As a long-time Netflix subscriber and avid boxing enthusiast, I must say that the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight was one for the history books…or at least it would have been if not for the technical debacles that marred the live stream experience.
Following considerable excitement, the highly-anticipated matchup between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson was broadcast live for Netflix subscribers as part of their 2024 TV lineup. The event, which took place last Friday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, generated significant interest. In this contest, the 27-year-old Paul managed to secure a win against the 58-year-old Tyson, leading to a flurry of opinions on that unanimous decision, as expressed on social media. However, it was the technical difficulties that affected the live stream that received the most discussion, and people didn’t hesitate to voice their concerns.
The much-anticipated boxing event wasn’t the first live production that the popular streaming platform had broadcast for its subscribers. However, this specific stream encountered several technical difficulties. For instance, the video quality fluctuated occasionally, there were buffering problems, and in some cases, the screen would freeze for viewers. It’s not unexpected to learn that viewers expressed their displeasure across various platforms, with media analyst Jon Root being one of them. He offered this critique:
It couldn’t be denied that the low video quality during parts of the event was quite noticeable. A fan took advantage of this, adding a humorous twist to their comment by posing a tongue-in-cheek question on social media.
Mike Tyson and Jake Paul’s scheduled match-up in July was postponed due to Tyson experiencing an ulcer flare-up in May. Consequently, the fight was rescheduled for November. It’s uncertain if the streaming quality would have differed had the original date been kept, but social media users, such as Barstool’s Dave Portnoy, have shared their humorous views on the delay.
Netflix has had some live broadcast mishaps in the past, one notable example being the delayed airing of the Love is Blind Season 4 reunion. However, the recent Paul vs. Tyson issue was unique because it wasn’t about a show not airing on schedule but rather a streaming service malfunction. A viewer succinctly captured the reliability of Netflix’s servers in this clip:
Regardless of the problems, it appears that a significant number of people started watching the broadcast from the beginning. The streaming service doesn’t disclose exact viewership figures, but someone speculates that the broadcaster tricked viewers into thinking they had more viewers than they actually did during this event.
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2024-11-16 18:07