A Florida man is taking on Netflix in a massive $50 million lawsuit after millions of viewers experienced frustrating glitches during the highly anticipated Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul boxing match. The fight, streamed live on Netflix, was supposed to be a historic event—bringing together the legendary former heavyweight champion and the YouTuber-turned-boxer. Instead, for many viewers, it turned into a night of endless buffering and disappointment.
Ronald “Blue” Denton, the man leading the charge, filed the class-action lawsuit in a Florida court, claiming Netflix broke its promise to deliver a seamless streaming experience. According to Denton, the technical problems ruined the event for fans who tuned in to see what was likely Tyson’s final fight in the ring.
The Fight That Turned Into a Streaming Nightmare
The Tyson-Paul fight was one of Netflix’s biggest live sports events ever, drawing over 60 million viewers worldwide. But as the audience grew, so did the problems. Many fans reported glitches, buffering, and complete outages right before and during the fight. Social media exploded with complaints from frustrated viewers, and even Down Detector, a website that tracks tech issues, reported over 85,000 problems from users trying to stream the fight.
The lawsuit claims Netflix “should have known better” and that this wasn’t the first time the platform struggled to handle a live event. It also highlights the disappointment of boxing fans who missed crucial moments of the match because of these issues.
What the Lawsuit Alleges
Denton’s lawsuit accuses Netflix of failing to prepare for the massive demand and letting customers down. It also alleges that Netflix ignored complaints from over 100,000 viewers who voiced their frustration online. The lawsuit paints a picture of fans eagerly awaiting the fight, only to be met with “legendary problems” like frozen screens, error messages, and endless loading wheels.
The stakes are high. Denton is asking for at least $50 million in damages to make up for the botched streaming experience.
The Outcome of the Fight—and the Lawsuit
While Netflix struggled with the legal fallout, the fight itself did go on. Jake Paul, the YouTuber-turned-boxer, defeated Mike Tyson in an eight-round bout, winning by unanimous decision. The match was streamed to Netflix’s 280 million subscribers at no extra cost, making it an ambitious event for the platform.
Netflix has promised to share more details about the event’s viewership, but for now, the focus is on the lawsuit. If Denton’s case gains traction, it could spell trouble for Netflix as it eyes more live sports events in the future.
This fight might be over, but the battle between Netflix and its viewers is just beginning. Will Denton land the knockout punch in court, or will Netflix find a way to dodge the blow? Stay tuned.
