Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Was the Most Streamed Sporting Event in History 

Around the world, over 108 million viewers tuned in live to watch the epic showdown — here’s everything to know about the fight.

It was a record-breaking boxing spectacle for the ages, and it all happened live on Netflix. For the first time ever, Netflix and Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) teamed up for a boxing mega-event headlined by Jake “El Gallo de Dorado” Paul versus The Baddest Man on the Planet, Mike Tyson. The event streamed live on Netflix on Friday Nov. 15 from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, where a total of 72,300 total attendees gathered to witness the historic fight card. At home, streaming peaked at 65 million concurrent streams watching around the world, with 38 million concurrent streams in the United States.

In the main event, Jake Paul and Mike Tyson entered the ring to slug it out in a heavyweight bout for eight two-minute rounds. Tyson showed signs reminiscent of his life as a champion throughout the fight, while Paul landed clean shots in several rounds to give him the edge with the judges. In the end, Paul was declared the winner by unanimous decision.

Taylor-Serrano 2 was also a record-breaking fight. The co-main event was the most-watched professional women’s sports event in US history, with an estimated 74 million live viewers globally. Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano fought a brutal 10-round rematch for the undisputed super lightweight world championship. Serrano delivered more punches, while Taylor countered effectively. A fourth-round head collision left Serrano with a cut above her right eye. In the end, Taylor defended her title as the undisputed super lightweight champion of the world after all three judges scored the bout 95-94 in her favor.

Read more about the main, co-main, and winners of the undercard fights below.

FIGHT CARD

JAKE PAUL vs. MIKE TYSON

KATIE TAYLOR vs. AMANDA SERRANO  

MARIO BARRIOS vs. ABEL RAMOS

NEERAJ GOYAT vs. WHINDERSSON NUNES

MAIN EVENT

The heavyweight fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson was the product of months of sweat, tears, and anticipation. Tyson is one of the most recognizable athletes across all sports and is regarded as one of the most formidable heavyweights in boxing history. Once known as a viral YouTuber, Paul has shown tremendous growth as a boxer on his path to becoming a world-class fighter. He’s rapidly emerged as a significant figure in the world of boxing entertainment and co-founded Most Valuable Promotions with business partner Nakisa Bidarian. The showdown between Paul and Tyson is over, but it was an unforgettable clash in the ring. Click “View Fighter Details” below to learn more about Paul and Tyson. 

Paul

Tyson

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heavyweight bout

A heavyweight bout is a match in combat sports between competitors who weigh above a specified limit, typically over 200 pounds in boxing.

27

58

Age

El Gallo

Iron Mike, The Baddest Man on the Planet

Nickname

Cleveland, OH

Brooklyn and Catskill, NY

HOMETOWN

11-1, 7 KOs

50-7, 44 KOs

Record

In boxing, a fighter's record is typically represented in the format "W-L-D," where: W: Wins - The total number of fights the boxer has won; L: Losses - The total number of fights the boxer has lost; D: Draws - The total number of fights that ended in a draw. Additionally, records may also include details like knockouts (KOs), which indicate how many of their wins were achieved by stopping their opponents. For example: If a boxer has a record of 30-5-2, 10 KOs, it means they have won 30 fights, lost 5, had 2 draws, and achieved 10 of their 30 wins by knockout.

orthodox

orthodox

Stance

In boxing, stance refers to the way a boxer positions their body before and during a fight. Orthodox is the most common stance, typically used by right-handed boxers. Southpaw is used by left-handed boxers. A boxer’s stance affects their balance, reach, and ability to throw punches while defending themselves against opponents.

76”

71”

Reach

In boxing, "reach" refers to the distance from a boxer's shoulder to the end of their fist when their arm is fully extended.

6’1”

5’10”

Height

227.2 LBS

228.4 LBS

Weight

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THE RULES

The sanctioned fight was approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and consisted of eight two-minute rounds (instead of the usual three-minute rounds). Both boxers wore 14-ounce gloves, heavier than the standard gloves.

CO-MAIN EVENT

It was a rematch years in the making: Undisputed super lightweight champion Katie Taylor stepped back into the ring against unified featherweight champion Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano. In a spectacular 2022 bout, pound-for-pound stars Taylor and Serrano made history as the first-ever female fighters to headline Madison Square Garden, which was sold out. The bout ended in a narrow split decision in favor of Taylor, and both fighters earned honors for Sports Illustrated’s Fight of the Year and The Ring’s Event of the Year for 2022.

Click “View Fighter Details” below to learn more about Taylor and Serrano.

Taylor

Serrano 2

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Undisputed Super Lightweight Bout

A super lightweight bout in boxing is a match between fighters who weigh up to 140 pounds. These bouts are also sometimes referred to as junior welterweight.

38

36

Age

The Bray Bomber

The Real Deal

Nickname

Ireland

Puerto Rico

COUNTRY

24-1, 6 KOs

47-3-1, 31 KOs

Record

In boxing, a fighter's record is typically represented in the format "W-L-D," where: W: Wins - The total number of fights the boxer has won; L: Losses - The total number of fights the boxer has lost; D: Draws - The total number of fights that ended in a draw. Additionally, records may also include details like knockouts (KOs), which indicate how many of their wins were achieved by stopping their opponents. For example: If a boxer has a record of 30-5-2, 10 KOs, it means they have won 30 fights, lost 5, had 2 draws, and achieved 10 of their 30 wins by knockout.

orthodox

Southpaw

Stance

In boxing, stance refers to the way a boxer positions their body before and during a fight. Orthodox is the most common stance, typically used by right-handed boxers. Southpaw is used by left-handed boxers. A boxer’s stance affects their balance, reach, and ability to throw punches while defending themselves against opponents.

