Around the world, 65 million viewers tuned in live to watch the epic showdown — here’s everything to know about the fight.
It was a record-breaking boxing spectacle for the ages, and it all happened live on Netflix. For the first time ever, Netflix and Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) teamed up for a boxing mega-event headlined by Jake “El Gallo de Dorado” Paul versus The Baddest Man on the Planet, Mike Tyson. The event streamed live on Netflix on Friday Nov. 15 from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, where a total of 72,300 total attendees gathered to witness the historic fight card. At home, streaming peaked at 65 million households watching around the world, with 38 million concurrent streams in the United States.
In the main event, Jake Paul and Mike Tyson entered the ring to slug it out in a heavyweight bout for eight two-minute rounds. Tyson showed signs reminiscent of his life as a champion throughout the fight, while Paul landed clean shots in several rounds to give him the edge with the judges. In the end, Paul was declared the winner by unanimous decision.
Taylor-Serrano 2 was also a record-breaking fight. The co-main event was the most-watched professional women’s sports event in US history, with an estimated 74 million live viewers globally. Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano fought a brutal 10-round rematch for the undisputed super lightweight world championship. Serrano delivered more punches, while Taylor countered effectively. A fourth-round head collision left Serrano with a cut above her right eye. In the end, Taylor defended her title as the undisputed super lightweight champion of the world after all three judges scored the bout 95-94 in her favor.