In a surprise move, mixed martial arts (MMA) sensation Israel Adesanya, aka the “Last Stylebender,” has placed a significant $10,000 wager on fellow Nigerian Anthony Joshua to emerge victorious in his upcoming heavyweight bout against Daniel Dubois. The high-stakes bet sees Adesanya putting his money where his mouth is, backing Joshua to win by knockout in rounds 10 to 12.
The highly anticipated showdown is set to take place at London’s iconic Wembley Stadium, with Joshua looking to add another chapter to his illustrious career by becoming a three-time world heavyweight champion. Meanwhile, Dubois will put his IBF heavyweight title on the line in a bid to claim the coveted belt.
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Joshua’s impressive record boasts a notable knockout win over Francis Ngannou in his last outing, while Dubois earned a technical knockout (TKO) victory over Filip Hrgovic to claim the vacant interim heavyweight championship. The winner of the fight will also earn a spot to challenge the winner of the upcoming rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury.
In related news, Canadian rapper Drake has suffered a significant loss after betting $400,000 on Adesanya to win his last fight against Dricus Du Plessis. The outcome of this latest bout will undoubtedly have far-reaching implications for both fighters, as they look to solidify their positions in the heavyweight division.
The level of confidence exhibited by Adesanya’s $10,000 bet on Joshua’s victory is unprecedented, and it will be interesting to see if he will be celebrating or commiserating come fight night.
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