Famous Canadian rapper Drake is making headlines again, this time for placing a substantial bet on the much-anticipated fight between Francis Ngannou and Anthony Joshua.
The highly awaited battle between Francis Ngannou, a Cameroonian-French mixed martial artist and professional boxer, and Anthony Joshua, a British-Nigerian professional boxer, is scheduled for March 8th, 2024, at 8 PM in the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Drake, known for his hit song “One Dance” and his penchant for betting, has placed a stake of $615,000, approximately N1 billion, on Francis Ngannou to emerge victorious against Anthony Joshua. If Ngannou indeed wins the fight, Drake stands to win $1,906,500, approximately N3 billion, from his bet.
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See reactions below;
iamstepee: Everyone is betting on Francis but Joshua may shock the world let’s see.
chu6x: Drake go cash out wella….. Na better betting be this. I go even bet 5k USD. Who’s up?
xin_nightwolf: Please don’t forget that drake owns that betting platform o.. no go risk your life savings o.. na advert e be for am o.. 😂.
queenofdsun: Anyone he supports do loose so my money is on AJ😂😂
donpablo7528: d way drake get moni reach e still dey bet who cum be me when nor go bet 😏.
imjustbait: Ahhh man I don’t know about this one 😩.
paka.kuna: Lol , this $615k gone . Joshua will shock ppl tonight.
bbest122: He go lose for the fact say drake don bet.