At peak viewership, 65 million people tuned into Netflix to watch the boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson, marking a record-breaking event for the platform.
"This unprecedented scale created many technical challenges, which the launch team tackled brilliantly by prioritizing stability of the stream for the majority of viewers." - Netflix CTO Elizabeth Stone.
Despite some buffering issues during the broadcast, the event was considered a huge success, showcasing Netflix's potential in live sports programming.
The undercard match between Amanda Serrano and Katie Taylor also achieved significant viewership with 50 million, highlighting the audience's interest in live sports.
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