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Mike Tyson Cites Netflix Viewership Record in Rebuke of Today’s Boxers

In a new interview, the 59-year-old argues that infrequent schedules blunt fan connection, urging champions to fight more often.

Overview

  • Speaking on The Ariel Helwani Show on March 11, Tyson said fighters should be “disappointed” that someone his age could “break all the records.”
  • Netflix has confirmed Tyson’s November 2024 bout with Jake Paul drew over 108 million viewers worldwide, the platform’s most‑streamed sporting event on record.
  • Tyson criticized modern boxers for competing only once or twice a year and said low activity reflects desire rather than pay, calling for three fights per year.
  • He lost to Jake Paul by unanimous decision in late 2024, yet the event was reported as a massive financial success that earned him an eight‑figure payday.
  • Reporting indicates Tyson is slated for an exhibition with Floyd Mayweather Jr. on April 25 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.