Jake Paul proved victorious in opposition to Mike Tyson on Friday night time in Netflix and Most Useful Promotions‘ (MVP) heavyweight boxing mega-event, streaming dwell globally on the platform.
The ‘Downside Baby’ maintained a constant lead in opposition to ‘Iron Mike’ on the Dallas Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium, touchdown 78 hits in opposition to Tyson’s 18 through the eight two-minute rounds. Paul threw 278 (28%) punches in opposition to Tyson’s 97 (18%).
Friday’s match between Tyson and Paul, which was prefaced by Katie Taylor Vs. Amanda Serrano 2, was the largest boxing gate exterior of Las Vegas in US historical past, surpassing $17.8 million. Greater than 70,000 had been in attendance on the match.
“Breaking information like that is precisely what MVP was constructed to do—deliver the largest, most electrifying occasions to followers worldwide,” mentioned MVP co-founder Nakisa Bidarian. “Jake Paul, Amanda Serrano and MVP are redefining what’s potential in fight sports activities, and we’re thrilled to companion with Netflix to make historical past at AT&T Stadium. That is just the start for MVP as we proceed to boost the bar in delivering unforgettable moments within the ring. Congratulations to Jake Paul, Mike Tyson, Katie Taylor, Amanda Serrano and the remainder of this wonderful card. Each athlete deserves recognition for this historic night time. We’re additionally proud to have over 2,000 servicemen and girls at Paul vs. Tyson tonight and are honored to offer again to our service members by guaranteeing their presence at this historic occasion.”
Current within the viewers had been Gov. Greg Abbott, Charlize Theron, Joe Jonas, Joe Manganiello, Shaquille O’Neal, Sugar Ray Leonard, Rob Gronkowski, Simu Liu, Hasan Minhaj, Tori Kelly, Rosie Perez, Josh Duhamel, Jackie Tohn, Jason Oppenheim, Ryan Serhant, Jay Shetty, Cedric the Entertainer, Mike Epps, Jeff Ross, Amber Rose and Cobra Kai‘s Ralph Macchio and William Zabka.
Jake Paul and Mike Tyson battle through the heavyweight boxing occasion on Nov. 15, 2024 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (Timothy A. Clary/AFP by way of Getty Photographs)
Netflix introduced the battle in March. Initially scheduled for July 20, the occasion was postponed when Tyson suffered an ulcer flare-up in Could. Because the pair educated, Netflix aired the three-part docuseries Countdown: Paul Vs. Tyson this month.
At 58, Tyson has 50 wins and 6 losses, with 44 wins by knockout. Reigning because the undisputed heavyweight world champion from 1987 to 1990, Friday marked Tyson’s first skilled battle since his 2020 match in opposition to Roy Jones Jr., which was declared a draw.
Following his early years as a YouTube and Vine content material creator, who additionally appeared on the Disney Channel, 27-year-old Paul made his boxing debut in 2018. With 10 wins and one loss, together with seven wins by knockout, Paul has damaged gate information at each enviornment in his profession.
