Netflix is in trouble after the much-anticipated Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight ended up being a complete knockout, or something of a buffer. A Florida man has filed a $50 million class action lawsuit alleging the OTT giant failed to deliver on its promise of a smooth streaming experience during a highly publicized showdown.
The complaint alleges that the platform was ill-prepared to handle the massive demand, resulting in global disruption and causing viewers to miss key moments of Jake’s unanimous decision victory over Tyson. It is claimed that
Netflix sues over Tyson vs. Paul streaming debacle.
According to TMZ, Florida resident Ronald “Blue” Denton claims that a technical glitch in his streaming service ruined the viewing experience for countless subscribers during the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight. TMZ reported that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Netflix. The lawsuit alleges that Netflix breached its contract by failing to provide consistent streaming despite announcing the event as the “most-streamed global sporting event in history.”
“Sixty million Americans were excited to see Mike Tyson, the Baddest Man on Earth, fight YouTuber Turner and prizefighter Jake Paul.” What they saw was “the most malicious streaming on the planet,” according to court documents obtained by the outlet.
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Denton claims that he and millions of other viewers repeatedly encountered technical problems, including “buffering, glitches, and complete stoppages during the broadcast.”
The highly anticipated showdown between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson finally took place on November 15th after being postponed over the summer, but the night turned into a digital disaster. Once the boxers entered the ring, the streaming platform became unstable, leaving viewers stranded in a sea of buffering and glitches. Social media was flooded with angry reactions. The incident even raised concerns about whether the platform would be able to handle future major sporting events, such as the upcoming NFL season.
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Netflix claims Tyson vs Paul is the most streamed global sporting event
Even after acknowledging its streaming problems and promising to address them, Netflix couldn’t help but celebrate a big win on November 21st. The platform proudly shared that livestreamed matches drew an average of 108 million viewers and 65 million “concurrent viewers.” stream. ” The figures, taken from global data from TVision in the US and Netflix, highlighted just how massive the event was.
Although the game set a record, it has surpassed Super Bowl V, which drew 186 million viewers, and the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which has more than 1 billion viewers worldwide, according to The Hollywood Reporter. It still fell short of major global broadcasts such as the finals.
The eight-round fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson, each lasting two minutes, also included a co-main event featuring Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano, and drew approximately 50 million households. The event, held at AT&T Stadium in Texas, showcased Netflix’s ability to meet large-scale live streaming demand globally, with the company eyeing future partnerships with major leagues such as the NFL and WWE. fulfilled its role.
