Jake Paul and Mike Tyson fight draws 60 million households on Netflix

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Netflix's livestream of the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight attracted 60 million households, peaking at 65 million concurrent streams. Nearly 50 million homes also watched the co-main event featuring Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano. The event set a record for commercial distribution, reaching over 6,000 bars and restaurants in the U.S. It generated $18 million in ticket sales, surpassing the previous Texas record for combat sports. Despite the high viewership, many users reported buffering and sound issues during the livestream. The fight took place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with 72,300 attendees.


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