Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua Draws 33 Million Viewers on Netflix, Tops Global Charts
The highly anticipated boxing match between YouTube star-turned-professional Jake Paul and former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua drew a massive 33 million concurrent viewers on Netflix, according to official data released by the streaming platform.
The event, which took place last week, became the No. 1 program in 45 countries during its live broadcast and set the record for the highest-grossing boxing gate in the history of Miami’s Kaseya Center.
Despite suffering a decisive loss and significant injuries—including a reported broken jaw—Paul has already vowed to return to the ring. In post-fight interviews, he hinted at a potential future bout against Canelo Álvarez, one of boxing’s biggest active stars.
How It Stacks Up in Streaming History
While the Joshua fight delivered huge numbers, it was not the most-watched boxing event on Netflix—or even the platform’s biggest fight this year. That distinction belongs to:
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson (2024) – 108 million viewers (most-streamed sporting event ever on Netflix)
Canelo Álvarez vs. Terence Crawford (2025) – 41.5 million viewers
The Paul-Joshua bout nevertheless reinforces Netflix’s growing influence in live sports broadcasting and confirms Paul’s consistent ability to draw global audiences.
Records After the Fight
Jake Paul’s professional record now stands at 12–2, with 7 wins by knockout.
Anthony Joshua improved to 29–4, with 26 of his victories coming by KO/TKO.
Netflix has not yet announced its next major boxing event, but with Paul already teasing a comeback and bigger names entering the streaming ring, the platform appears committed to reshaping how fight sports are consumed worldwide.
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