Netflix Hits 33 million Viewers for Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul
Netflix has revealed staggering viewership numbers for the Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua showdown, confirming the fight drew 33 million global viewers.
The bout, held on December 19 and streamed exclusively on Netflix, ended with Joshua scoring a sixth-round knockout after dropping Paul multiple times in the fifth and sixth rounds.
This marks another major milestone in Netflix’s growing involvement in boxing. The streaming giant previously aired Paul’s clash with Mike Tyson, as well as marquee fights like Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano III and Canelo Álvarez vs. Terence Crawford.
Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), which organized the event, reported an average minute audience of 33 million Live+1 viewers worldwide.
The fight also stormed Netflix’s Top 10 charts in 91 countries, ranking #1 in 45, including the U.S. and U.K.
EverPass, which distributed the event to commercial venues, estimated that 600,000 fans watched in bars, restaurants, and casinos across the U.S.
The undercard also drew impressive numbers. Alycia Baumgardner vs. Leila Beaudoin attracted 15 million viewers globally, while the prelims streamed on YouTube surpassed 752,000 views on MVP’s channel.
