Jake Paul blames Netflix outage on boxing match streaming debut

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Netflix's first live sports event, featuring the boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson, faced significant technical issues, frustrating viewers worldwide. Problems included buffering, frozen screens, and audio glitches, raising doubts about Netflix's capacity for large-scale live streaming. Jake Paul claimed responsibility for the outage, stating, "We crashed the site," after his controversial win over Tyson. Despite attracting a large audience, the event did not meet expectations, with many viewers expressing disappointment on social media. Netflix has invested heavily in live events to enhance its advertising business. However, this incident follows previous streaming problems, highlighting ongoing challenges the company must address to improve its live programming capabilities.


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