ShareShaun Deeb has agreed a $1,000,000 bet with Bill Perkins to reach 17% body fat percentage within the next 14 months. Deeb, a five-time World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet winner, has bet $100,000 at 10:1 that he can reach a body fat percentage of 17% by the start of the 2024 WSOP.
Bill Perkins Making More Prop Bets
Bill Perkins is known for his prop bets that aim to encourage his friends to become healthier. In a recent similar bet with Doug Polk, Perkins narrowly won after Polk wagered $200,000 that he could lose 50% of his body fat within a year. Although he lost the bet, Polk became healthier in the process and still considered the challenge a big win.
Deeb, who has struggled with his weight in the past, must reach 17% body fat by May 30, 2024, or lose the bet. Deeb has started his fitness journey by scheduling his first DEXA scan, which will give him an idea of where he stands in terms of body fat percentage. Many poker fans are rooting for Deeb and believe he can reach his goal.
The outcome of this bet remains to be seen, but it is clear that Deeb has a difficult task ahead of him. However, as a successful professional gambler, Deeb should not be underestimated. The technicalities of winning this bet stand in Deeb’s favour, but the question is: can he withstand the 14-month psychological struggle?
No Time to Waste
Deeb wasted no time getting started on his fitness journey. Within 20 minutes of Perkins agreeing to the terms of the bet, Deeb had hired a personal trainer and was already on the treadmill. His dedication to this challenge is clearly high right now as he has already shed 10-12 pounds in just a couple of weeks.
To make the challenge more fun and engaging, Deeb has invited his fans to join in. He has created a YouTube channel called MillionDollarDeeb, where he will post content related to his poker career and this fitness challenge. He has also created a Discord group where he will share diet plans and training advice to help others achieve their fitness goals.
As a side challenge, Deeb is dreaming of a total of 1,000,000 pounds lost alongside him on his fitness journey. This is an excellent opportunity for those who have been considering starting their fitness journey to challenge themselves alongside one of the game’s all-time greats.
