Jake Paul and Mike Tyson set for Netflix's biggest live sports event

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Jake Paul and Mike Tyson will face off in a boxing match on Friday, marking Netflix's largest live sports event to date. The fight will stream globally for Netflix's 280 million subscribers at no extra cost, after being postponed due to Tyson's health issues. This event is part of Netflix's strategy to expand into live sports, with upcoming partnerships involving the NFL and WWE. The company aims to attract new subscribers and enhance its sports entertainment offerings, following successful past events like the Netflix Cup. Analysts predict the fight could become one of the most-watched boxing matches ever, leveraging Netflix's extensive subscriber base. Netflix is preparing for future live sports events, including WWE programming starting in January.


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