By Daily Mail (U.S.) | Created at 2024-11-19 16:07:29 | Updated at 2024-11-23 13:38:22
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Jake Paul's win over Mike Tyson attracted plenty of controversy and criticism but promoters claim the event broke several broadcasting and financial records.
YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul secured a unanimous points win over the 58-year-old Tyson at AT&T Stadium in Texas on Friday night.
The show sparked outrage among some fight fans - both before and after Tyson struggled to land a glove on Paul over eight two-minute rounds.
The former heavyweight champion was left 'embarrassed' by his performance but on Tuesday, Paul's Most Valuable Promotions released the staggering numbers behind the fight, which was broadcast on Netflix and held at the home of the Dallas Cowboys.
They claim it had the biggest combat sports gate outside of Las Vegas - and the 9th highest ever - in US history.
The show, which also included Katie Taylor's pulsating rematch against Amanda Serrano, attracted more than 72,300 fans to AT&T Stadium.
Jake Paul's win over Mike Tyson reportedly set broadcasting and financial records
Katie Taylor-Amanda Serrano 2 is now the most-watched women's sporting event in US history
It generated $18,117,072 in gate revenue which, according to MVP, is more than double the previous record for Texas - $9m for Canelo Alvarez against Billy Joe Saunders in 2021.
The average ticket price for Paul vs. Tyson ($304) was also unprecedented for an event at AT&T Stadium.
Elsewhere, meanwhile, the show was reportedly watched by more than 65million households, making it the most-streamed sporting event in US history.
Taylor-Serrano 2 (more than 50m households) is now said to be the most-watched women's sporting event in US history.
Paul is said to have made $40m from fighting Tyson, while Iron Mike was reportedly paid around $20m for the event in Arlington, Texas.
On Tuesday, Paul claimed he would accept a fight with Daniel Dubois after the IBF heavyweight champion offered him a title shot.
