Netflix's live-streamed Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul boxing match reached an average of 108 million viewers globally, marking it as the most-streamed global sporting event ever. However, many viewers experienced videos quality issues and buffering, raising concerns about the platform's readiness for future live broadcasts. NFL and WWE fans are particularly wary of these problems impacting their viewing experiences.
Despite streaming challenges, Netflix confirmed that 65 million users watched the Tyson-Pauls fight concurrently, while 38 million were from the US alone, accounting for a whopping 56% of TV viewership in that hour.
The fight not only achieved impressive viewer counts but highlighted Netflix's ambitions within live sports. However, reputable concerns linger about its ability to sustain quality with large audiences, particularly from established sports fan communities.
In addition, the match between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano shattered records by attracting 47 million average viewers, demonstrating a growing appetite for women's sports, but also accentuating Netflix's technical hurdles with larger audiences.
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