Prior to the match, Drake, renowned for his penchant for placing hefty bets on sporting events, had publicly declared his $615,000 wager on Ngannou to emerge victorious against Joshua.
Despite the rapper's support, Joshua's victory dashed Drake's hopes of a $1.9 million payout, leaving him with a substantial loss.
Drake's involvement in sports betting has garnered attention due to the phenomenon dubbed "the Drake Curse," where fans attribute misfortunes of athletes and teams to his association with them.
The curse has seemingly affected various figures, including quarterback Johny Manziel, UFC fighter Kamaru Usman, tennis star Serena Williams, and the entire Kentucky Wildcats basketball team.
Drake's recent betting history includes a significant loss of over half-a-million pounds when he incorrectly backed Sean Strickland to defend his UFC middleweight championship against Dricus Du Plessis. However, the rapper also experienced victories, notably winning $1.3 million after backing YouTube boxer Logan Paul to defeat Conor McGregor's training partner Dillon Danis in a Misfits Boxing fight.
Despite these wins and losses, Drake's betting ventures continue to attract attention and speculation within the sports world.