, and speculation collide, Drake’s loss is a reminder that not all storms can be wagered on, some are settled only in the ring, by skill and will.

Sources: Social Media