Netflix has released a statement after claiming that Mike Tyson’s controversial fight with Jake Paul was so popular that it crashed their streaming servers.

Fans were left furious when the streaming giant’s coverage of Saturday’s fight at AT&T Stadium was temporarily cut off. Some viewers complained about buffering, which is rare in the age of high-speed Internet streaming.

Finally, a record number of Netflix subscribers were able to watch the fight without any problem since YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul, 27, won against Tyson thanks to the unanimous decision of the judges.

A company statement on strings.”

Despite record numbers, the fight was difficult to watch as Tyson turned in a slow display, while the more athletic Paul refused to aim for the knockout. Boos rang out throughout the stadium, although it seemed the fans at home remained glued to their screens as they watched the game.

The results were overwhelmingly in favor of “Problem Child”, who improved his professional record to 11-1 after handing a defeat to the former heavyweight champion.

“Iron Mike” had not fought in the ring professionally since 2005 and his last fight before his defeat in Texas took place in December 2020 in an exhibition match with Roy Jones Jr.

Netflix have yet to respond to Tyson’s extraordinary claim that he “nearly died” just months before the fight, with concerns raised about his well-being before stepping into the ring.

In June, Tyson was forced to postpone the fight for medical reasons when an ulcer flare-up delayed his scheduled July 15 fight with Paul. The fight was pushed back four months, until November, to allow the veteran to recover and continue his training.

And after losing the fight, the American boxing icon expressed further concerns over his health after making the shocking revelation that he nearly died in hospital.

“It’s one of those situations where you lost but still won. I’m grateful for last night. No regrets about getting in the ring one last time,” Tyson wrote in an article on X.

“I almost died in June. I had 8 blood transfusions. I lost half my blood and 25 pounds in the hospital and had to fight to get healthy again, so I won .

“Seeing my children see me face to face and finish 8 rounds with a talented fighter half my age in front of a packed Dallas Cowboy Stadium is an experience no man has the right to ask for. Thank you.”