UFC 287: Drake Wins $2.7million from Bet on Israel Adesanya Vs Alex Pereira Fight
By Boniface Ihiasota, USA
Canadian rapper Drake has added a whopping $2.7 million to his already impressive net worth, Sunday morning. The reason? His bet on Israel Adesanya to knock out Alex Pereira at UFC 287, which proved to be a winning move for the rapper.
Adesanya, a Nigerian-born New Zealander, successfully reclaimed the middleweight title after defeating his bitter rival Pereira in the much-awaited rematch.
It was just five months after losing the 185lb title to Pereira, who had previously beaten him twice in kickboxing.
It’s worth noting that Drake had lost $1.6 million earlier when he backed Adesanya to win in the previous fight against Pereira.
But this time around, the rapper made amends and placed a $500,000 bet on Adesanya to win, which returned $885,000.
He also bet $400,000 on Adesanya to win by knockout, which paid out a staggering $1.8 million.
After the fight, Adesanya, also known as ‘Stylebender,’ acknowledged the support he received from Drake and other fans.
However, he reminded everyone that stepping into the octagon is a risky move that involves putting one’s life on the line.
Overall, Drake’s successful bet on Adesanya’s victory adds yet another feather to the rapper’s cap, proving that his interests and pursuits extend beyond just music.
