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

Mike Tyson's fight against Jake Paul on Friday set a new record for combat sports events outside Las Vegas, generating $18.1 million in ticket sales. The event attracted over 72,300 fans at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. This fight is now the ninth-highest grossing combat sports event in U.S. history. The previous Texas record was $9 million from Canelo Alvarez's match in 2021. The event was streamed live on Netflix, marking the platform's first foray into live sports. It attracted 60 million households, highlighting the growing interest in such events.