The Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson boxing match likely set Netflix viewership records, but was marred by technical issues such as buffering and poor video quality, leading to widespread dissatisfaction among viewers.
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson likely shattered viewership records on Netflix. But did it satisfy everyone? Not exactly.
The much-hyped boxing match at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, was free for over 280 million Netflix subscribers. However, social media buzzed with complaints about buffering, video quality drops, and audio issues throughout the night.
Those who managed to watch saw Paul earn a lackluster unanimous decision over the 58-year-old Tyson. It mirrored the technical glitches—leaving many viewers disappointed.
UFC welterweight champ Belal Muhammad chimed in post-event: “Wow my Netflix just unfroze.” He wasn’t alone. Another fan tweeted, “One of the worst fights/events in history. Netflix should be ashamed.”
More reactions poured in from fighters and fans alike. Tatiana Suarez lamented missing most of the fight due to connection woes. Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson likened his viewing experience to “live action Minecraft.”
And then there was Billy Quarantillo’s sarcastic jab: “Netflix is like you don’t need to stream this fight… we will give you a shitty stream for free.” His humor continued with another tweet about buffering through Tyson’s anatomy.
Jared Gordon couldn’t believe the sound issues: “It’s Insane that production/Netflix is having sound issues.” Cody Durden offered some tech advice: “Hey Netflix, have you tried unplugging and plugging in the router?”
Finally, Twitter user Greg summed it up with biting sarcasm: “Netflix is knocking this stream out of the park with the 360p quality.” Clearly, viewers were unimpressed with the streaming service’s performance during this high-profile event.