Netflix‘s ambitious foray into live sports streaming stumbled during the highly-anticipated boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul. Despite drawing a massive global audience, the event was marred by widespread technical difficulties, leaving thousands of viewers frustrated.
“We crashed the site,” Paul boasted after his controversial victory over the 58-year-old Tyson. “This is the biggest event. Over 120 million people on Netflix.”
Social media was flooded with complaints about slow buffering, frozen screens, and other technical glitches. Even legendary boxer Evander Holyfield experienced audio issues during the live broadcast.
Controversial win for Jake Paul
Netflix remained silent on the specific impact of the technical failures. The company has been investing heavily in live-event capabilities, aiming to boost its advertising business. However, as a report in Bloomberg pointed out, this latest incident follows earlier livestreaming mishaps, including the chaotic Love Is Blind reunion.
The boxing match itself, held at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, failed to live up to the hype, with critics panning it as a lackluster affair. Paul was controversially awarded a unanimous decision victory after eight rounds.
The event was expected to be a significant driver of Netflix subscriptions, with analysts predicting potential gains of 10 million in the fourth quarter. However, the technical issues and underwhelming fight may have dampened these expectations.
Social media users expressed their disappointment, with many questioning Netflix’s ability to handle large-scale live events. As the company continues to explore live programming, it will need to address these technical challenges to ensure future success.
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