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Drake loses $1 million on McGregor's 70-second fight defeat
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Drake loses $1 million on McGregor's 70-second fight defeat

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Rapper Drake lost $1 million after betting on Conor McGregor's return fight against Max Holloway.
  • Holloway defeated McGregor by TKO in just 70 seconds, resulting in Drake's significant financial loss.
  • This incident adds to Drake's reputation for large sports bets, with his choices often drawing attention.

Rapper Drake suffered a substantial loss of $1 million after placing a bet on Conor McGregor's highly anticipated return to the octagon against Max Holloway.

McGregor, making his comeback after a five-year absence, faced Holloway in a bout that quickly turned into a nightmare for the Irish fighter and, consequently, for Drake. The famous rapper had wagered $1 million on McGregor's victory, anticipating a significant return with odds at 2.80.

However, the fight concluded much faster than expected. Holloway secured a TKO victory after just 70 seconds, leaving Drake to absorb the considerable financial loss from his bet. This event highlights Drake's well-known penchant for making large wagers on major sporting events, a practice that frequently captures public attention.

Following this defeat and a knee injury sustained during the fight, McGregor's future in the UFC remains uncertain. The outcome has also fueled discussions about the so-called "Drake Curse," a popular internet theory suggesting that athletes Drake bets on tend to lose.

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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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