Netflix is facing a class-action lawsuit over streaming quality problems during the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight. Despite these issues, a Netflix executive has called the event a "huge success."
Numerous viewers complained about constant buffering and other streaming glitches during the fight. Ronald "Blue" Denton filed the lawsuit, alleging "legendary problems" that ruined his viewing experience. He is suing for breach of contract and seeking unspecified damages.
Netflix CTO Elizabeth Stone acknowledged the need for improvement but maintained that the event was a success, citing 60 million viewers. She discussed the technical challenges of streaming the fight and the team's focus on stream stability:
This unprecedented scale created many technical challenges...We don’t want to dismiss the poor experience of some members, and know we have room for improvement, but still consider this event a huge success.
This fight marks Netflix's entry into live sports streaming. The company plans to stream NFL games on Christmas Day, but the lawsuit and technical challenges highlight the need for significant improvements to their streaming infrastructure.
Source: TMZ
