This isn’t the first time Netflix has had issues with live streaming.
Last year, it apologised after a much-publicised livestream of its hit dating show, the Love is Blind reunion, was delayed due to a glitch.
The technical reason for the delay was unclear but the streaming giant said it was “incredibly sorry”.
No reason has been given for these latest issues, but Chris Stokel-Walker, a tech reporter, said that the huge demand to watch the fight was “Netflix’s undoing”.
“Netflix has done live broadcasting before,” he said.
“What’s different, was that this fight was so hyped.
“There were so many viewers that were wanting to watch this, given the personalities involved – Jake Paul with his huge following, Mike Tyson returning to the ring for the first time in decades.
“Even people who aren’t major boxing fans wanted to tune in because of all the coverage.
“As a result, there was additional demand well above and beyond your average live event, like a comedy special, or the live golf tournament they previously broadcast.”
Mr Stokel-Walker said that with Netflix intending to move towards more live sports in future, including a new deal with WWE from next year, it “needs to get this fixed”.
“They have to expect that if they’re going to get into this world, they’re going to have to get used to this volume of people coming,” he said.
“The Tyson vs Paul fight was one of the most high profile examples of an event they’ve done live, so it’s really not ideal.
“People will be watching this and wondering can they cope.”
Additional reporting by Emma Pengelly.
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