The Joshua-Paul Netflix fight delivered both spectacle and substance Friday night, as former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua stopped Jake Paul in the sixth round at Miami’s Kaseya Center.
The Netflix and Most Valuable Promotions blockbuster drew an estimated 33 million average minute viewers (AMA) globally from opening bell to stoppage, according to VideoAmp and Netflix — a figure that reflects both the global reach of the platform and the crossover appeal of Paul’s brand.
The event, promoted by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian’s Most Valuable Promotions, reached Netflix’s Top 10 in 91 countries and ranked No. 1 in 45 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Australia, Mexico and Argentina.
Joshua Paul Netflix Fight Drives Record Buzz
The fight set a new record as the highest-grossing boxing gate in Kaseya Center history, while generating 1.25 billion impressions across Netflix’s global social channels. The slow-motion clip of Joshua knocking out Paul became the highest-performing clip from a Netflix live event ever, surpassing 214 million impressions.
EverPass estimates that nearly 600,000 viewers watched the bout in commercial venues nationwide, including bars, casinos and hospitality locations.
The co-main event, featuring Alycia Baumgardner vs. Leila Beaudoin, drew an estimated 15 million AMA globally, marking a standout moment for women’s boxing on a major streaming platform.
Joshua Ends It in Six, but Offers Respect
Joshua (29-4, 26 KOs) dropped Paul three times before the referee halted the fight in the sixth round. The physical disparity was evident: Joshua entered nearly 27 pounds heavier, stood five inches taller and owned a six-inch reach advantage.
CompuBox numbers reflected the gap. Joshua landed 48 punches to Paul’s 16, including a 34-9 edge in power shots, with most of the damage coming late.
“I wish I could have knocked him out at the start,” Joshua said. “But as we saw, Jake has spirit. He has some heart and I take my hat off to him.”
Joshua said Paul’s willingness to take the fight carried weight.
“A lot of fighters haven’t got in the ring with me and Jake did,” he said. “And even when he got knocked down, he kept trying to get up.”
Paul Reveals Double Jaw Fracture, Calls Out Canelo
Less than 24 hours after suffering the first knockout loss of his professional career, Paul posted an X-ray image on social media showing what he described as a double fracture to his jaw.
“Double broken jaw,” Paul wrote on Instagram alongside the image. “Give me Canelo in 10 days.”
The post immediately reignited speculation about Paul’s next move and underscored the unusual blend of bravado and self-promotion that has defined his boxing ascent.
A Learning Moment Inside the Ring
For Paul (12-2, 7 KOs), the bout marked his first against an active heavyweight at the championship level. His previous high-profile heavyweight fight came against Mike Tyson in November 2024, when Tyson was 58.
Joshua framed the result as a lesson rather than a humiliation.
“Jake done well while it lasted,” Joshua said. “But fighting is not just physical, it’s psychological.”
Joshua said the turning point was not merely the punches landed, but the mental pressure that accumulates inside the ring — a reality Paul was experiencing for the first time at this level.
Joshua Paul Netflix Fight Becomes a Cultural and Commercial Moment
The ringside audience reflected the event’s crossover status, with celebrities from sports, music and entertainment in attendance, including Rory McIlroy, Logan Paul, Dave Portnoy, Rick Ross, Timbaland, Young Thug, Ty Dolla $ign, Juan Soto and Antonio Tarver, among others.
The bout marked Netflix’s third live collaboration with MVP, following Paul vs. Tyson and Taylor vs. Serrano III, and reinforced the platform’s growing investment in live sports programming.
A Financial Windfall — and a Dispute
According to reports cited by USA Today’s Marcus D. Smith, estimates placed the event’s total revenue near $184 million, with Paul and Joshua earning roughly $92 million each. Paul disputed those figures.
“Stop asking me,” Paul wrote on X. “$267 million.”
Regardless of the exact total, the event redefined what a boxing broadcast can be in the streaming era — blending celebrity, competition and global distribution at unprecedented scale.
For Joshua, the night was a return to form inside the ring. For Paul, it was both a setback and a spotlight — a reminder of the physical cost of elite competition and the enduring draw of spectacle in modern boxing.
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