Boxing Brawl: Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Scores Big on Streaming

The heavyweight fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson was a massive hit online, with Netflix reporting that around 60 million households tuned in. The peak viewership reached 65 million at one point. This is big news for live streaming events. While the exact numbers aren't out yet, Netflix says the fight could be the most-watched women's sporting event in U. S. history, with 50 million households watching the co-main event between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano. Jake Paul, 27, won the fight against Mike Tyson, 58, in a unanimous decision after eight rounds. This event broke records, becoming the biggest boxing gate outside of Las Vegas in U. S. history. The gate for Paul vs. Tyson exceeded $18 million, doubling the previous Texas record set by Canelo Álvarez. The event faced technical issues, though. Many viewers complained about lagging and buffering problems, similar to past live events on Netflix. Despite these hiccups, the fight was a significant milestone for Netflix's push into live events, following other events like stand-up specials and sports tournaments.