“We crashed Netflix,” says YouTuber boxer Jake Paul after streaming live sports website outage on ‘debut day’

Netflix‘s ambitious foray into live sports streaming stumbled during the highly anticipated boxing match between Mike Tyson And Jake Paul. Despite attracting a huge global audience, the event was marred by widespread technical problems, leaving thousands of viewers frustrated.
“We crashed the site,” Paul boasted after his controversial victory over 58-year-old Tyson. “This is the biggest event. Over 120 million people on Netflix.”
Social media was flooded with complaints about slow buffering, frozen screens and other technical issues. Even legendary boxer Evander Holyfield experienced audio problems during the live broadcast.

Controversial win for Jake Paul

Netflix remained silent on the specific impact of the technical glitches. The company has invested heavily in live event capabilities, with the aim of boosting its advertising business. However, as a report in Bloomberg noted, this latest incident follows previous livestream mishaps, including the chaotic Love Is Blind reunion.
The boxing match itself, held at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, failed to live up to the hype, with critics labeling it as a lackluster affair. Paul was controversially awarded a unanimous decision victory after eight rounds.
The event was expected to be a major driver of Netflix subscriptions, with analysts predicting a potential gain of 10 million in the fourth quarter. However, the technical issues and disappointing battle may have dampened these expectations.
Social media users expressed their disappointment, with many questioning Netflix’s ability to handle large-scale live events. As the company continues to explore live programming, it will need to address these technical challenges to ensure future success.