Netflix said that while the Tyson vs. Paul fight broke records, viewers faced streaming issues such as freezing, audio dropouts, and reload delays.
The bout was one of the biggest exhibition fights with millions of people ready to stream the match between former heavyweight world champion Mike Tyson and YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul on Netflix. It was.
On Saturday, 27-year-old Paul defeated 58-year-old Tyson by unanimous decision (80-72, 79-73, 79-73) in one of the biggest exhibition fights at Arlington's 80,000-seat AT&T Stadium. Broke it. Texas, USA.
Watch: Netflix buffering before the game
Anyone else having this problem @Netflix tonight?
I had all my friends come to see the Tyson vs. Paul fight.
not loading pic.twitter.com/be2WR7PT7I
— Danny Day (@redannyday) November 16, 2024
watched by millions of people
Netflix streamed the match in a post on X (officially Twitter), promoting the match and sharing viewership details.
“60 million households around the world watched Paul vs. Tyson live. This boxing mega-event took social media by storm, smashing records and putting even buffer systems at risk.”
Buffering, freezing, loss of sound
Netflix was right in saying that millions of people tuned in to watch this game, but it was more that the system's buffering disappointed fans.
The Tyson vs. Paul fight broke records, but viewers faced streaming issues such as freezing, audio loss, and reload delays.
Like Maboxi, many South Africans took to social media to express their disappointment in missing the match.
keshire keshire ya eng? [what do you mean you have already chosen?] We didn't even see the brawling scam your buffering and gaslighting led us to believe. [were] There is a mistake. ”
Jabulani Machaba said another channel could have done a better job.
“SuperSport TV may have done a great job in broadcasting this match, with millions of people now frustrated and excited for the match.”
South Africa's Netflix told The Citizen “There is no statement [from HQ] available for this matter. ”
Also read: Opinion: Tyson vs. Paul — fight or farce?
fight
The fight itself did little to convince critics, with Tyson showing little of his former self, but that wasn't surprising. Tyson barely landed any punches during the eight-round fight.
Paul used his superior speed and movement to easily overwhelm the aging Tyson, and in the third round he landed a flurry of punches that sent the former heavyweight champion into a corner.
However, at Thursday's weigh-in, Paul was unable to land the knockout blow he had promised and was slapped in the face by Tyson.
Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson From here to here pic.twitter.com/JOpPluohay
— Lucifer (@krishnakamal077) November 18, 2024
“Tyson looks like Tyson, but there's nothing inside left.”
Veteran boxing journalist Dan Rafael wrote in X that he was “saddened to see this.”
“Tyson looks like Tyson, but there's nothing inside left.”
Lakers legend Magic Johnson also expressed his disappointment.
“I'm just sad, hmm.” [shaking my head]. I cut it because I couldn't watch it anymore. It's sad to see Mike Tyson like this because I went to all of Tyson's fights. Tonight's match was not great for boxing. ”
Paul praised Tyson after the match.
“First and foremost, Mike Tyson, I'm so honored. Let's give it up for Mike,” Paul said after hugging Tyson after his victory.
“This guy is an icon and it's a real honor to fight him. He's obviously the toughest, baddest guy on the planet. It was really tough, as I expected,” Paul said.
Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson From here to here pic.twitter.com/JOpPluohay
— Lucifer (@krishnakamal077) November 18, 2024
Tyson is happy
Meanwhile, Tyson said he was satisfied with his performance despite the one-sided defeat.
“This is one of those lose-but-win situations. Thank you for last night. I have no regrets about stepping into the ring one last time.
“I almost died in June. I had eight blood transfusions. I lost half my blood and 25 pounds in the hospital and had to fight to get healthy enough to fight, so I won. ” Tyson told X.
Tyson last fought as a professional in 2005, but has previously competed in a series of exhibition fights, most recently against Roy Jones Jr. on November 28, 2020.
Also read: Tyson defeated by YouTuber Paul in heavyweight return fight
