A Costly Victory: How Illegal Streams Affected Revenue In a historic bout, Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury to become the undisputed heavyweight champion. However, this monumental event was overshadowed by a staggering loss in revenue due to illegal streaming. An analysis by online intelligence company Yield Sec for Mail Sport revealed that over 20 million people watched the fight through unauthorized streams, leading to an estimated £95 million in lost revenue for rights holders. The Scale of Illegal Streaming Yield Sec's investigation uncovered over 2000 different illegal streaming locations broadcasting the fight from Riyadh. A significant portion of these viewers, about 18%, were from the UK, highlighting the widespread nature of this issue. Sky Sports, TNT Sport, and DAZN, which had secured the broadcast rights for the fight, saw millions of boxing fans circumvent the £25 pay-per-view fee, opting instead for illegal streams. Regional Breakdown of Illegal Viewership The ana...
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