Can Jake Paul beat the Drake curse? Popular rapper bets whopping amount for YouTuber to knockout Tommy Fury
American rapper and producer, Drake has placed a bet worth $400,000 on Jake Paul's to win via knockout over Tommy Fury; An estimated payout of $1.4 million.
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Jake Paul and Tommy Fury face-off (Image Courtesy - Bad Left Hook/ Twitter)
Jake Paul takes on Tommy Fury this Sunday to settle his long-time rivalry. In their last face-off, Paul predicted a knockout win over Fury. And like Paul, renowned rapper and producer, Drake has predicted a win for ‘The Problem Child’ via knockout for the upcoming bout.
Drake’s bet is worth a whopping $400,000, estimated to pay $1.4 million. Paul’s recent gift to Tommy Fury’s daughter has got fans expecting a similar fate for Fury as Tyron Woodley. Tommy Fury has previously pulled out of a fight with Jake due to health issues.
Jake has drake , Ronaldo, Jon Jones , Tyson and Haney watching His fight while ksi has youtubers and 12 yr old kids watching his fights lmao Jake is clearly A side
— Sammyyyyy ⚡️⚡️ (@Sammy2swaggy) February 26, 2023
Drake using his curse to do good in the world ?? man truly doesn’t miss
— One Drink (@onedrinkb4rehab) February 26, 2023
What a waste of $400,000
— Angelo Lugo (@AngeloLugo20) February 26, 2023
Sometimes I feel bad for Drake then I realize he is worth 200 million
— Dark Man X (@BlackNiggerlol) February 26, 2023
Sometimes I feel bad for Drake then I realize he is worth 200 million
— Dark Man X (@BlackNiggerlol) February 26, 2023
However, fans have also mentioned the Drake curse due to the musician’s previous failures in fight bets. Paul has claimed to have the best coaches for boxing and is now expecting a knockout victory to settle his rivalry with Fury.
Tommy Fury’s brother and WBO heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury is now rumored to fight former UFC HW champion, Francis Ngannou in the future in a boxing fight with Mike Tyson as the referee.
Jake Paul predicts KO win over Tommy Fury on Sunday
Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury weigh-ins has concluded with both the competitors making weight. Jake Paul’s recent wins have come over Nate Robinson, Ben Askren, and Tyron Woodley (x2). In an interview with ESPN MMA, Paul predicted a knockout win over Tommy Fury on Sunday.
“I know I’m going to win. Obviously, I’m going to knock this guy out. I’m going to become a world champion…I train with world champions, my coaches are world champions,” Paul told ESPN.
The YouTuber turned-boxer is often slammed by fans and fighters for taking fights with older and washed-out fighters. Jake Paul’s recent gimmicks and accusations against UFC President, Dana White over the fighter’s pay issue have also increased his popularity as a boxer.
Paul vs Fury takes place in Diriyah Arena, Diriyah, Saudi Arabia. Scheduled for Sunday, 26 February, and has been billed as ‘The Truth’.
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