By: Sean Crose
Netflix has solely broadcast one dwell boxing card…however boy it was some card. It might have appeared ridiculous and even harmful on the time, however Mike Tyson’s comeback combat in opposition to Jake Paul was a Netflix occasion that introduced in additional eyeballs than one might probably depend. Boxing, the game that’s eternally stated to be on the decline drew in numerous viewers to the already in style streaming service. No surprise the gang at Netflix are happening the boxing path once more. Whereas it’s true this Friday evening’s combat between Amanda Serrano and Katie Taylor gained’t be as massive because the Paul-Tyson circus, it’s actually a extra authentic bout within the eyes of followers and could also be a superb gauge as to the place the way forward for broadcast boxing goes.
After all, Serrano and Taylor won’t be your common boxing match. Not solely is it probably the most hyped feminine throwdown in a boxing ring ever, it options two of the all-time greats within the sport battling for a 3rd and probably remaining time at Madison Sq. Backyard. The primary two fights between Serrano and Taylor have been absolute wars, true classics. Though Taylor gained each fights, they have been exceedingly shut, shut sufficient that they really might have gone both method on the decide’s playing cards. There’s rather a lot on the road for each ladies this Friday, which is why the combat is such an enormous deal, not just for boxing however for Netflix as nicely.
Ought to Serrano-Taylor 3 be wherever close to nearly as good as the primary two fights, Netflix could have each cause on the earth to name the night a hit. The reality is thrilling fights assist the game of boxing and the primary two battles between these two fighters have been thrilling affairs. Delivering a superb product results in viewer curiosity, and maybe a vivid future for boxing on certainly one of the world’s greatest streaming providers. Each the platform and the promotion have rather a lot to realize in Saturday’s combat.
And if Serrano-Taylor 3 isn’t as massive a hit as is hoped for? That may all rely at the very least to some extent on the individuals at Netflix. Here’s a streaming service wanting for unique content material, one thing boxing presents loads of. What’s extra, Netflix presents followers a monetary break. For Friday won’t be a pay-per-view occasion. It is going to merely be a Netflix event- a really massive one. There’s rather a lot on the road this Friday evening not just for the fighters however for the forces behind the occasion as nicely.
