Boxing fans never quite know what to expect when Mike Tyson steps into the spotlight. But even the most seasoned viewers weren't ready for the curveball thrown their way during Friday night's showdown between Tyson and social media star Jake Paul—broadcast live on Netflix.
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If unpredictability was the theme of the night, Tyson delivered. Unfortunately for some, it came in a form nobody anticipated: the 58-year-old legend's bare behind making an unscheduled appearance. In a pre-fight locker room interview, Tyson walked away from the camera with the kind of casual disregard only he can pull off, giving the world an unfiltered look at his jockstrapped exit. The camerawork caught up a split second too late, and the damage—or spectacle—was done.
Netflix, usually savvy with its real-time responses, didn't shy away from leaning into the viral moment. A playful post from the streaming giant poked fun at the incident, a cheeky nod to an evening that had more technical slip-ups than smooth sequences. For many viewers, though, the unexpected "Tyson moment" was overshadowed by a bigger frustration—severe buffering and lag issues that plagued the broadcast.
Mike Tyson's pre-fight interview got real cheeky. #PaulTyson pic.twitter.com/xPR3L0R9C0
— Netflix (@netflix) November 16, 2024
According to Down Detector, over 88,000 users reported trouble with the streaming service during the event. As fans refreshed their screens and dealt with interruptions, the scene of Tyson's candid moment turned from comedic relief into salt in the wound.
While Tyson's antics can often make for good headlines, this time around, Netflix's technical performance shared the spotlight—but not in the way anyone had hoped. For a night intended to showcase the drama and pageantry of the ring, it was a reminder that sometimes the real fight is just getting the feed to work.
