AceShowbiz - While fans filled X with anticipation for the start of Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson on Netflix, they were greeted with widespread disappointment and technical difficulties during earlier fights. Several users reported buffering issues, including Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy, who criticized the service on X. The terms "Unwatchable" and "#NetflixCrash" trended on X during the event. When Variety reached out to Netflix, a spokesperson declined to comment.

As the evening progressed, complaints emerged about the screen quality of the stream. Actress Rosie Perez, boxer Roy Jones Jr. and broadcaster Mauro Ranallo formed the commentary team, while Andre Ward, Cedric The Entertainer, and Kate Scott hosted the show at the desk. However, viewers also encountered miscommunication and technical issues during the production.

Highlighting the technical difficulties, the stream displayed a view of Mike Tyson's backside after an interview in the locker room. Additionally, the stream experienced problems early on, with viewers reporting buffering issues and miscommunication with the host.

These technical issues mirrored previous problems experienced by Netflix. USA TODAY reached out to Netflix, but there has been no comment from the platform.

The boxing event, broadcast live from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, served as a preview for Netflix's future role as the home of WWE's weekly show Monday Night Raw beginning in 2025. However, the technical difficulties raise concerns about the streaming service's ability to handle future live events.

According to Down Detector, the ongoing Netflix issues resulted in thousands of outrage reports. Users took to X to express their frustration, accusing Netflix of not being prepared for the mass of online viewers. Despite the recent update to Netflix's X page, the outage remains unaddressed.