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Netflix is ​​under fire as fight fans tuning into the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight face a host of issues
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Netflix is ​​under fire as fight fans tuning into the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight face a host of issues

Netflix hosted the entire Jake Paul-Mike Tyson fight card on Friday night, but as more viewers started tuning into the streaming site, it became harder for some to watch.

Sports fans took to social media to complain that they could not watch the fight without it buffering and distorting their view of the fights. Problems started to arise during the fight between Marios Barrios and Abel Ramos and only increased leading up to the fight between Amanda Serrano and Katie Taylor.

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Lucas Bahdi and Armando Casamonica fight during Netflix: Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson at AT&;T Stadium on November 15, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Sarah Stier/Getty Images for Netflix/Getty Images)

Fans made their voices heard.

Netflix did not immediately respond to a request for comment from FOX Business.

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The Paul-Tyson tent fight had yet to begin when trouble arose. Even during the broadcast itself, commentators had problems.

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Boxing legend Evander Holyfield and Dallas Cowboys team owner Jerry Jones had their microphones cut out as they tried to talk about the fights. Ironically, Jones praised the NFL’s partnership with Netflix.

Mike Tyson punch

November 14, 2024; Irving, Texas, USA; Mike Tyson punches Jake Paul after weighing in at the Toyota Music Factory. (Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images/IMAGN)

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The fight is the biggest test for the streaming service in the sports world. The Paul-Tyson fight will bring in more live viewers than the service has seen, as the NFL hosting duties take place very soon on Christmas Day.