Netflix is facing a proposed class action from subscribers who were plagued by persistent buffering and freezing glitches that caused them to miss parts of the boxing spectacle between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson. A Florida resident alleges Netflix was “woefully ill-prepared” for the nine-figure global audience that tuned into the bout. The lawsuit, which […]
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 15: Jake Paul (R) interviews during LIVE On Netflix: Jake Paul vs. Mike … [+] Tyson at AT&T Stadium on November 15, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images for Netflix © 2024) Getty Images for Netflix © 2024 Since Jake Paul defeated Mike Tyson via unanimous decision on […]
In a press conference following the match, Paul admitted that by the third round, he realized he needed to dial things way back. “I wanted to give the fans a show,” Paul said, “but I didn’t want to hurt someone that didn’t need to be hurt.” When asked if he felt Tyson’s power in the […]
It was a “record-breaking night” for Netflix on Friday. Nearly 60 million households tuned in for Jake Paul and Mike Tyson‘s fight live around the world, according to the streamer. The event peaked at 65 million concurrent streams. As for the co-main event of Amanda Serrano versus Katie Taylor, nearly 50 million households tuned in, […]
Jake Paul and Mike Tyson‘s heavyweight boxing match was viewed by an estimated 60 million households globally, peaking at 65 million “concurrent streams,” according to data shared by Netflix. More data will be released in the coming days, including total viewer numbers, the streamer said. Also, Netflix said 50 million households globally tuned in live […]
Netflix‘s first live sports event ended with a bang, as the boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson went all eight rounds, with Paul coming out victorious via unanimous decision. Immediately after the fight, Paul was humble about his victory, saying, “First and foremost, Mike Tyson … it’s such an honor. Let’s give it […]
(L-R) Mike Tyson, Nakisa Bidarian and Jake Paul pose onstage during the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Boxing match press conference at Texas Live! in Arlington, Texas, on May 16, 2024. Cooper Neill | Getty Images The highly anticipated boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson has already secured its place in the record […]
With a lot of anticipation leading up to the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight on Netflix, fans have not been too happy with ongoing screen buffering and freezing issues during the live event. Throughout Friday night, some fans have taken to X (formerly Twitter) to share their complaints, including Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy “Im in the classic […]
Who needs upfronts anyway? Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson, Netflix‘s first live sporting event, has been stuffed with Netflix promotion during its first broadcast hour. The main event began at 8 p.m. EST on Friday, and almost immediately there was plenty of Netflix self-promotion. The initial bit of entertainment before the first fight was a […]
