Jake Paul and Mike Tyson set record $18.1 million gate in Texas fight

Jake Paul's fight against Mike Tyson at AT&T Stadium in Texas set a record with an $18.1 million gate, the highest for any boxing or MMA event outside Las Vegas. Over 72,300 fans attended the event. The fight, which included a co-main event featuring Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano, surpassed the previous Texas record of $9 million set by Canelo Alvarez in 2021. It is now the ninth-highest combat sports gate in U.S. history. The event was also a success on Netflix, attracting 60 million households despite streaming issues. Following this, Netflix announced upcoming events, including a halftime performance by Beyoncé during an NFL game on December 25.