Fox NFL pregame show mocks Netflix over streaming issues during Tyson-Paul fight

During its NFL pregame show, Fox took a jab at Netflix over streaming issues during the Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight. Co-host Curt Menefee highlighted Rob Gronkowski's attendance and showed a clip that appeared to buffer, referencing Netflix's technical problems. Netflix reported 60 million viewers for the fight but faced numerous complaints about buffering and crashes. The company's CTO acknowledged the challenges and stated there is room for improvement, despite considering the event a success. This fight marked Netflix's first live boxing event and is part of its strategy to expand into live sports. Netflix will also begin streaming WWE "Raw" in 2025. Jake Paul won the fight by unanimous decision.