Streamers Didn’t Rage Over Mike Tyson Losing—They Raged Over Netflix

Unfortunately for boxing fans, the legendary Mike Tyson lost to, well, Jake Paul.

Yes, the YouTuber-turned-boxer won unanimously at AT&T Stadium, even with Tyson showing flashes of greatness.

But let’s be real—did the fight even happen?

For millions of people watching on Netflix, it was all buffering logos and grainy images, not boxing.

The streaming giant turned a blockbuster event into a dial-up flashback, proving it wasn’t ready for a heavyweight night.

Audio glitches, loading screens, and fan frustration stole the spotlight.

Tyson may have lost in the ring, but Netflix was the real loser of the night.

Streaming a Fight? More Like Fighting to Stream—Classic Netflix

Fans were hyped for what was billed as one of the biggest and most controversial fights in years.

Tyson’s return after 19 years and Paul’s big-mouth antics promised fireworks—and delivered.

However, as the undercard began, Twitter/X was flooded with complaints of buffering, dropped connections, and audio issues.

Viewers compared the experience to streaming on dial-up, with one frustrated fan declaring, “I’ve seen the loading logo more than the fights.”

A viewer sarcastically pointed out that even with a top-tier internet connection, Netflix couldn’t handle the fight, proving it’s not ready for live events.

Another user emphasized Netflix’s lack of preparedness for such a massive live-streaming event, reflecting the widespread frustration among viewers.

Adding insult to injury, commentary glitches left even icons like Evander Holyfield fumbling with equipment.

Sure, They Broke Records—And Everyone Else’s Streaming Experience

With over 65 million concurrent streams, Netflix hit an unprecedented milestone—but at what cost? Downdetector reported over 100,000 complaints during the event.

While Netflix CTO Elizabeth Stone hailed the event as a “huge success,” many subscribers weren’t buying it.

“We have room for improvement,”

Stone admitted, which might be the understatement of the year.