Netflix entered combat sports one year ago with a controversial bout.
On November 15, 2024 the global streaming platform held its first live boxing match. They chose a controversial matchup as a kickoff.
Jake Paul beat Mike Tyson on Netflix, with the former Disney star having his hand raised over an opponent two decades older than him at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
The age gap between the YouTuber-turned-boxer and the ex-heavyweight world champion caused plenty of backlash in the lead-up to the fight. But that did stop 59.666 people from purchasing tickets and 60. million households from watching the live broadcast.
Most were left disappointed, however, after fears over Tyson’s physical condition became a reality as he struggled to put on much of a fight against ‘The Problem Child’.
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