Jake Paul Wins Netflix Fight Against Mike Tyson
deadline.comJake Paul proved victorious against Mike Tyson on Friday night in Netflix and Most Valuable Promotions‘ (MVP) heavyweight boxing mega-event, streaming live globally on the platform.
The ‘Problem Child’ maintained a consistent lead against ‘Iron Mike’ at the Dallas Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium, landing 78 hits against Tyson’s 18 during the eight two-minute rounds.
Paul threw 278 (28%) punches against Tyson’s 97 (18%). Friday’s match between Tyson and Paul, which was prefaced by Katie Taylor Vs.
Amanda Serrano 2, was the biggest boxing gate outside of Las Vegas in US history, surpassing $17.8 million. More than 70,000 were in attendance at the match. “Breaking records like this is exactly what MVP was built to do—bring the biggest, most electrifying events to fans worldwide,” said MVP co-founder Nakisa Bidarian. “Jake Paul, Amanda Serrano and MVP are redefining what’s possible in combat sports, and we’re thrilled to partner with Netflix to make history at AT&T Stadium.
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