66”

65.5”

Reach

In boxing, "reach" refers to the distance from a boxer's shoulder to the end of their fist when their arm is fully extended.

5’5”

5’5”

Height

137.4 LBS

137.4 LBS

Weight

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THE RULES

Taylor-Serrano 2 was contested under traditional women’s boxing rules of two-minute rounds and 10 rounds overall.

UNDERCARDS

In an electrifying WBC Welterweight Championship bout, reigning champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios maintained his title against Abel Ramos by way of a split draw after 12 full rounds. The pair threw a combined 1,500 punches during the bout.  

Barrios is a rising star in the world of boxing, known for his fierce fighting style and deep connection to his Mexican heritage. He captured his first world title in 2019, defeating Batyr Akhmedov, and later moved up to welterweight, where he faced top contenders, including a memorable bout against Gervonta “Tank” Davis in 2021. After securing a dominant victory over Fabian Andres Maidana in his last outing as the co-main event of Canelo vs. Munguia, he returned to the ring to face Ramos. “Abel Ramos is a tough Mexican fighter, just like me,” Barrios told Netflix ahead of Nov. 15. “Don’t miss this fight — it’s going to be war, puro San Antonio!”

Ramos is a relentless welterweight contender from Casa Grande, Arizona, known for his thrilling battles and relentless determination in the ring. He began his amateur career at 13 and transitioned to the professional ranks in 2011, quickly building a reputation by taking on formidable opponents like Ivan Baranchyk and Regis Prograis. This was Ramos’ second world title opportunity. “I’m very excited to be fighting for the WBC title, and I’m looking forward to a great fight against Mario Barrios,” Ramos told Netflix. “He’s a warrior just like me.”

Barrios

Ramos

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WBC Welterweight Bout

A welterweight bout in boxing is a match between fighters who weigh between 140 and 147 pounds. The word welterweight is believed to have originated from the term welter, which means to roll or toss about in a turbulent manner. This reflects the dynamic and fast-paced nature of the fights in this weight class.

29

33

Age

USA

USA

Country

29-2-1, 18 KOs

28-6-3, 22 KOs

Record

In boxing, a fighter's record is typically represented in the format "W-L-D," where: W: Wins - The total number of fights the boxer has won; L: Losses - The total number of fights the boxer has lost; D: Draws - The total number of fights that ended in a draw. Additionally, records may also include details like knockouts (KOs), which indicate how many of their wins were achieved by stopping their opponents. For example: If a boxer has a record of 30-5-2, 10 KOs, it means they have won 30 fights, lost 5, had 2 draws, and achieved 10 of their 30 wins by knockout.

Orthodox

Orthodox

Stance

In boxing, stance refers to the way a boxer positions their body before and during a fight. Orthodox is the most common stance, typically used by right-handed boxers. Southpaw is used by left-handed boxers. A boxer’s stance affects their balance, reach, and ability to throw punches while defending themselves against opponents.

71”

69”

Reach

In boxing, "reach" refers to the distance from a boxer's shoulder to the end of their fist when their arm is fully extended.

6’

5’9”

Height

146.8 LBS

146.4 LBS

Weight

Also on the card for the boxing mega-event were Neeraj Goyat, India’s No. 1 boxer and MVP’s first international signee, and Brazil’s multitalented superstar Whindersson Nunes. Goyat made his MVP debut against Nunes in a professional six-round super middleweight bout. Goyat won the bout by unanimous decision and a comprehensive 60-54 margin with 481 punches thrown, 171 landed.

Goyat began his amateur boxing career in 2006 and quickly began his rise to the top. He won the WBC Asia title in 2015, 2016, and 2017 and was the first Indian boxer ever to make the WBC World Rankings. “I couldn’t be more excited to make my MVP debut on what promises to be the biggest boxing event in history,” Goyat told Netflix. 

Nunes is a Brazilian icon and social media superstar, with a massive following online. Known for his charismatic presence both inside and outside the ring, Nunes has faced notable opponents, including his 2022 bout against legendary world champion Acelino “Popó” Freitas, which went the distance over eight rounds and resulted in a draw for the fighters. “I grew up watching big names in boxing, so having the opportunity to be part of this card and challenge myself in this sport is an honor,” Nunes said.

Goyat

Nunes

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Super Middleweight Bout

A super middleweight bout is a match in combat sports between competitors who typically weigh up to 168 pounds.

32

29

Age

India

Brazil

Country

19-4-2, 8 KOs

2-3-1, 1KO

Record

In boxing, a fighter's record is typically represented in the format "W-L-D," where: W: Wins - The total number of fights the boxer has won; L: Losses - The total number of fights the boxer has lost; D: Draws - The total number of fights that ended in a draw. Additionally, records may also include details like knockouts (KOs), which indicate how many of their wins were achieved by stopping their opponents. For example: If a boxer has a record of 30-5-2, 10 KOs, it means they have won 30 fights, lost 5, had 2 draws, and achieved 10 of their 30 wins by knockout.

orthodox

orthodox

Stance

In boxing, stance refers to the way a boxer positions their body before and during a fight. Orthodox is the most common stance, typically used by right-handed boxers. Southpaw is used by left-handed boxers. A boxer’s stance affects their balance, reach, and ability to throw punches while defending themselves against opponents.

67”

69”

Reach

In boxing, "reach" refers to the distance from a boxer's shoulder to the end of their fist when their arm is fully extended.

5’7”

5’9”

Height

162 LBS

164 LBS

Weight

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