Netflix is maximizing the potential viewership for Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul. Friday's boxing event could be viewed by hundreds of millions of people because Netflix is offering it to subscribers at no additional cost.
Unlike most boxing and mixed martial arts pay-per-views, Tyson vs. Paul will not broadcast on pay-per-view. The card will stream exclusively on Netflix worldwide.
"Well, the people speak for themselves. I don't even have to ask them. [This is the] biggest live gate in US boxing history outside of Las Vegas. Numbers don't lie," Paul said at the final press conference. "People want to see this and that's an amazing accomplishment. Credit to Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano and Mike and everyone on the card as well. [...] We all did this together, and this is a statement that we had the biggest live gate outside of Vegas in US boxing history."
The undercard also features some tremendous action for hardcore boxing fans. A rematch of arguably the best women's fight in the modern era is set for the co-main event when Katie Taylor looks to defend her undisputed junior welterweight title against Amanda Serrano. The pair were the first women's fight to main event at Madison Square Garden in 2022 when Taylor earned a split decision to retain the undisputed lightweight titles. After moving up in weight, Taylor claimed the undisputed crown once more.
CBS Sports will also have live coverage of the fight with round-by-round scoring and blow-by-blow updates to keep you up to date throughout the night.
Plus, one of the top young champions in the sport is back in action when WBC welterweight king Mario Barrios returns to take on veteran Abel Ramos. Barrios earned the title in a stunning thumping of former unified champion Yordenis Ugas in September 2023. He has since made one defense of the crown in a decision over Fabian Maidana in May.
Tyson added a bit to the fiery nature on Thursday when he slapped Paul across the face in their final staredown. Upon further inspection, Tyson's actions may have been justified in some ways as Paul stepped on Tyson's toes with shoes on while Tyson was just wearing socks. The two were immediately separated before things got any worse. The good news is they will be able to settle their differences in the ring once that opening bell rings on Friday.
A Netflix subscription is the only requirement to stream the event, meaning existing subscribers can watch Tyson vs. Paul without paying extra. New subscribers can pay as little as $6.99 for a month's subscription, a fraction of what major combat sports PPVs generally cost. For example, it's not unusual for a significant boxing PPV to cost between $49.99 and $74.99.
Friday's event marks Netflix's first foray into live professional boxing. The streaming giant will also begin airing WWE Raw in January as more sports organizations shift from traditional media to streaming services.
Continue reading for more information on how to watch Tyson vs. Paul, plus additional information about the main cad.
Where to watch Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul
- Date: Nov. 15
- Location: AT&T Stadium -- Arlington, Texas
- Start time: 8 p.m. ET (Main card)
- Where to watch: Netflix (subscription required, plans begin at $6.99)
Tyson vs. Paul fight card, odds
| Favorite | Underdog | Weight class |
|---|---|---|
| Jake Paul -200 | Mike Tyson +160 | Heavyweights |
| Katie Taylor (c) -115 | Amanda Serrano -115 | Undisputed junior welterweight title |
| Mario Barrios (c) -1400 | Abel Ramos +800 | WBC welterweight title |
| Neeraj Goyat -475 | Whindersson Nunes +330 | Middleweights |
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