Netflix experienced a significant outage during the highly anticipated Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul super fight, leaving thousands of viewers frustrated and unable to access the live stream.
Fans flooded social media to vent their frustration, with many reporting error messages and buffering issues as they attempted to watch the event live from the AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas.
Unprecedented Demand Crashes Netflix Servers
The fight, marking Netflix’s debut in broadcasting live sporting events, appears to have overwhelmed the platform’s servers. Reports suggest that over 14,000 viewers in the United States alone were affected, with many more worldwide experiencing disruptions.
Seriously @netflix should be embarrassed right now. As soon as people actually want to use their service, THIS IS WHAT WE GET. pic.twitter.com/cVoKkRd5aX
— The Older Millennial (@teameffujoe) November 16, 2024
One frustrated fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter):
“If Netflix doesn’t fix this buffering issue, this will go down as one of the biggest fails in all of TV/streaming history.”
Another joked:
“Looks like Netflix knocked out before Jake Paul or Mike Tyson could.”
The outage follows concerns about Netflix’s ability to handle the massive demand, especially after previous technical issues during live events, such as the Love is Blind reunion debacle.
Widespread Outrage on Social Media
As the fight progressed, many fans criticized Netflix’s failure to deliver a seamless viewing experience. Memes and complaints quickly trended, with some comparing Netflix to its competitors:
“This Netflix broadcast is an incredible ad for Amazon Prime.”
Streamer Ninja also weighed in, tweeting:
“Netflix live servers couldn’t even handle a Love is Blind live reunion tour. Let’s trust Netflix to handle Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson!”
Technical Apologies During the Broadcast
In addition to the outage, Netflix faced technical difficulties throughout the event. Presenter Kate Abdo was forced to apologize live for the disruptions, adding to the growing frustration of fans.
Netflix Responds
Netflix has yet to release an official statement addressing the widespread outage, though UKNIP has reached out for comment.
Record-Breaking Fight Overshadowed by Tech Issues
The Tyson vs. Paul bout, billed as a landmark event in sports entertainment, broke ticket records at the AT&T Stadium and was expected to bring Netflix unprecedented viewership numbers.
However, the streaming giant’s struggles have cast a shadow over what should have been a historic night for both the fighters and Netflix’s foray into live sports broadcasting.
