Streaming service Netflix reported that Friday's fight between Jake Paul and former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson was watched by 60 million viewers. The fight was so popular that many reported technical problems with the streaming service.
The fight lasted eight rounds of two minutes each. Paul won by unanimous decision of the judges. The boxing night itself took place at the stadium in Arlington, USA, where about 70,000 fans watched it live. Profits from ticket sales totaled $18 million.
Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano met in the undercard main event of the evening. According to Netflix, their fight was watched by 50 million viewers, making it the most watched women's event in professional sports history.
