Netflix will not stream Jake Paul’s return to boxing, per report

Netflix, the popular streaming service, has announced it will not broadcast Jake Paul's upcoming boxing match in December, according to a report from Erich Richter in the New York Post. The fight, scheduled for Christmas Eve in Dubai, will be streamed live on DAZN via pay-per-view, rather than on Netflix, the platform that previously aired Paul's fights against Mike Tyson and Anthony Joshua.

Paul, who has not fought in nearly a year after breaking his jaw during the Joshua bout, has yet to confirm his opponent for the upcoming December match. However, there are rumors that Darren Till, a former UFC fighter, may be linked to the fight. Most Valuable Promotions, the combat sports company representing Paul, is also reportedly in talks with other potential opponents, including Chris Eubank, Edgar Berlanga, and the YouTuber KSI.

Despite the large audiences Netflix attracted for Paul's previous fights, which drew 108 million and 33 million views respectively, the streaming giant appears to be cautious in this case. With an undetermined opponent and less recognizable opponents, Netflix may be choosing to avoid this particular fight. Should the fight air on DAZN behind a pay-per-view paywall, it is not expected to reach as wide an audience.