Jake Paul claims he brought boxing to Netflix with record viewership
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 4:50 PM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
Jake Paul spoke about his fight with Mike Tyson, claiming it set streaming records on Netflix. He stated the event achieved an average audience of 108 million viewers globally, with 65 million concurrent streams. Despite criticism over facing a 58-year-old Tyson, Paul emphasizes the significance of the audience numbers. He highlighted that this viewership remains unmatched, though Netflix's viewership metrics lack independent audits. Following the Tyson fight, his match against Anthony Joshua also drew considerable viewership, ranking high in multiple countries. His promotion aims to hold more events on Netflix in the future.
- •Paul asserts his Tyson fight is unmatched in Netflix viewership.
- •Fight drew an average audience of 108 million viewers globally.
- •Netflix's viewership data lacks independent auditing.
- •Upcoming events planned for Netflix include MMA matches.
- •Paul continues to engage critics regarding his influence in boxing.
- 4:50 PMYahoo Sports — Jake Paul Responds to Critics: ‘I Brought Boxing to Netflix’
"Paul believes the Tyson fight’s Netflix audience will never be matched.
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