The Rugby World Cup quarter-final clash between Ireland and New Zealand has generated significant excitement. Despite never advancing to the semifinals, Ireland with their impressive 17-match winning streak made the match much more interesting. However, the Kiwi MMA fighter and former UFC champion Israel Adesanya maintains his confidence in the ‘All Blacks.’ He recently posted a photo of his $20,000 bet on Instagram, leaving fans intrigued. Interestingly, the wager of Adesanya bears a striking resemblance to rapper Drake, who is a passionate sports bettor.
The Irish, undefeated in the knockout stages after winning all four games in a tough group, now look to secure their first-ever World Cup semi-final spot. On Saturday, October 14th, they will face three-time champions New Zealand, at Stade de France in Paris. While the Irish are on the verge of a record-breaking run, ‘Izzy’ believes the Kiwis have what it takes to get the job done.
Fans puzzled by the $20,000 bet of Adesanya
The former UFC middleweight champion has recently announced a hiatus from competing in the UFC. In a subsequent Instagram post, he disclosed his $20,000 bet with a potential $44,000 return on the ‘All Blacks’ to beat Ireland.
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Nevertheless, many fans assert that the bet he placed may prove futile given Ireland’s current form. Here’s what the fans had to say:
One fan claimed that ‘The Last Stylebender’ threw away his money for nothing. He said:
“Bro threw away $20,000 for nothing“
Another fan stated that the Kiwi isn’t well versed with Rugby:
Meanwhile, some fan claimed that he has lost the bet already:
Whilst, one fan wrote about how it was an easy win for the Irish:
A fan wrote about how the Irish were on a very impressive streak:
Whereas, a fan claimed that the bet was like a ‘cheaper version’ of Drake:
The emotion was shared by the rest of the fans. Some claimed that the former UFC champion was overconfident in New Zealand, while a few compared him to Canadian rapper Drake.
Drake and Adesanya have shared a good bond ever since the Kiwi joined the UFC. Over the years the Canadian millionaire has placed many bets on ‘Izzy’. What’s more, Drake and Adesanya are using the same app for betting sponsored by Stake.com, a cryptocurrency-based betting platform.
Drake backing Israel Adesanya over the years
Over the years, Drake has placed numerous bets on Israel Adesanya’s fights. While he saw success with some, he also incurred significant losses on others.
The Canadian rapper’s initial bet on ‘Izzy’ at UFC 276 earned him a ‘light’ $1 million, but his luck took a turn for the worse when he lost a $2 million wager on the Israel Adesanya vs. Alex Pereira fight at UFC 281 in November 2022.
Nonetheless, he didn’t hesitate to place a substantial bet, netting $2.7 million at UFC 287. However, since he did not stop, Drake lost an additional $500,000 when Adesanya fell to Strickland at UFC 293.
Now, the former UFC middleweight champion is following in the footsteps of the Canadian rapper, Drake. However, the outcome of his bets remains to be seen.
