Texas Sized Stats From The Mike Tyson Fight

Leave it to Texas to turn Netflix’s first live boxing card into a jaw-dropping spectacle. Hosted at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington—a venue where even the parking spots feel like luxury suites—this epic night of fists, fury, and fame didn’t just break records; it sent them flying out of the ring. In between all the buffering, of course.

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The event, headlined by Jake Paul’s unanimous but super boring victory over the legendary Mike Tyson, had everything: drama, star power, a script, and a whopping 65 million views. That’s right—this wasn’t just a boxing match; it was a global event, with households worldwide tuning in to watch Paul face off against Tyson, who returned to professional boxing after a 19-year hiatus. Let’s just say, the 31-year age gap between the two fighters gave Paul an upper hand, but the crowd was there for every punch, jab, and shuffle. Well kind of, we were there whenever the loading stopped and we could actually see what was happening on screen.

The stats? Oh, they’re Texas-sized. Over 72,000 fans packed the stadium, while millions tuned in from their couches. Two particularly fancy fans shelled out $2 million for elevated ringside seats—because nothing says “I love boxing” like having your own personal screen and locker-room tour. (Don’t worry, their $2 million package included a luxury hotel stay—because priorities.)

And while Tyson’s return was the main draw, Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano made history of their own, with 50 million viewers catching Taylor’s controversial victory in what’s likely the most-watched women’s sports event in U.S. history.

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Texas didn’t just host a fight; it hosted a movement. From record-setting attendance to Netflix’s streaming dominance, Arlington turned a boxing card into an unforgettable cultural milestone. And if anyone knows how to pull off a showstopper, it’s the Lone Star State. As they say in Texas: go big or go home—preferably in a $2 million seat.