Last updated on April 29th, 2025 at 09:43 pm
Last Friday, the boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul broke several sports betting and streaming records. The fight came to a conclusion with Jake Paul winning the fight after 8 rounds by conclusion. It was a fun and entertaining fight. However, not for everyone that paid to watch it on Netflix due to streaming glitches. Therefore, it is not a surprise to see Netflix Sued Over the Tyson-Paul Fight Streaming Glitch.
According to the latest fighting news, Ronald “Blue” Denton, a resident of Florida, has initiated a class-action lawsuit against Netflix for $50 million, citing breach of contract and misleading practices due to streaming problems during the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight. Viewers encountered significant buffering, glitches, and service interruptions, which hindered their ability to view the event. The lawsuit asserts that Netflix was ill-equipped to handle the event’s substantial demand and did not deliver a reliable streaming service, despite assurances of a seamless viewing experience.
Ronald “Blue” Denton, a resident of Hillsborough County, Florida, has claimed that the streaming service is in violation of contract due to persistent technical issues. In contract, sportsbooks were also inundated with wagers before and during the fight. However, their sports betting software and servers were able to handle the load without any issues.
Netflix Sued Over the Tyson-Paul Fight Streaming Glitch for Breach of Contract
The class-action lawsuit, submitted in a Florida state court, is pursuing damages amounting to no less than $50 million. Filed on Monday, the lawsuit seeks unspecified financial compensation and aims to establish class-action status for other consumers impacted by the issues.
The complaint charges Netflix with breach of contract and engaging in deceptive trade practices as per Florida law. Denton asserts that Netflix was “grossly unprepared” for the significant demand during the Paul-Tyson fight, resulting in a livestream that was deemed “unwatchable” due to these complications.
Sixty million Americans were eager to witness the matchup between ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson, known as ‘The Baddest Man on the Planet,’ and YouTuber-turned-prizefighter Jake Paul. However, the lawsuit asserts that what they encountered was ‘The Baddest Streaming on the Planet.’
The complaint alleges that numerous viewers were unable to see parts of the fight due to various interruptions.
“Netflix subscribers faced significant streaming problems and should have anticipated these issues, as they have occurred previously. Their level of preparedness was severely lacking,” the lawsuit states.
Here’s a more detailed breakdown of the Class Action lawsuit
Denton, a Netflix subscriber from Hillsborough County, Florida, filed the lawsuit in Florida state court.
- Alleged Breach of Contract: The lawsuit claims Netflix breached its contract with viewers by failing to provide a stable stream, despite the event being touted as the “most-streamed global sporting event ever”.
- Streaming Issues: Viewers reported widespread problems, including buffering, glitches, outages, and some were unable to access the stream at all.
- Netflix Response: Netflix acknowledged some members experienced a poor viewing experience but stated they considered the event a success and had room for improvement, according to TMZ.
Tyson vs Paul Fight – The most wagers and stake on a boxing Fight in Entain History
Despite Jake Paul being the favorite, the majority of wagers were on Mike Tyson according to Entain. A Entain spokesperson reported that the heavyweight fight held on Friday night in Arlington, Texas, attracted a greater number of bets and a higher amount of money wagered than any other boxing or MMA event in the nearly seven-year history of sportsbook BetMGM. Sportsbook Pay Per Head companies also report record number of wagers on that fight taken by bookies.
Considering the age disparity between the two competitors, it was reasonable to expect that Paul would be favored by the bookmaker prior to the match.
However, due to Tyson’s legendary reputation, it was also predictable that, according to Entain data, he would command the majority of the betting, with 68% of wagers placed in his favor. Furthermore, a knockout victory for Iron Mike emerged as the most popular betting option.