The Jake Paul-Mike Tyson boxing match might not have been the best bout ever for viewers, but it was for a couple of sports betting operators.
BetMGM and DraftKings told Covers on Monday that the highly anticipated Nov. 15 fight at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, took home a prestigious title.
“Jake Paul-Mike Tyson fight is the most-bet combat sport (boxing and MMA) in BetMGM history,” senior trader Alex Rella said. “Paul winning was a good outcome for the sportsbook.”
A DraftKings spokesperson also confirmed that no other boxing match or MMA fight has ever received more wagering at the online sportsbook.
The fight didn’t offer knockdowns, knockouts, or tons of exciting moments, but it was a big draw for U.S. sportsbooks.
