Over 108 Million Viewers Tuned in for the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Fight

This is a milestone that might remain unbroken for a long time. With nearly 70,000 attendees at Cowboys Stadium and over 108 million global viewers, the showdown between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson has become one of the most groundbreaking sporting events of 2024. Notably, the event was not broadcast via pay-per-view (PPV) but through an unprecedented partnership between Paul’s promotion company, Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), and Netflix, the streaming giant boasting over 200 million subscribers worldwide. This collaboration ensured an unparalleled audience reach for the event held on November 15.

A Comparison with WWE on Netflix

The success of this event marked a turning point in streaming major sports events. WWE also partnered with Netflix to launch its weekly show, ‘Monday Night RAW’, but the results didn’t quite match the same level of success. According to the entertainment channel ‘The Bread Batch’, a promotional poster compared the viewership stats for the two Netflix events. ‘Monday Night RAW’ garnered 4.9 million viewers, while the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson event boasted a staggering 125 million views.

An Instagram post from ‘The Bread Batch’ captioned:
“The Netflix debut of RAW had 4.9 million global views compared to 125 million for Paul vs. Tyson.”

Monday Night RAW: A New Milestone for WWE

The ‘Monday Night RAW’ episode on January 6, held at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, featured legendary appearances by The Rock, The Undertaker, and Hulk Hogan. Key matches from the event included:

CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins in the main event.
Roman Reigns defeated Solo Sikoa in a ‘Tribal Combat’ match.
Rhea Ripley retained her women’s championship against Liv Morgan.
Jey Uso secured a win over Drew McIntyre via pinfall.

This episode marked a significant shift in WWE’s strategy as they transitioned from traditional cable television to OTT streaming platforms like Netflix. Moreover, it heralded an emotional chapter in WWE’s history with the farewell tour of John Cena.

However, not everyone welcomed the comparison between the two events. One Instagram user sarcastically commented:
“Comparing a weekly episodic show to a once-in-a-lifetime mega-event? That’s not fair.”

RAW’s Impressive Stats on Netflix

Despite the contentious comparisons, WWE RAW’s debut on Netflix still achieved impressive numbers. The January 6 episode attracted 2.6 million viewers in the United States alone, a 116% increase compared to WWE RAW’s 2024 U.S. average of 1.2 million households. It marked the first time RAW surpassed 4 million viewers since January 2018 and became the most-watched episode since March 2015.

Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson: Breaking Records

Meanwhile, the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson event shattered multiple records in the history of combat sports:

The highest gate revenue for an MMA/boxing event held outside Las Vegas.
An average ticket price of $304, with total gate revenue exceeding $18 million.

This event not only showcased the massive drawing power of Jake Paul but also set a precedent for how major sporting events could be organized and broadcast in the future.

Over 108 Million Viewers Tuned in for the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Fight