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The highly anticipated Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight on Friday was marred by widespread streaming issues on Netflix, with many viewers facing frustrating buffering and lagging. Stepping in to save the day, former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown live- streamed the event on his social media, drawing over six million live viewers at one point.
Brown's "CTESPN" stream from a suite at AT&T Stadium lasted for nearly two hours and was still available on X as of Saturday morning. Fans praised Brown for providing a seamless alternative, allowing them to enjoy the fight without interruptions. "AB is better than Netflix and you don't charge my credit card," one fan said .
"AB really the MVP of 2024," another viewer noted . Brown posted his streaming numbers after the fight, boasting that he hosted nearly 7.7 million live viewers during the event.
"We BROKE a record tonight," Brown said , giving a shoutout to Elon Musk, who owns X. © Jason Getz-Imagn Images While some were happy to be able to watch the fight, most came away disappointed after the spectacle. Outside of a Round 1 burst, the 58-year-old Tyson barely put up a fight against Paul, who walked away with a decisive decision victory.
All three judges scored the fight for Paul, 80-72, 79-73 and 79-73. After the lackluster bout, Netflix's streaming issues continued to be a talking point. With two NFL Christmas Day games on the horizon, the streamer must resolve the glitches in a hurry to ensure a smooth experience.
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