Prior to Tyson’s return, 60 million households tuned in … Viewers complain of “just watching buffering”
Publication date: 2024-11-18 14:31 Updated: 2024-11-18 14:33
Mike Tyson (58) competes in a boxing match with professional boxer turned YouTuber Jake Paul (27) at the home stadium of the Dallas Cowboys on the 16th (local time). Image = Netflix
While Mike Tyson’s boxing comeback took place, Netflix, which dominated live streaming, boasted in its viewership ratings, but was criticized by fans for service quality issues.
On the 16th (local time), a boxing match was held between Jake Paul (27) and Mike Tyson (58) at the home stadium of the Dallas Cowboys.
70,000 viewers flocked to the site to watch 58-year-old Tyson’s fight against YouTuber boxer Paul, 31 years his junior.
Online viewing also set a big record. Netflix, which just streamed the game, said it “even compromised the buffering system,” he said.
Screen buffer during Netflix live broadcast. Photo = Capture from X (@IcyVert)
Then the viewers poured out their complaints. The main response was that the buffering was so bad that it was not possible to watch properly.
Viewers commented on the post, “Buffering, Tyson’s bump, and buffering, buffering,” “Out of 60 million homes, how many are properly tuned?”, “Are you bragging? “Please excuse,” “Viewers were still stuck on the second round due to buffering,” and “It was buffering, so I watched it in 144p quality later.”
Additionally, in addition to the responses to the post, many articles hashtagged Netflix and attached photos of buffering screens.
US business media CNBC reported, citing DownDetector, a site that monitors online access outages, that by 11 pm (Eastern time) on the day of the game, about 95,000 reports of connection problems had been received.
This is not the first time that Netflix has come under fire for the quality of its live broadcasts. Last year, the BBC announced that popular dating show ‘Love is Blind Reunion’ had gone live and apologized for a glitch.
At the same time, apart from the quality of the live broadcast today, the age difference between the two players was also criticized. Although Tyson was known as a ‘nuclear fist’ in the past, he lost heavily to a young player in his 20s.
According to CNN, Evander Holyfield, the former heavyweight champion of the world and one of Tyson’s rivals during his prime, laughed bitterly, saying, “It wasn’t a good match.” NBA legend Magic Johnson, who also watched all of Tyson’s games, said, “It’s sad. I couldn’t watch it anymore, so I turned off the broadcast,” he said, shaking his head.
Former heavyweight Tony Bellew criticized his opponent Paul, saying, “You shouldn’t watch the fight until he’s fighting a healthy man and not a grandfather. This is because Paul has played against retired players like Tyron Woodley (42), Anderson Silva (49), and Nate Diaz (39).
Reporter Seo Hee won shw@etnews.com
2024-11-18 05:31:00
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How do you think Mike Tyson’s training regimen leading up to the match impacted his performance considering his age?
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Boxing Analyst:
1. Can you comment on the age factor in Mike Tyson’s performance and how that might have affected his ability to compete with a much younger opponent like Jake Paul?
2. How do you assess Tyson’s overall performance in the match, taking into account his age and the type of fight?
3. Do you think that the 58-year-old boxing legend still has potential for further competition, or should he retire after this event?
4. What are some key considerations for older athletes who want to compete against younger opponents in similar circumstances?
5. From a technical perspective, how can boxing matches be improved to ensure that everyone can enjoy them without experiencing buffering issues?
Consumer Rights Advocate:
1. What are your thoughts on Netflix’s responsibility for ensuring high-quality live streaming for its subscribers?
2. How serious are connection problems like buffering and other disruptions for consumers, especially when they are paying for a service?
3. Can you comment on the need for Netflix to improve its infrastructure to cater to increasing demand for live events like this one?
4. Are there any legal implications for Netflix’s failure to provide reliable service, and if so, what are they?
5. What should consumers do if they experience persistent issues with their streaming services, and how can they ensure that their concerns are addressed effectively?
