Jake Paul defeats Mike Tyson in record-breaking $18.1 million fight in Texas

Jake Paul’s victory over Mike Tyson has set a new record as the highest-grossing combat sports event in Texas, generating $18.1 million. This surpasses the previous record of $9 million from the Canelo Alvarez vs. Billy Joe Saunders fight in 2021. The event, held at AT&T Stadium, attracted around 72,000 fans. Paul won the match by unanimous decision, dominating the scorecards against the 58-year-old Tyson. This fight marked Paul’s 11th win in 12 professional bouts. The event also saw significant betting activity, with three times the usual bets placed. Netflix reported a peak of 65 million viewers, marking its first foray into live sports.