Did Drake just destroy Anthony Joshua’s boxing career?
“The Drake Curse” was something that was cute and comical, but could it have destroyed Anthony Joshua’s heavyweight boxing career?
Drake is a world-famous rapper and icon, but he’s gaining a nasty reputation in the sporting world as being the ultimate jinx. It appears that “The Drake Curse” has struck again, and maybe this time in the most severe way.
On Saturday, June 1, now former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua was supposed to steamroll a physically inferior substitute opponent named Andy Ruiz Jr. Instead, Ruiz jarred the foundations of reality by stopping Joshua in the seventh round of their title bout. Could Drake be the reason Joshua’s invincibility gave out on a night when he needed it most?
Several days ago, TheAggie.org ran an article detailing the history of “The Drake Curse.” Their article fully defines the curse, and the exact moment it was born:
"Although the Drake Curse snowballed into a spectacle that is as far fetched as it is precise, it began quite simply with Drake cheering on an old friend who believed and supported him before he was the sensation he is today: University of Kentucky men’s basketball Head Coach John Calipari. 10 years ago, Calipari, who was far more well-known than Drake at the time, let Drake perform during occasional Wildcat games. The two have since been constant supporters of each other, so much so that after Kentucky won a National Championship in 2012, Drake gifted the team with engraved rings. But since then, the Wildcats have yet to win another title."
Drake’s hex has stretched for over a decade and shows no signs of wearing off. There’s a long detailed history of events, but The California Aggie provides a full catalog of Drake’s negative impact on any sporting event he’s associated. Now, Drake’s evil mojo has turned to boxing.
In March, Drake took a picture with Anthony Joshua. The ironic thing is that Joshua left a message along with the photo reading, “Bout to break the curse #June1st.”
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Instead of breaking the curse, Joshua’s failing performance against Ruiz gave it new legs. Joshua’s undefeated record evaporated as he hit the canvas four times until seemingly quitting in the seventh round.
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Drake could be a great person, but sports teams and athletes might want to run for cover if he tries to include himself in their events. He’s proving to be bad for sports. Just ask Anthony Joshua.