Boxing fans eagerly tuning in for the undercard fights ahead of the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul showdown faced unexpected frustration, as Netflix’s live stream experienced widespread technical difficulties.

Across the U.S., viewers vented their annoyance over buffering, freezing, and other broadcast issues that disrupted the event.

Broadcast Team Struggles Add to Chaos

It wasn’t just viewers battling glitches; on-air talent encountered significant hurdles too.

Host Kate Scott was caught asking producers, “Where are we?” as communication among the team broke down.

Meanwhile, boxing legends Lennox Lewis and Evander Holyfield faced their own challenges, unable to hear each other clearly during discussions.

At one point, Lewis attempted to inject humor, asking Holyfield if he thought Tyson might bite Paul’s ear—a nod to Tyson’s infamous 1997 incident.

Unfortunately, Holyfield missed the question entirely due to audio problems, and by the time clarity was restored, the conversation had already shifted.

Live Mishaps Continue Throughout the Night

The technical blunders didn’t stop there. After the Mario Barrios-Abel Ramos fight, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was left scrambling when his microphone cut out during an interview.

Former wide receiver Michael Irvin had to step in, lending Jones his mic to salvage the moment.

Fans flooded social media with complaints. Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix humorously described the situation, writing, “Holyfield can’t hear Kate Scott, so Lennox Lewis is yelling questions at him like you would your grandfather.”

Others were less forgiving, calling the production “horrible,” “pitiful,” and an “absolute disaster.”

One particularly irate viewer demanded compensation, posting, “At least TWO months need to be free cause hell no, ain’t no way!”

Financial Success Despite Setbacks

While the streaming debacle left fans irate, the financial figures told a different story.

The Tyson-Paul event, held at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, raked in over $17.8 million at the gate, making it the biggest U.S. boxing event outside of Las Vegas.

This staggering sum nearly doubled the Texas record previously set by Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez in 2021 and ranked among the highest-grossing combat sports events in the U.S. outside Vegas, second only to a 2016 UFC bout.

What’s Next for Tyson and Paul?

Despite the technical headaches, the event’s massive turnout—expected to exceed 70,000 attendees—cemented its status as a box-office triumph.

With the fight’s financial success grabbing headlines, fans are already speculating about what’s next for both Tyson and Paul.

While the broadcast team and Netflix face calls to improve future streams, it’s clear that the financial draw of this matchup has left a lasting impression on the boxing world.

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