Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul: Netflix suffers streaming glitches, sparks meme fest

Fans who logged into Netflix to watch Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul were left frustrated as the streaming giant suffered a series of buffering issues.

Published on: Nov 16, 2024, 12:09:11 IST

By Sanya Jain

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Millions who logged into Netflix to watch the highly-anticipated fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul were left frustrated as the streaming giant suffered a series of issues during the event. The boxing event was broadcast live on Netflix from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. While the stadium was sold out for the Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul fight, those watching from home had to battle buffering issues and snags during the live broadcast.

Jake Paul, left, fights Mike Tyson during their heavyweight boxing match, Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) (AP)

Viewers were naturally unhappy, given that the Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul fight was one of the most anticipated events to stream on Netflix. Fans took to social media to complain about the Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul fight buffering issues on Netflix.

The streaming glitches and the dreaded circle of buffering sparked some hilarious memes. In fact, #NetflixFight became one of the top trends on X (formerly Twitter) as viewers took recourse in humour to vent their frustration.

Take a look at some of the best memes on Netflix streaming issues:

One person made a whole parody account pretending to be the VP of Sports Streaming at Netflix

It was not just buffering issues that plagued Netflix. Viewers also complained about having to watch the fight in low resolution:

And the fact that viewers were told their internet connection might be the problem only fueled more anger

Jake Paul won a unanimous decision over Mike Tyson - the fight wasn't close on the judge's cards, with one giving Paul an 80-72 edge and the other two calling it 79-73.

(Also read: Mike Tyson accidentally flashed everyone before Jake Paul fight. Video goes viral)

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Sanya Jain
Sanya Jain is an Assistant Editor with Hindustan Times Digital. She has nearly a decade of experience in covering offbeat stories that speak to the everyday experience - from viral videos to human interest copies that spark conversation. Her interests stretch across business, pop culture, social media trends, entertainment and global affairs. Before joining Hindustan Times, Sanya spent two years with Moneycontrol and five years with NDTV. She holds an undergraduate degree in English literature from St Stephen’s College, Delhi, and a master’s in journalism from the Xavier Institute of Communications, Mumbai. Sanya has a sharp eye for spotting emerging trends and looking for newsworthy angles to elevate viral posts into meaningful narratives. She was the first one, for example, to cover Narayana Murthy’s remark on 70-hour work weeks that sparked a national conversation. She is equally at ease writing about business leaders as about the common man, about issues of national importance and memes that amuse social media. Sanya enjoys speaking with content creators, newsmakers and entrepreneurs to transform everyday moments into engaging, slice-of-life stories that resonate with readers. When she is not working, Sanya can be found curled up with a good book. Born and raised in Lucknow, she has spent the last several years in Delhi. She is deeply interested in animal welfare and now spends a lot of her time running after her destructive orange cat.Read More

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