Link: Netflix served the Tyson vs. Paul fight to 60 million households

Netflix recorded an unprecedented "65 million concurrent streams" during the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul boxing match, as reported by Most Valuable Promotions.

This impressive viewership was distributed across 60 million households worldwide, marking a significant milestone for the streaming service.

The massive traffic, however, overwhelmed Netflix’s servers, leading to widespread user complaints about poor stream quality and connectivity issues.

Downdetector documented over 100,000 complaints during the match, highlighting the scale of the streaming challenges.

Despite the issues, Netflix CTO Elizabeth Stone emphasized the company's efforts to maintain stability for the majority, acknowledging the success of the event amidst the drawbacks.

For additional context, the scale of streaming was compared to Disney Plus Hotstar's 59 million streams of a World Cup cricket match, underscoring the global enthusiasm for live sports on streaming platforms. #

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