Jake Paul and Mike Tyson fight draws over 65 million live viewers

The fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul attracted over 65 million live viewers, marking it as one of the largest sporting events in history. This high viewership caused significant issues for Netflix's livestreaming service. Despite multiple delays, including serious health concerns for Tyson, fans eagerly awaited the matchup. Netflix confirmed the peak viewership exceeded 60 million, comparable to Super Bowl numbers but far below the 1.5 billion viewers for the 2022 World Cup. Viewers expressed disappointment in Tyson's performance, as he struggled against Paul. Following the fight, Tyson hinted at a possible future match with Logan Paul, while Jake Paul praised Tyson as an inspiration.