Netflix faces streaming issues during Tyson-Paul boxing match

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Netflix faced significant streaming issues during the live boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul on Friday. Many viewers reported problems on social media, with nearly 85,000 complaints logged on Down Detector. This event marked Netflix's first major live sports broadcast, streaming to its 280 million subscribers at no extra cost. The fight, which Paul won by unanimous decision, was seen as a test for future events, including NFL games and WWE programming. In addition to streaming delays, viewers also noted an awkward moment when Tyson appeared in a jockstrap during a pre-fight interview. Netflix did not comment on the streaming issues or the incident.


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