(TheConservativeTimes.org) – As boxing legends and social media influencers clashed in a spectacle of epics, the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight had an unprecedented 60 million viewers worldwide on the edge of their seats.
Netflix streamed the highly anticipated fight, which saw Paul defeating Tyson, drawing in an astounding number that represents over 20% of its global subscribers.
The event peaked with 65 million concurrent streams, setting a new benchmark for live sports streaming. Despite this success, Netflix had its share of technical hiccups.
Viewers worldwide experienced technical issues like buffering and freezing during the live broadcast.
Such problems are not new to Netflix; the streaming giant previously encountered similar issues during the “Love Is Blind” season four reunion.
“I would pay $89.99 to not have to watch this on Netflix. The buffering is so amateur, my goodness,” commented media analyst Femi Abebefe.
The co-main event featured Amanda Serrano vs. Katie Taylor, which attracted nearly 50 million households.
The remarkable viewership numbers potentially made the event the most-watched professional women’s sporting event in U.S. history.
Together, these matches transformed a single night into a record-breaking Sports spectacle.
“The boxing mega-event dominated social media, shattered records, and even had our buffering systems on the ropes,” Netflix underscored.
Joe Hands Promotion partnered with Netflix to broadcast the fight to over 6,000 bars and restaurants in the U.S.
This significant reach marks a record for commercial distribution of a combat sports event.
On the ground, the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, hosted 72,300 fans. Tickets ranged between $58 and $1,500, while a $2 million VIP package sold out.
This event’s magnitude was similar to the legendary 2015 fight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao.
Both Paul and Tyson are set for eight-figure paydays, proving that new-age celebrity influence pays off.
As both a triumph and a learning experience, the event’s impact goes beyond boxing.
Netflix plans to expand into live sports and gain advertiser attention amid slowing subscriber growth.
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