The highly anticipated middleweight title fight between Dricus Du Plessis and Israel Adesanya at UFC 305 has generated considerable excitement and tension.
Dricus du Plessis vs Israel Adesanya
Following Adesanya’s shocking loss to Sean Strickland at UFC 293 in 2023, which cost him the middleweight belt, the fighter announced a temporary break from the sport.
The rivalry between Adesanya and Du Plessis was further fueled by Du Plessis’ controversial comments about what it means to be an “African champion” in the UFC, adding fuel to an already heated clash.
As Adesanya prepares to regain his title, he will not only have to deal with Du Plessis, but also with the potential effects of the so-called “Drake Curse.”
This peculiar phenomenon, named after Canadian rapper Drake, refers to a streak of bad luck that seems to affect teams or athletes that Drake publicly supports through betting, often resulting in their defeat.
In a recent Instagram post, Drake showed his support for Adesanya by sharing a picture of his bet on the UFC 305 title fight, accompanied by the caption, “Always with Izzy.”
Drake’s huge bet
The rapper has placed a whopping $450,000 bet on Adesanya to win. Should Adesanya win, Drake could receive an impressive payout of $855,000.
