Anthony Joshua’s emphatic sixth-round knockout of Jake Paul was not only decisive inside the ring but historic on screen, as the bout shattered Netflix viewership benchmarks and reinforced boxing’s growing dominance on streaming platforms.
33 Million Viewers Worldwide
The heavyweight clash, streamed live on Netflix from the Kaseya Center in Miami, attracted an estimated average minute audience (AMA) of 33 million global Live+1 viewers from the opening to the closing bell, according to figures released by Netflix and Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) on December 23, 2025.
Crossover Boxing’s Commercial Power
The blockbuster numbers underlined the strength of the crossover boxing model, with Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul ranking as the No. 1 title in 45 countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom. Social media engagement mirrored the viewing frenzy, generating a staggering 1.25 billion impressions across Netflix’s global channels.
Strong Undercard Performance
The co-main event also delivered impressive figures, with unified super-featherweight champion Alycia Baumgardner’s unanimous decision victory over Leila Beaudoin averaging 15 million viewers.
Social Media Milestones
MVP confirmed that Joshua (29-4, 26 KOs) and Paul alone generated 1.25 billion impressions across Netflix’s social platforms. A slow-motion clip of Joshua’s crushing right hand, his fourth and final knockdown of Paul, which resulted in a broken jaw, recorded 214 million impressions, making it the most-viewed clip from a Netflix live event.
Trending Worldwide and Record Gate
The fight trended No. 1 globally on X and became Netflix’s most-watched event on Friday across key markets, including the U.S. and UK. It also set a new record as the highest-grossing boxing gate in the history of the Kaseya Center.
How the Fight Was Won
Inside the ring, Paul relied on movement to evade Joshua’s power through the opening four rounds, circling the 22-foot ring. However, the pace was slowed in the fifth round, where he was knocked down twice. Joshua added another knockdown in the sixth before cornering Paul and ending the contest with a devastating right hand.
Post-Fight Reactions
Despite victory, Joshua was measured in his response. “It took a bit longer than expected, but the right hand finally found the destination,” he said.
Paul, who required surgery after the bout, was humble in defeat, posting on social media: “Jaw broken. Hearts and balls intact… I got my a* beat up, but that’s what this sport is about.”
How It Compares in Netflix History
While the event was a major success, it did not eclipse Netflix’s biggest boxing spectacle to date. Paul’s November 2024 bout against Mike Tyson remains the most-streamed sporting event ever, drawing an estimated AMA of 108 million global viewers and peaking at 65 million concurrent streams.
Stars React to a Record-Breaking Night
Reacting to the milestone, Paul wrote on his X: “Went from a gotcha hat to the biggest boxing events in the world. Grateful to the process and the opportunity… I will be back.”
Joshua, meanwhile, thanked fans for their support. “A massive shoutout to the 33 million of you who tuned in to support me, Jake, and everyone on the undercard,” he posted. “Big things are coming in the New Year, so stay tuned.”
Streaming Juggernaut
Joshua vs Paul delivered one of Netflix’s most impactful live sports events to date, once again proving that elite boxing, combined with crossover star power, remains a global ratings juggernaut.
