The upcoming boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul is turning heads even before the first punch is thrown. Promoters expect around 70, 000 spectators at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, making it the largest non-Vegas boxing gate ever. They've already raked in a whopping $17. 8 million in ticket sales. This smashes the previous record of $9 million set by Canelo Álvarez and Billy Joe Saunders' fight in 2021.

But this isn't just a boxing event; it's also a test for the streaming giant Netflix. With over 283 million paid subscribers worldwide, the platform is venturing deeper into live sports. The fight airs on Friday, free for subscribers, and features a highly anticipated rematch between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano.

Jake Paul, a 27-year-old YouTube star turned boxer, is excited about the turnout. "Numbers don't lie, " he said at a press conference. "People want to see this. " Ticket prices range from $58 to a staggering $1, 500 on StubHub, with VIP packages going as high as $2 million. All 375 VIP seats are already sold out.

It's not just about the money; this event is a statement. The biggest fight in Vegas history, between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao in 2015, brought in over $72 million. While this fight isn't in Vegas, it's still making waves.

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