Why Jerry Jones is Praising Netflix despite Streaming Problems during Tyson vs. Paul

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Nov 20, 2024, 19:40 IST

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The Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight drew a record 108 million viewers on Netflix, but streaming glitches raised concerns for upcoming NFL games. Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones defended Netflix, highlighting the platform's success in handling a Super Bowl-sized audience. He believes the experience offers valuable lessons for future broadcasts, especially with Netflix's new three-year deal to stream NFL games.

Why Jerry Jones is Praising Netflix despite Streaming Problems during Tyson vs. Paul

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The highly anticipated boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul last Friday had an incredible viewership of 108 million, breaking into the record book for the most streamed sporting event. The match was promoted for months which excited fans across the world. But as many tuned into Netflix on Friday, there were mixed reactions. Though the event was very successful, the quality was below standard at the critical moments during the stream.

Streaming Glitches Raise Concerns for the NFL Fans

The Tyson-Paul fight experienced several glitches, with the visuals freezing here and there. NFL fans were alarmed by this because it may affect the broadcast quality of their live Christmas games. With the Christmas holiday season nearing its end, high-profile NFL match-ups will be distributed via the streaming giant, and fans are now worried about probable interruptions at critical game moments.

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Jerry Jones Sticks Up for Netflix Streaming Initiative

The Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones defended the company, saying that Netflix has had its challenges, but it was surely successful as well. He insists that the Tyson-Paul fight saw viewership comparable to that of the Super Bowl, an impossible task even for streaming. When speaking on the 105.3 The Fan podcast, he noted that Netflix performed excellently in handling the coverage of a very large global audience. He indicated that just a few years ago, the streaming platforms could only handle such a tiny fraction of that number, and 15 to 17 million viewers was still a milestone.

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Takeaways from Netflix's Tyson-Paul

Going into the NFL's Christmas Day games, Jones sees the Tyson-Paul experiences on Netflix as providing future broadcasters with some important takeaways. According to him, the streamer now has a template upon which it could refine its processes and deliver a better experience for the audience in view of the exciting matches lined up. The next broadcasts will be viewed through a magnifying glass with a three-year, $150 million deal between Netflix and the NFL. It is working through technical issues to afford seamless coverage for fans worldwide.
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