Netflix Breaks Records with Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Boxing Match Viewer Numbers
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**Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Boxing Match Sets Viewership Record for Netflix**
Friday night saw Netflix achieve a significant milestone as 60 million households worldwide tuned in to watch the live boxing event featuring Jake Paul and Mike Tyson. The streaming giant announced on Saturday that the match had set a new live viewership record for the platform.
In addition to the main event, nearly 50 million viewers watched the co-main event, which pitted Amanda Serrano against Katie Taylor. The electric atmosphere at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, was amplified by the presence of celebrities like Evander Holyfield, Shaquille O'Neal, Sugar Ray Leonard, Jerry Jones, Charlize Theron, and Ralph Macchio.
Netflix noted that the gate revenue for the Paul vs. Tyson event reached an impressive $18 million, surpassing the previous Texas gate record for combat sports. The record was previously held by Canelo Álvarez with $9 million. The event attracted 72,300 attendees, further emphasizing its widespread appeal.
Friday's matches concluded with victories for Jake Paul over Mike Tyson and Katie Taylor over Amanda Serrano. These headline bouts not only entertained millions but also marked Netflix's first foray into live boxing, a departure from its usual lineup of live comedy shows, award ceremonies, and other special events.
This major success comes on the heels of Netflix reporting strong third-quarter financial results last month, with a revenue of $9.825 billion, up 15% year-over-year. The streaming platform continues to expand its subscriber base, boasting over 282 million global paid subscribers.
While Netflix's shares closed Friday's trading session down 1.57%, ending at $823.96, the stock has seen a significant rise, climbing approximately 76% year-to-date according to Benzinga Pro data. This successful live sports event could potentially enhance Netflix's future subscriber growth and revenue streams.