Netflix Crashes During Jake Paul-Mike Tyson Fight; Over 61,000 Report Outages and Low-Quality Streams

Nov 16, 2024, 03:49 AM

Netflix experienced widespread outages and streaming issues on Friday night during the highly anticipated boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson, which reportedly attracted over 250 million viewers. At least 61,000 users reported problems, including buffering, low-resolution video at 480p and even 240p, and inability to access the stream. The outages occurred as millions of viewers attempted to watch the event, marking Netflix's foray into live sports broadcasting. Comparisons were made to illegal streaming sites due to the poor quality. The streaming problems led to frustration among subscribers, many of whom took to social media to express their dissatisfaction. Netflix has faced criticism for not adequately preparing for the surge in viewership for the event.