Netflix Slammed with Class-Action Lawsuit Over Glitchy Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul Fight Stream

Netflix’s broadcast of the much-anticipated Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul boxing match is now at the center of a legal storm.

According to TMZ Sports, Ronald “Blue” Denton filed a class-action lawsuit against the streaming giant in Florida on Monday, just days after countless viewers experienced severe streaming issues during the fight, which saw Jake Paul defeat Iron Mike.

Court documents reveal that Denton claims he and thousands of others tuned in around 8 PM ET on Friday, they were met with “legendary problems,” including no access, streaming glitches, and relentless buffering. The complaints were echoed across social media, with users flooding X to vent their frustration. Even Barstool Sports’ Dave Portnoy shared a video highlighting his own streaming woes.

Denton’s suit accuses Netflix of breach of contract, among other allegations, and seeks unspecified damages. Despite the backlash, Netflix has not made a public statement about the lawsuit. However, the company did acknowledge the issues in a statement on Saturday: “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.”

Now, all eyes are on how Netflix will respond to this legal challenge and whether it will take steps to ensure smoother streaming experiences in the future.

As the drama unfolds, Netflix is sure to face more scrutiny over its streaming mishaps and how it plans to address them moving forward. With thousands of frustrated fans and a class-action lawsuit now in the mix, it’s clear that the fallout from this fight is far from over. Stay tuned—because this showdown might just move from the ring to the courtroom.