Netflix, the popular American streaming service, experienced widespread outages during a much-anticipated boxing match, frustrating viewers and sparking criticism on social media.
Reports indicate that the streaming issues occurred Friday night during the live broadcast of the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight. Problems included buffering, pixelated video, app crashes, and poor streaming quality, leaving fans disappointed during the high-profile event.
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In the U.S., over 80,000 outage reports were logged, with complaints peaking at 88,700 by 9:30 PM, according to DownDetector. The hashtag #NetflixCrash trended on X as users shared memes and criticism, expressing their disappointment. Netflix has yet to release an official statement on the matter.
Though disruptions continued into the main event, which began after 11 PM, the volume of complaints appeared to subside. The fight, held at AT&T Stadium in Texas, showcased boxing legend Mike Tyson, 58, against YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul, 27, attracting a large global audience.
The incident has raised concerns about Netflix’s capacity to manage high-demand live events, with users urging improvements to prevent such issues in the future.
