Jake Paul’s knockout loss to former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua attracted massive global attention on Netflix. The streaming platform reported that the fight averaged 33 million viewers worldwide, marking it as a major success.
The bout, held at Miami’s Kaseya Center, achieved Netflix’s top-ranked program status in 45 countries. These include key markets such as the U.S., U.K., Canada, Germany, Australia, Mexico, and Argentina. Everpass, a commercial streaming service, estimated an additional 600,000 viewers watched across various commercial venues.
Boxing on Netflix: A Growing Trend
This event followed another Netflix boxing hit earlier in September. The Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford fight drew 41.5 million viewers. Meanwhile, Paul’s November event against Mike Tyson remains the most-streamed sporting event ever on Netflix. It peaked at 108 million viewers.
Fight Details
Jake Paul (12-2, 7 KOs), a 28-year-old YouTuber turned boxer, was considered the underdog against Anthony Joshua (29-4, 26 KOs). Joshua is a former Olympic gold medalist and two-time heavyweight world champion. Critics questioned the Florida Athletic Commission’s decision to sanction the bout. Paul was knocked out in the sixth round and sustained a broken jaw from Joshua’s fight-ending right hand.
Despite the injury, Paul has joked about it on social media. He has also vowed to return to boxing soon.
Event Success Beyond Streaming
The fight was co-promoted by Most Valuable Productions, founded by Paul, and EverWonder. It produced the highest-grossing boxing gate ever at Kaseya Center. This debut on Netflix confirms boxing’s increasing popularity on streaming platforms.
The Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua fight’s 33 million viewers figure highlights the growing appetite for high-profile boxing matches online. Netflix’s ability to deliver this content globally marks an important shift in sports broadcasting.
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