Buffering

Netflix’s latest live sports broadcast––the Tyson-Paul fight––wasn’t exactly a knockout.

A whopping 60 million+ households tuned in to see 27-year-old Jake Paul face off against 58-year-old Mike Tyson, but thousands ended up venting on social media, and millions turned to spectators’ live streams, due to buffering issues. Down Detector logged 85,000 complaints about the event, and Netflix acknowledged that the “mega-event” put their “systems on the ropes.” 

Ultimately,  YouTuber Prizefighter Paul won by unanimous decision after eight rounds… although critics called the “tough to watch” fight a “snooze.” Tyson showed flashes of aggression early, but, after the match, Paul said he never felt Tyson’s power. Both still cashed in big: Paul earned $40M; Tyson took home $20M. 

Now, Netflix hopes to get back in fighting shape before its upcoming NFL and WWE live events.

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