*OK, who’s surprised? As the highly anticipated fight card featuring Jake Paul and Mike Tyson unfolds, viewers are met with an unexpected source of frustration: significant streaming issues on Netflix.
Fans eagerly tuning in for the main event are finding their excitement dampened by lag, delays, and outright stoppages plaguing the streaming service.
Social media platforms, particularly X, have become a forum for countless complaints as viewers voice their grievances about the shaky streaming experience. Thousands reported problems with the fight night’s feed just moments before the Paul/Tyson showdown, documenting their struggles with videos showcasing spinning loading icons and frozen screens, TMZ is reporting.
Viewers like Barstool Sports’ Dave Portnoy took to social media to share their distress, posting a clip revealing that his Netflix app had entirely crashed.
“Things are going from bad to worse,” he lamented in the caption alongside the footage.
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Things are going bad to worse. #netflix #tysonpaul pic.twitter.com/sjJutpr1Zq
— Dave Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) November 16, 2024
Anybody else’s @netflix service crashing constantly during #PaulTyson pic.twitter.com/jfw4KmMKVs
— Yared Vazquez, M.D. (Octagon Doctor) (@dryared) November 16, 2024
Despite the technical setbacks, the undercard fights at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, have not disappointed. Notably, the intense bout between boxing champions Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano provided compelling action that has captivated fans, even if many were struggling to catch every punch.
To date, Netflix has not issued a public response regarding the widespread streaming issues affecting its subscribers during this highly anticipated event. As the night progresses and the main event draws closer, fight enthusiasts are hoping for a resolution to the streaming troubles, so they can fully enjoy the clash between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson.
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