Jake Paul and Mike Tyson boxing match becomes most streamed sporting event with 108 million viewers

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Mike Tyson and Jake Paul's boxing match on Netflix attracted 108 million viewers globally, making it the most streamed sporting event ever, according to Netflix. The event peaked at 65 million concurrent streams. Previously, Netflix reported 60 million households watched the fight. The co-main event, featuring Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano, averaged 74 million live viewers, becoming the most-watched women's sports event in U.S. history. Despite its success, the event faced technical issues, with users experiencing lag and buffering. This follows similar problems with past Netflix live events.


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