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

Jake Paul defeated Mike Tyson by unanimous decision in a fight that generated $18.1 million, making it the highest-grossing combat sports event in Texas history. The event took place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, attracting around 72,000 fans. This new record surpasses the previous high of $9 million set by Canelo Alvarez's fight against Billy Joe Saunders in 2021. The Paul-Tyson match was part of a co-main event that included a controversial fight between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano. The event also saw significant betting activity, with three times the usual bets placed. Netflix reported a peak of 65 million viewers for its first live sports event, highlighting the fight's popularity.