Did Drake bet against Jake Paul?

Drake has become one of the world's most famous sports gamblers, but his most recent bet is one he'd like to forget. The Grammy-winning rap star wagered $400,000 on Jake Paul knocking out Tommy Fury

Tommy Fury

Tommy Fury (born 7 May 1999) is an English professional boxer and reality television personality. He took time off from his boxing career in 2019 to star in the fifth series of the ITV2 dating reality television show Love Island. Along with partner Molly-Mae Hague the couple finished as runners-up of the series.

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in their highly-anticipated bout in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, but Paul suffered his first career loss via split decision

split decision

A split decision (SD) is a winning criterion in boxing, most commonly in full-contact combat sports, in which two of the three judges score one particular competitor as the winner, while the third judge scores for the other competitor. A split decision is different from a majority decision.

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How much did Drake lose Jake Paul?

Pop star Drake has once again lost money when betting on a celebrity sporting event after he backed Jake Paul to beat Tommy Fury. Drake put 335,000 pounds on Paul to beat the English 23-year-old but it was not to be as he lost on a split decision after eight rounds.

How much did Drake make from the fight?

Rapper Drake won $1.7million from his $500,000 bet as Jon Jones choked out Ciryl Gane to win the UFC heavyweight title in Las Vegas. Jones, 35, was making heavyweight debut against Gane in the main event of UFC 285 in Las Vegas with the division's undisputed title on the line.

How much did Tommy Fury get for the fight?

How much did Tommy Fury get for the fight? Sports Zion reports that Fury was paid $2 million as a base salary and he would earn 35% of the profits taken from Pay Per View streams of the fight.

Who won the Jake Paul Fury fight?

Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury, billed as The Truth, was a professional boxing match contested between Jake Paul and Tommy Fury. The bout took place on 26 February 2023 in the Diriyah Arena, Diriyah, Saudi Arabia. Fury won by split decision. The fight sold 800,000 PPV buys.

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Who did Paul lose to?

On January 27, 2023, it was announced that Jake Paul would face Tommy Fury on February 26 in Saudi Arabia. On the night of the fight, Paul lost via split decision, despite knocking Fury down in the 8th round. One judge scored it 75–74 to Paul, while the other two judges had it 76–73 to Fury.

What does winner by split decision mean?

A split decision in boxing is when two of the three judges score one particular fighter as the winner while the third judge scores in favour of the other competitor. This commonly leads to the loser requesting a rematch having felt as if there is not enough unanimity in the final decision.

How much did Jake Paul make in fight against fury?

Jake Paul has revealed that he earned $30 million (£25 million) by fighting Tommy Fury despite suffering the first defeat of his boxing career.

How much is Jake Paul making from Tommy Fury?

Per Sports Zion, Paul's fight purse will be $3.2m, but he will also take home 65 per cent of the pay-per-view money, taking his overall prize money to $8.6m – including sponsorships. Meanwhile, Fury is reportedly set to receive a $2m purse and 35 per cent of the PPV share, meaning he is due to take home $4.5m.

How much did Jake offer to Tommy Fury?

Jake Paul offered Tommy Fury a 'double or nothing' deal at their press conference on Thursday. He suggested he would pay Fury double if he won their eight-round bout on Sunday. But if Fury loses, he would get nothing. Fury rose and shook on it before the two were separated in a minor fracas.

Who made the most money in one fight?

Biggest boxing fight paychecks worldwide 2022

As of May 2022, Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s paycheck from his fight against Conor McGregor was the largest in boxing history, totaling 275 million U.S. dollars.

What fight made the most money?

Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Conor McGregor, billed as The Money Fight and The Biggest Fight in Combat Sports History, was a professional boxing match between undefeated eleven-time five-division boxing world champion Floyd Mayweather Jr.

How much did Drake bet on Jon Jones fight?

The rap star bet £207,730 ($250,000) on the former two-time light-heavyweight champion to win by knockout and £207,730 ($250,000) for him to win by submission.

What boxer lost to Jake Paul?

After years of trash talk leading up to the fight, influencer-turned-boxer Jake Paul just lost his first match against boxer-turned-influencer Tommy Fury. What's truly surprising is how well Paul is handling it. “Don't judge me by my wins, judge me by my losses,” Paul tweeted after the match in Saudi Arabia on Sunday.

How rich is Jake Paul right now?

Jake Paul's net worth is an estimated hundred million dollars.

How is Jake Paul so rich?

After winning major prize money from fights last year (around $40 million dollars) and including his YouTube brand deals, merch sales, and investments (which total around $60 million), Jake shared in an interview with Fox Business that his net worth is around $100 million dollars right now.

How much is the Jake Paul fight worth?

The Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury purse is reportedly $8.6 million. Paul will take $3.2 million from the fight and will take 65% of the pay-per-view-money.

How much did Jake Paul get paid for his last fight?

Jake Paul-Tommy Fury Purse Payout Overview

UPDATE 2/27: Jake Paul claims to have made $30 million from the fight.

How much is the Paul vs Woodley PPV?

Showtime PPV: $59.99

The Paul vs. Woodley fight card can be purchased through Showtime for $59.99.

Did Jake Paul win $30 million?

Jake Paul may have suffered the first loss of his professional boxing career to Tommy Fury on Sunday, but he certainly didn't walk away empty-handed. The YouTube star-turned-boxer announced on his podcast BS With Jake Paul on Wednesday that he earned $30 million for the fight.

Who won out of Jake and Tommy?

Tommy Fury prevailed in a close eight-rounder as he beat Jake Paul on a split decision in Saudi Arabia.

Did Fury lose to Jake Paul?

Fury wins split decision over Paul

After eight rounds, Fury is a split decision winner with scores of 76-73 x 2 in his favour with another judge going 75-74 for Paul.

Why do they hug in boxing?

So, while it might look like a hug from the outside, the clinch is actually a tactical maneuver, one that is typically used for three reasons: To break up an opponent's offensive rhythm. To give you time to clear your head after you've been stunned. To rest when you're desperately waiting for the bell to ring.

What is unanimous vs majority vs split?

A unanimous decision is when all three judges score a fight for one side. A majority decision is one in which two judges score a fight for one side, and the third judge scores it a draw. A split decision is when two judges score a fight for one side, and a third judge scores it for the other side.

Is a majority draw a win?

In a majority draw, two of the three judges agree that neither fighter won (i.e. tied scorecards), while the third judge indicates one fighter being the winner on his/her scorecard.