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The $352 billion streaming giant tumbled and fumbled big time with buffering screens and connection errors instead of showcasing the boxing action. Frustrated fans were left reloading and refreshing, throughout the night. Here is what happened!
Netflix Struggles with Tech Failures During Paul vs. Tyson Showdown
Millions of fans rushed to Netflix for the free stream of the Jake Paul vs.Mike Tysonfight, expecting a night full of punches.
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Tyson, the legend, was making his long-awaitedreturn to the ringafter 19 years, going up against one of the most famous YouTubers Jake Paul in front of 70,000 fans at AT&T Stadium.
The fight is most definitely one of the biggest and most controversial of all time. However, Netflix’s broadcast was far from flawless. Fans quickly took to X.com, complaining about grainy images, constant buffering, and freezing, turning the live event into a frustrating experience. Here is what they had to say,
the Netflix servers rn:pic.twitter.com/yygzpor8Gh
It was going well until it wasn’t. The buffering, lagging and freezing has become extremely annoying. Netflix has to figure this out.#PaulTyson
This is how long it takes@netflixto buffer for#PaulTysonpic.twitter.com/k3dw4zOQSM
Who else trying to watch the fight but Netflix keeps freezing on 25%#NetflixBoxing#PaulTysonpic.twitter.com/puIdgztbHW
How are y’all gonna have the biggest fight of the year on your platform & y’all stream can’t go longer than 5 minutes without buffering… WTF Netflix#PaulTyson#NetflixFightpic.twitter.com/yN6ahgFwqk
Audio issues also plagued the broadcast, with Evander Holyfield unable to hear presenter Kate Abdo through his earpiece, leaving the commentary in disarray. To add to the chaos, Jerry Jones had to borrow Michael Irvin’s microphone after his own malfunctioned mid-broadcast. Despite the high stakes in the ring, it was most certainly Netflix’s tech issues that stole the show.
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The fightwas a big deal, and Netflix should have been more prepared. Sure, people might cut them some slack since it was their first-ever live boxing event, but it’s the kind of thing they should’ve ironed out beforehand. After all, this was a major moment for the streaming giant.
As for the money, the promoters are keepingTyson’searnings under wraps, but sources likeDraftKings Networkestimate he’ll pocket around $20 million for Friday’s fight.
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Jake Paul, on the other hand, is set to earn a hefty $40 million, double what Tyson is expected to make. So while Netflix might have dropped the ball on the tech side, at least both fighters are walking away with a knockout paycheck.
Who Left the Ring as Champion?
The fight was a close one, with Jake Paul delivering a strong last round, landing solid punches on Tyson. Although Tyson tried to counter, Paul was quick on his feet, evading most of his blows. Paul delivered a series of hooks, that visibly shook Tyson in the round. But at the end, in a classy gesture, Paul bowed to Tyson showing respect to the boxing legend.
All three judges gave the nod to Paul, with scores of 80-72, 79-73, and 79-73 as reported byESPN.
No matter the outcome, watching the 58-year-old boxing legend, despite his health scares and age, transform back into his prime form for a brief moment is something words can’t truly capture.
The way he moved, the power in his punches, and the grit he showed in the ring reminded everyone why he’s still a legend, even if his body isn’t quite what it used to be. It reminded everyone that some legends never truly fade!
Jake Paul versus Mike Tyson is streaming now on Netflix.
Sampurna Banerjee
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Sampurna Banerjee is an Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, and she’s written over 1,700 articles! She covers everything from celebrity news to the latest superhero buzz, streaming shows, and fan theories. If it’s trending in pop culture, Sampurna’s probably already on it.When she’s not working, you’ll probably find her rewatching The Office (again), getting into debates about Marvel’s timeline, or diving deep into Christopher Nolan movies for the hundredth time. She’s not just writing about entertainment, she’s living it.
