Drake Loses £150k After Backing Jake Paul in Defeat to Anthony Joshua

Drake Loses £150k After Backing Jake Paul in Defeat to Anthony Joshua

Rap megastar Drake has suffered another costly sports betting loss after staking £150,000 ($200,000) on Jake Paul to defeat Anthony Joshua in their high-profile boxing clash.

The Canadian superstar, whose real name is Aubrey Drake Graham, was poised to pocket a massive £1.2 million ($1.64m) if Paul had pulled off a shock victory. Instead, Anthony Joshua dominated the contest and secured a sixth-round victory, handing Paul the second defeat of his boxing career.

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Drake had publicly showcased his wager on Instagram, urging Paul on with the caption, “Jakeyyyyy boy. Lock tf in,” a post that quickly reignited online talk of the infamous “Drake curse.”

The loss adds to Drake’s long list of high-profile betting misfires across boxing, UFC, NBA, and NFL events, where his public endorsements have often preceded defeat for the backed athlete or team.

For Jake Paul, the defeat represents a significant setback in his quest for credibility in professional boxing, while Anthony Joshua’s win has been hailed as a major statement, strengthening his position in the heavyweight division ahead of future title pursuits.

Fans and analysts alike have reacted with humour and caution, once again highlighting the risks of celebrity sports betting and the unpredictable nature of professional boxing.

Drake Loses £150k After Backing Jake Paul in Defeat to Anthony Joshua