Netflix faced a storm of technical difficulties during its highly anticipated Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight on Nov. 15, 2024. Despite being the world’s largest streaming platform, Netflix struggled under the weight of consumer demand, with users reporting glitches, prolonged loading times, and outright freezing—even before the fighters stepped into the ring.
Mike Tyson, a boxing legend at 58, entered the match against social media star turned boxer Jake Paul, 30 years his junior. Fans hoped Tyson’s experience would shine through, but Paul ultimately emerged victorious after eight contentious rounds. There’s no way to out train father time, it seems. Seeing a 58-year-old Tyson struggle in the ring was obviously tough for many boxing fans.
Anyone with 2 eyes could see that was scripted. All a show for Netflix. THAT’S why it was free
— Michael_Karie (@Michael_Karie) November 16, 2024
Jake Paul lost against Tommy Fury who is basically the equivalent of a triple-a baseball player…
He only fights washed fighter because that’s all he can fight…
— K.E.U. (@shai_isthe_goat) November 16, 2024
Haha I turned it off. Embarrassing
— Reff Van Gundy (@QBetterscope) November 16, 2024
Tyson launched an aggressive start, showing flashes of the dominance that once defined his career. However, Paul, known for his unconventional rise in boxing, turned the tide with precision strikes. Tyson managed to rally in the fourth round, delivering a few memorable moments, but he struggled to maintain momentum. By the fight’s end, Tyson had landed just 19 punches compared to Paul’s 78, highlighting the disparity in output.
The fight sparked debates over fairness, with critics pointing to the significant age gap and Tyson’s decades-long absence from the ring. Many questioned whether the match was staged to favor Paul, whose celebrity appeal continues to draw audiences.
That was thank you for the 20 million I’ll gladly lose intentionally for that money, Mike Tyson
— Arrest Jack Dorsey (@arrest_jack) November 16, 2024
Fight outcome, predictable… watching an illegal live stream from Antonio Brown on X in order to see the fight was more of a wild card.
— Paul Foley (@pfoley58) November 16, 2024
Yep just wasted 15$ bouta dispute these charges
— Katie ❤️ | Top 0.79%😈 | Free OF 😫 (@thaofficialkat) November 16, 2024
In the final moments, boos echoed through the arena as Paul bowed to Tyson, a gesture of respect following the lackluster bout. However, fans remain divided. Was it a genuine competition or a spectacle orchestrated to boost Paul’s boxing credibility? Either way, Paul moved to 11-1 lifetime with seven knockouts. Tyson’s career record now stands at 50-7 with one no-contest.
As questions linger, Netflix’s technical failures have added to the controversy, frustrating subscribers and marring what was supposed to be a monumental event in sports entertainment. The fight will undoubtedly be remembered—but perhaps not for the reasons anyone expected.
@netflix You f*ggots had how long to prepare for this and you cant even keep it up? #PaulTyson #Netflix #buffering pic.twitter.com/2LxTMuo4ke
— DeadCrows (@DeadCr0ws) November 16, 2024
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