Jake Paul versus Mike Tyson seems poised to shatter records. The highly anticipated clash generating an unprecedented buzz worldwide is expected to break the 22-year record for the highest live gate revenue for a fight outside of Las Vegas. Now it appears the MVP Netflix card that features the Katie Taylor–Amanda Serrano rematch as the co-main could set a new benchmark as far as commercial distribution sales are concerned.

The previous record for the distribution network sales was set by the Floyd Mayweather–Conor McGregor fight in 2017. With a seating capacity of 80,000, the Cowboys Stadium is projected to host around seventy thousand spectators tonight. The live gate alone is expected to surpass seventeen million dollars. Now the PPV buyouts through multiple restaurants and theaters could signal a groundbreaking trend in the commercial boxing landscape.

Jake Paul versus Mike Tyson: Expanding the reach

Jake Paul’s close associate Nakia Bidarian‘s BAVAFA Sports shared and updated through its Twitter handle. “Confirmed: Paul Tyson/Taylor Serrano breaks US record for commercial distribution location sales, breaking the previous record held by Mayweather McGregor.”

Commercial distribution locations typically include venues like bars, theaters, and restaurants. So they purchase the pay-per-view right to broadcast live to the patrons. This mega event, already amplified by the Netflix tie-up, has already generated significant excitement. With over 270 subscribers spearheaded across 190 countries in the world, the show is available at no ‘additional charge’, unlike the standard PPV buyout.

Reports indicate that Joe Hand Promotions, a company that specializes in delivering live sports content to businesses in the hospitality industry, had secured the rights to distribute the Jake Paul-Mike Tyson fight. In many ways, the partnership highlights the show’s significance in today’s boxing landscape.

The basic aim remains to maximize viewership and revenue by catering to audiences who enjoy live sports in public venues. With over 4.3 million pay-per-view buyouts, Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s last professional fight against Conor McGregor generated revenue, totaling approximately $400 million. This fight ranked second only to Mayweather’s 2015 bout against Manny Pacquiao.

Marching towards a historic live gate

Earlier, Jake Paul posted an update about the event reaching a new record. Prior to this event, the 2002 Mike Tyson versus Lennox Lewis clash held the record for the highest-grossing live gate for a fight fought outside Las Vegas, the capital of the boxing world. Fought on June 8, 2002. Tyson’s last attempt at a world title drew around fifteen thousand spectators at The Pyramid, Memphis. With tickets going as high as $2400, the battle for ‘The Lion’s unified title fetched reportedly $17.2 million.

As far as Texas goes, three years ago, the unification fight between Canelo Alvarez and Billy Joe Saunders at the AT&T Stadium had the honor of generating nearly $9 million in live gate business. Therefore, Paul and Tyson, as far as the numbers go, have just doubled the gate revenue record held by Canelo.

Do you believe the Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight could signal a soother transition between crossover boxing and traditional professional boxing in the future?