Summary
Saturday's boxing match between Canelo Álvarez and Terence Crawford will stream live on Netflix, marking a shift from traditional pay-per-view to online streaming services. This represents a change in how combat sports are viewed, with Netflix aiming to attract more subscribers by offering high-profile sports events.
Key Facts
- The fight between Canelo Álvarez and Terence Crawford streams live on Netflix.
- Pay-per-view (PPV) has been the main way to watch boxing for over 50 years.
- Netflix previously streamed a fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson, drawing 60 million viewers.
- PPV typically charges between $50 to $90 per event, while streaming services offer a subscription model.
- Streaming provides a steady income compared to the unpredictable earnings from PPV.
- Netflix has not disclosed the financial terms for streaming the Álvarez-Crawford fight.
- Álvarez had a previous deal with DAZN worth at least $365 million for 11 fights.
- The UFC signed a significant deal with Paramount to stream on Paramount+ starting in 2026.
