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Historic Tyson-Paul Fight Breaks Streaming and Revenue Records

Jake Paul defeats Mike Tyson in a record-breaking boxing match streamed on Netflix, drawing millions and grossing $18.1 million in Texas.

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Updated: Nov 19th, 2024, 6:45 PM ET

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Jake Paul's unanimous decision victory over Mike Tyson became the highest-grossing combat sports event in Texas history, with $18.1 million in revenue and 72,000 fans. The match also became Netflix's most-streamed sporting event, achieving 65 million concurrent streams and 108 million live viewers. The event included a co-main fight between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano, which set records for women's boxing viewership. Both Tyson and Paul reportedly earned 10-figure payouts, highlighting the significant financial success of the event as Netflix aims to expand its live sports offerings.

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