Proactive Investors - Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX, ETR:NFC) has announced it will stream Mike Tyson's upcoming fight with influencer Jake Paul.
The bout will take place on July 20 and will see the 57-year-old former world champion take on the 27-year-old former Disney star.
Mike Tyson retired from boxing in 2005, having won 26 of his fights by knockout and being crowned the youngest heavyweight champion in history at 20.
Netflix will broadcast the fight live, highlighting the streaming service's expansion into wider industries, having broadcasted a live match of tennis between Rafa Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz last week.
Named the Netflix Slam, the sports broadcast follows the Netflix Cup, a one-off golf tournament which saw F1 drivers crossover with pros.
Shares in Netflix are up 1% on Thursday.