Drake and Conor McGregor, giants in their universes as a rapper and MMA fighter respectively, shared more than prestige last Friday (15).
Both took big risks in Mike Tyson‘s victory over Jake Paul, but ended the night seeing both their expectations and part of their fortunes go down the drain.
Drake loses small fortune with bet on Tyson
Known for his bold bets — and infamous defeats — Drake was once again unlucky. The Canadian rapper revealed that he had bet US$355,000 (around R$2 million) on Tyson’s victory, who at 58 returned to the ring to face the young Jake Paul.
Thus, a victory for Tyson could guarantee the rapper a return of US$1 million, approximately R$5.8 million. However, the scenario was very different for Drake. Jake Paul, with a lot of energy and preparation, dominated most of the match and won by unanimous decision, with scores of 80-72, 79-73 and 79-73.
But Tyson, at 58 years old, lasted just two of the eight two-minute rounds. The legend proved to be far from the peak that made him the youngest unified heavyweight champion between 1987 and 1990, highlighting the contrast between his glorious past and the present.
The setback reinforced Drake’s “cold-footed” reputation in the world of sports betting, especially in fighting events, as already seen in MMA.

McGregor also suffers millionaire losses
Conor McGregor, famous for his provocations and boldness, also lost money after the fight. The former UFC champion bet US$1 million (around R$5.8 million) on Mike Tyson’s knockout of Jake Paul. Just like Drake, McGregor believed in Tyson’s victory, but the judges’ unanimous decision proved otherwise.
Paul, who has been surprising in boxing, got the upper hand, frustrating the Irish fighter’s plans. But, although McGregor is one of the highest paid athletes in the world, the defeat in the betting field shows that trust in an idol is not always enough to win.

Meanwhile, Drake’s reputation as an unlucky gambler seems increasingly cemented, while McGregor, perhaps, learns that in gambling, as in fighting, silence can be golden.