“Izzy Curse” Strikes Again: Israel Adesanya Loses Big Bet on Ryan Garcia’s Win
Israel Adesanya, the former middleweight champion, found himself at the center of attention after losing a hefty $20,000 bet on the recent Ryan Garcia vs. Devin Haney fight. Despite rooting for Haney, Garcia’s dominant performance left Adesanya counting his losses and facing ridicule from fans on social media.
In a surprising turn of events, Garcia, the underdog in the fight, emerged victorious by dropping the super-lightweight champion Haney four times during their clash. Adesanya’s Instagram post revealed his support for Haney, a choice that ultimately cost him a significant sum of money. Fans wasted no time in mocking the former champion, labeling his misfortune as the “Izzy Curse.”
Adesanya’s loss quickly became a topic of discussion among fans, with many taking jabs at the former champion’s betting prowess and decision-making skills. Some fans even linked Adesanya’s defeat to his famous rivalry with Pereira, suggesting that his choice to bet on Garcia was akin to losing to Alex Pereira again.
Others couldn’t resist poking fun at the MMA fighter’s knowledge of boxing, questioning the wisdom of an MMA fighter dabbling in the world of boxing betting. Adesanya’s belief in manifestation, a concept he often advocates for, also came under scrutiny, with fans jokingly suggesting that his “manifesting went wrong” this time around.
Despite the jests and taunts, Adesanya maintained a light-hearted demeanor, responding to the comments with humor and wit. In one instance, he humorously requested to “hold 20” after his loss, showcasing his ability to take the banter in stride.
The term “Izzy Curse” quickly gained traction on social media, with users coining it to describe Adesanya’s apparent streak of bad luck when it comes to betting on sports events. The comments section was flooded with remarks about Adesanya’s supposed influence on the outcome of fights, with some comparing him to the rapper Drake, infamous for his alleged sports betting jinx.
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“poatan bet on Ryan Garcia, you lost to Alex again.”
Meanwhile, amidst the flurry of reactions, Ryan Garcia’s friend and former UFC champion Conor McGregor extended his congratulations to the victorious boxer. McGregor, known for his close relationship with Garcia, hailed him as the future of boxing and offered words of encouragement for his continued success.
“When a mma fighter thinks they know boxing”
He wrote, “What a fight, Yo lemme hold 20..”
“Izzy curse has been born.” Meanwhile, some other comments include, “Izzy turned into drake and haney tried to turn into Khabib once he felt Ryan’s power,” and “You gave him the game plan like you gave Jamal?”
Garcia, buoyed by his recent triumph, can now look ahead to maintaining his winning momentum in future bouts. As the dust settles on the Garcia vs. Haney showdown, Adesanya’s loss serves as a cautionary tale about the unpredictability of sports betting and the perils of underestimating the underdog.
