Netflix announced that 60 million households worldwide tuned in to watch the highly anticipated boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson, with the event reaching a peak of 65 million streams. The showdown, streamed live on Netflix, marked another milestone for the platform as it ventured into live sports broadcasting.
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The fight saw 27-year-old social media influencer-turned-boxer Jake Paul go head-to-head with 58-year-old former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson. In a thrilling battle, Paul emerged victorious, further solidifying his position as a legitimate competitor in the boxing world.
In addition to the main event, nearly 50 million households tuned in to watch the co-main event, which featured Ireland’s lightweight champion Katie Taylor facing Puerto Rico’s featherweight champion Amanda Serrano. Netflix noted that this matchup is on track to become the most-watched professional women’s sporting event in U.S. history, highlighting its significance for women’s sports.
Despite the overwhelming success, the live-stream wasn’t without its challenges. Over 90,000 viewers reported issues during the peak of the event, according to outage tracking platform Downdetector. The outage, which primarily affected users in the United States, lasted approximately six hours before Netflix restored service.
While the technical hiccups briefly interrupted the broadcast, the record-breaking viewership numbers underscore the growing appetite for live sports on streaming platforms, positioning Netflix as a serious player in this space.
