Netflix's boxing debut attracts 60 million viewers for Tyson vs. Paul fight

Netflix's first live-streamed boxing event drew 60 million households for the fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson. Paul, 27, won by unanimous decision against the 58-year-old Tyson. The co-main event, featuring Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano, attracted nearly 50 million households, marking a record for women's sports in the U.S. Taylor won by unanimous decision in a controversial match. Despite the high viewership, Netflix faced buffering issues during the event. The platform plans to broadcast NFL games on Christmas Day and WWE's Monday Night Raw starting in January 2025.