Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight streaming issues: Netflix hit with $50 million class-action lawsuit
Viewers Express Frustration Over Streaming Failures
The lawsuit alleges that Netflix failed to prepare adequately for the overwhelming demand. Over 60 million people were expected to tune in to watch the fight, but according to Down Detector, nearly 85,000 complaints about outages and glitches were logged before and during the bout. Viewers took to social media to vent their frustration, reporting interruptions that caused them to miss significant portions of the fight. The lawsuit also noted Netflix's history of similar issues, arguing the platform should have anticipated the demand.
The event, held at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, was Netflix’s largest live sports broadcast to date. The bout between the 58-year-old former heavyweight champion Tyson and YouTube star Jake Paul was scheduled for eight two-minute rounds. Jake Paul ultimately won by unanimous decision, but many fans expressed disappointment over the disruptions. In addition, Katie Taylor’s co-main event fight against Amanda Serrano drew nearly 50 million household viewers, adding to the strain on Netflix's streaming infrastructure.
Netflix’s Response and Future Challenges
Netflix acknowledged the fight attracted a peak of 65 million concurrent streams, marking a significant milestone for the platform as it ventures into live sports. However, the lawsuit claims the company was “woefully ill-prepared” for the demand, damaging its reputation ahead of planned expansions into NFL and WWE streaming. While Netflix has promised to release more detailed
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