Streaming issues of course vary depending on multiple factors, including internet connectivity. But there were loads of viewers who experienced problems Friday night, including The Athletic ’s own media writer, Andrew Marchand, who updated his followers on Bluesky on the error message he was receiving.

Netflix has six weeks to learn how to stream a massive sporting event reliably. Friday’s boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson drew 65 million viewers for the streamer, but buffering and technical issues hampered the experience and led to widespread criticism.

The Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight was a financial success, drawing a big live crowd and millions of viewers. But its technical issues – primarily buffering – have drawn concerns over whether the streamer can handle its next huge audience for a live event.