Netflix reports record viewership for Tyson vs. Paul boxing match despite technical issues

Netflix reported record viewership for the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul boxing match, with 60 million households tuning in and a peak of 65 million concurrent streams. The co-main event featuring Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano also set a record for women's sports viewership. Despite the high numbers, many viewers faced technical issues, including buffering and login problems. This was Netflix's first live sports event, and the experience was marred by connectivity challenges and excessive commentary from non-experts. The event, held at AT&T Stadium in Texas, generated $18 million in ticket sales, the highest outside Las Vegas. Over 72,000 fans attended, and the #PaulTyson hashtag trended globally, highlighting the event's visibility despite the technical difficulties.