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.

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.

The fight Friday night between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul experienced streaming problems according to many viewers on social media. Many viewers took to Twitter/X and Bluesky to express their frustrations with streaming and buffering problems before and during the fight.