Francis Ngannou Knocked Out by Anthony Joshua, Drake Loses $615,000 Bet

The defeat adds another chapter to the 'Drake Curse' narrative, as Ngannou becomes the latest athlete to lose after being backed by the artist.

Drake's $615,000 bet on Francis Ngannou against Anthony Joshua ended in loss as Ngannou was knocked out, marking his first defeat in professional boxing.
The defeat has reignited discussions about the so-called 'Drake Curse,' which has seen the artist's supported athletes frequently lose.
Anthony Joshua had previously banned Drake from his locker room, citing the curse after a fight cancellation linked to a photo with Drake.
Ngannou's loss to Joshua in Saudi Arabia follows a previous defeat to Tyson Fury, setting his boxing record to 0-2.
Fans on social media have reacted to Ngannou's loss and Drake's bet with a mix of sympathy for Ngannou and amusement at Drake's continued betting misfortunes.