Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul Fight: Netflix Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over Buffering Issues, Streaming Glitches

A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Netflix, which suffered severe streaming issues during the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight.

Ronald "Blue" Denton of Florida filed the suit, arguing with thousands of other viewers that they experienced extreme problems-buffering, glitches, and inability to access throughout as they tried to view the highly publicized event.

Frustration Peaks as Paul vs Tyson Streaming Problems Persist

According to TMZ, the problems started even as early as 8 PM ET on fight night. Social media got stormed with complaints, with the majority showing frustration over the poor streaming quality.

Even Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy joined the chorus by posting a video displaying his encounter while subscribing to Netflix's stream of the event.

Arbitration Claim for Breach of Contract

Denton, the plaintiff, claims that subscribers, who he said paid to access the high-profile event, were let down by the platform's failure to deliver a seamless streaming experience. He is seeking damages that are not specified but commensurate with the claimed inconvenience and poor service.

Netflix Acknowledged the Problem But Believed Streaming Was Successful

While Netflix has not publicly addressed the lawsuit, the company acknowledged streaming issues in a statement released the day after the event. The statement admitted to disruptions during the broadcast but stopped short of elaborating on the causes or providing solutions for future live events.

"We don't want to dismiss the poor experience of some members," Netflix officials stated, "and know we have room for improvement, but still consider this event a huge success."

Even media personality Howard Stern warned that Netflix should do better next time so things like this won't happen in the future, Fox News reports.

"You know, I don't how this stuff works, but you gotta make sure it works. ... But if you f--- up people's football, there's gonna be hell to pay," Stern said.

Last week, Netflix, along with LeBron James, was slapped with a lawsuit for stealing the "Rez Ball" screenplay. According to the scriptwriter, the said movie shared a glaring similarity with his original script.

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