Netflix’s inaugural venture into live sports streaming faced significant challenges during the highly anticipated boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul on Saturday.

According to Downdetector, a website that tracks service disruptions, over 85,000 users reported problems with Netflix’s streaming service during the event.

Viewers across the United States reported widespread streaming issues, including buffering, lagging, and complete service outages rendering the live stream virtually unwatchable for most.

The incident raises questions about Netflix’s readiness for high-traffic, live sports events, especially as they prepare to stream NFL games and WWE programming in the coming months. The outages during the Tyson-Paul fight highlight the technical demands of live sports broadcasts and place Netflix under pressure to ensure their platform can handle the influx of viewers for future events.

In an unexpected twist, former NFL player Antonio Brown streamed the fight from his suite at AT&T Stadium in Texas, gathering 7.6 million viewers seeking a stable connection.

So far, Netflix has not issued an official statement addressing the technical issues caused by the event. However, with mounting public scrutiny, the streaming giant faces a pivotal moment to address these concerns to maintain subscriber trust.

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