Drake, the globally renowned rapper, and avid sports bettor, has once again found himself on the losing side of a high-stakes wager. This time, the Canadian superstar placed a whopping $450,000 bet on Israel Adesanya to win his UFC Middleweight Title fight against Dricus du Plessis. Unfortunately for Drake, the fight did not go as he had hoped.
In a thrilling bout, Dricus du Plessis managed to retain his title, defeating Adesanya and causing Drake’s hefty bet to go up in smoke. This loss adds to a string of high-profile betting misfortunes for the “God’s Plan” hitmaker, who is known for his love of placing significant wagers on sporting events.
Drake, who often shares his betting slips and predictions with his millions of followers on social media, has yet to comment publicly on the loss. However, his fans and followers were quick to react, with many sharing their own thoughts on the outcome of the fight and Drake’s latest gamble.
Dricus du Plessis’ victory not only secured his position as UFC Middleweight Champion but also proved to be a costly result for one of the music industry’s biggest stars. Despite the loss, Drake remains one of the most enthusiastic celebrity bettors, and it’s likely that this setback won’t deter him from placing more high-stakes wagers in the future.
