The showdown between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul has concluded, yet the repercussions continue for Netflix.
This event was both peculiar and highly anticipated, pairing former heavyweight champion Iron Mike Tyson against YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul.
What once might have seemed like a far-fetched scenario became a reality and attracted viewers from all over the globe.
Netflix reported that 60 million households tuned in to watch the spectacle.
However, judging by social media reactions, not everyone had an enjoyable viewing experience.
Numerous viewers expressed frustration, citing disruptions like crashes, buffering, or glitches as they attempted to watch the fight on Netflix.
In response, a man from Florida has filed a lawsuit against Netflix, seeking at least $50 million in damages due to the streaming issues encountered by him and others.
The New York Post reported that the lawsuit claims: “60 million Americans were hyped to see ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson, ‘The Baddest Man on the Planet’ versus Youtuber-turner-prizefighter Jake Paul. What they saw was ‘The Baddest Streaming on Planet.
“Netflix customers experienced massive streaming issues and should have known better because it’s happened before. They were woefully ill-prepared.”
The lawsuit further stated: “Boxing fans, along with the average Americans wanting to see a legend in what would most likely be his last fight, were faced with legendary problems, including: no access, streaming glitches and buffering issues.”
Previously, the streaming giant had made light of their struggles in maintaining a smooth streaming experience during the fight.
On Twitter, Netflix commented: “60 million households around the world tuned in live to watch Paul vs. Tyson! The boxing mega-event dominated social media, shattered records, and even had our buffering systems on the ropes.”
For those who missed parts of the match due to technical issues, Netflix’s comments were not well-received.
The company’s CEO, Elizabeth Stone, reportedly addressed the issue with employees, emphasizing the event’s overall success despite difficulties.
Bloomberg reported her saying: “This unprecedented scale created many technical challenges, which the launch team tackled brilliantly by prioritizing stability of the stream for the majority of viewers.
“I’m sure many of you have seen the chatter in the press and on social media about the quality issues.
“We don’t want to dismiss the poor experience of some members, and know we have room for improvement, but still consider this event a huge success.”