Netflix celebrates record viewership for Tyson-Paul fight despite technical issues

Netflix reported that the Mike Tyson-Jake Paul boxing match attracted a record 60 million viewers, marking a significant success for the platform. However, many viewers experienced technical issues, including freezing screens and crashes. Elizabeth Stone, Netflix's Chief Technology Officer, acknowledged these problems in a note to employees. She stated that the scale of the event posed challenges but emphasized the team's efforts to maintain stream stability for most viewers. Looking ahead, Netflix will face another major live event on Christmas, featuring an NFL doubleheader. The company aims to improve the streaming experience after the Tyson-Paul fight.