Drake's losing streak continues as he loses $565,000 on the Tyson Fury fight

Drake suffered another big-money gambling loss on Saturday night after the rapper bet $565,000 on Tyson Fury to beat Oleksandr Usyk.

In the wake of Kendrick Lamar's assertions about Drake's gambling addiction in his diss track "Meet the Grahams," the Canadian rapper's recent loss of a $565,000 bet on Sunday's heavyweight title bout between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk only seemed to support Lamar's claims.

Earlier on Saturday, Drake shared his $565,000 betting slip on Fury to win via his Instagram Story. Had Fury emerged victorious, Drake stood to gain over $1 million. 

However, Tyson Fury suffered a split decision loss to Oleksandr Usyk at the packed Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 

In the boxing bout, one judge initially scored it 114-113 in Fury's favor. Yet, this ruling was overturned by two other judges, who scored the match 114-113 and 115-112 in favor of Usyk. 

This outcome marked Fury's inaugural professional defeat, as reported by ESPN. 

Consequently, Usyk now holds the title of undisputed heavyweight champion of the world.

Drake's fondness for sports betting is widely known, often showcased through his regular sharing of bets on social platforms. 

Some significant losses have fueled speculation that his wagers might jinx the teams or players he backs.

This notion seemed to manifest with Fury, who, despite being the -125 favorite with an impressive 34-0 record, faced defeat.

On social platforms, fans jestingly referenced Drake's seeming streak of bad luck, given his past losses in sports betting, joking about a possible curse.

According to the Daily Mail, Drake has experienced several significant losses in his betting ventures, including a six-figure sum when Anthony Joshua defeated Francis Ngannou, another $700K loss following Dricus Du Plessis's victory over Sean Strickland at UFC 297, a $550K loss on Israel Adesanya's defeat to Strickland, and a hefty $890K loss after betting on Logan Paul to knock out Dillon Danis.

Nevertheless, Drake experienced a significant win earlier this year. 

In February 2024, the rapper emerged triumphant by placing a substantial $1.15 million wager on the Kansas City Chiefs to win the 2024 Super Bowl. 

The Chiefs' exciting overtime victory, with a score of 25-22 against the 49ers, reportedly earned Drake a substantial $2.3 million payout.