Drake loses eye-watering SIX-FIGURE bet on Anthony Joshua’s knockout victory against Francis Ngannou as punters mock the celebrity’s high-stake ‘curse’ has struck again!

Drake has lost a huge six-figure sum after betting on Anthony Joshua‘s heavyweight showdown clash against Francis Ngannou on Saturday evening.

The rap star was hoping for an outrageous payday of over £1million after wagering on the bout in Saudi Arabia that was won by the British star in two rounds.

Joshua delivered a devastating knockout on Ngannou that sent the Cameroonian clashing to the surface in brutal fashion and later receiving medical care in the ring before getting to his feet.

Drake’s losing streak in combat sports continued after he incorrectly backed Ngannou to beat Joshua and found himself missing out on what would have been an incredible payout.

British boxing superstar Joshua moves closer to achieving his ambition of becoming a three-time heavyweight world champion after his latest stunning victory in Saudi Arabia.

Rap star Drake lost a huge six-figure bet on Anthony Joshua's win over Francis Ngannou

Rap star Drake lost a huge six-figure bet on Anthony Joshua’s win over Francis Ngannou

Ngannou was knocked out with a huge right-hand by Joshua in Saudi Arabia on Saturday evening

Ngannou was knocked out with a huge right-hand by Joshua in Saudi Arabia on Saturday evening

Drake would have cashed in over £1million if Ngannou had pulled off a shock victory

Drake would have cashed in over £1million if Ngannou had pulled off a shock victory

The bout between two of boxing’s most powerful punchers was predicted to swing either way during the showdown before Joshua delivered a statement win.

Drake staked a £478,000 bet on Ngannou to secure what would have been a shock victory against the more-experienced Joshua on what was only his second professional bout.

If Ngannou had done so then Drake would have cashed out a grand total of £1.48m win after backing the underdog.

Previously posting his wager to his 146m Instagram followers, the music icon simply stated: ‘Betting on a scary man.’

The result continues Drake’s run of being burned with huge losses when betting on sporting showdowns as fans insisted his so-called ‘curse’ had struck again.

Boxing fans on social media claimed that Drake's losing 'curse' of betting on combat sports has continued

Boxing fans on social media claimed that Drake’s losing ‘curse’ of betting on combat sports has continued

Ngannou was floored for the third time in the second round against Joshua

Ngannou was floored for the third time in the second round against Joshua

The 37-year-old previously lost over half-a-million pounds when he incorrectly backed Sean Strickland to defend his UFC middleweight championship against Dricus Du Plessis in January.

He also lost £430,000 when Israel Adesanya suffered a shock defeat against Strickland in the octagon and previously bet £700,000 on Logan Paul to beat Dillon Danis in the boxing ring.

Fans joked online that Drake has continued his ‘curse’ by backing Ngannou to beat Joshua on Saturday evening, with one comment on X stating: ‘He always pick the wrong winner.’

Another post read: ‘Drake is the Godfather of Jinx. You’re losing if he bets in your favour.’

Related Posts

Did Yuki Tsunoda Just Unknowingly Trigger Verstappen’s Red Bull Exit? A Hidden Clause, Mercedes Spies, and a Twist No One Saw Coming.

Red Bull’s overreliance on Max Verstappen is clearer than ever right now. With Yuki Tsunoda their sole remaining runner in Austria, they finished last. Tsunoda’s result wasn’t…

Is This the End of Hamilton’s Ferrari Dream? How Six Months of Silence, Chaos and Secrets May Have Destroyed Everything

Photo: © IMAGO Lewis Hamilton’s underwhelming start to life at Ferrari has been blamed on a key departure from the F1 team. The seven-time world champion made the blockbuster switch…

Shockwaves hit the paddock as Red Bull reveals a game-changing secret plan — one that could shake Mercedes, revive an old rivalry, and force Verstappen into a dramatic career choice.

Red Bull on the Brink: Christian Horner’s McLaren Panic, Verstappen’s Ultimatum, and a Team on the Edge For over a decade, Christian Horner has been the cool,…

Lewis Hamilton didn’t just lose his temper – he delivered a chilling, carefully worded attack on Ferrari’s race engineer that left even his own team speechless. Was it personal? Was it planned? What happened on the radio is only the beginning of a deeper war no one saw coming.

Cracks at the Scuderia: Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari Frustrations Boil Over When Lewis Hamilton announced his shocking move to Ferrari, the world held its breath. It was more…

Toto Wolff’s double play: Verstappen set for Mercedes as rising prodigy Antonelli tipped to join 500+ point team . A masterstroke—or the boldest gamble of Wolff’s career?

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff will have to move either George Russell or Kimi Antonelli aside if he pulls off a move for Max Verstappen. And Antonelli…

Jenson Button breaks his silence with a surprising take on George Russell’s future, revealing a single hope he clings to as rumours swirl around Max Verstappen’s possible Mercedes move. What does he see in Russell that could change everything – or lead to heartbreak for the Silver Arrows?

George Russell is facing enormous uncertainty in Formula 1 as he is yet to sign a contract extension with Mercedes. The Silver Arrows are yet to confirm…