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Netflix Suffers Outages and Streaming Issues During Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul Fight

Nov 16, 2024, 04:15 AM

Netflix experienced significant streaming issues during its first live sports event, the highly anticipated boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul on Friday night. As thousands of viewers attempted to watch the live event, the platform suffered outages, buffering, freezing, lagging, and blackouts, rendering the match unwatchable for many users. The streaming giant, which boasts 283 million subscribers, drew widespread criticism on social media, with 'WTF Netflix' trending as users expressed frustration over the technical glitches during the high-pressure event. Reports indicate that Netflix was unprepared for the mass traffic generated by the fight, which exceeded expectations and led to the service crashing for numerous subscribers.