Jake Paul and Mike Tyson boxing match attracts 60 million households globally, Netflix reports

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Jake Paul and Mike Tyson's boxing match attracted an estimated 60 million households worldwide, with a peak of 65 million concurrent streams, according to Netflix. The event is part of Netflix's growing focus on live programming. In addition to the main fight, 50 million households reportedly watched the co-main event between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano, which may become the most-watched women's sporting event in U.S. history. The event generated over $18 million, setting a record for boxing gates outside Las Vegas. Despite its success, viewers experienced technical issues, including lagging and buffering during the live broadcast.


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