As we prepare to watch Mike Tyson return to the ring for his first professional fight in 19 years, some Netflix viewers have taken to social media to vent their frustrations.
At 58 years old, many have question if Tyson still has "it" and whether or not he should be stepping foot in the ring with at his age -- let alone against an opponent who is just 27.
Mike Tyson and Jake Paul is a must-watch fight. Credit: Stephen McCarthy / Getty
With an estimated 80,000 fans filling AT&T Studium in Arlington, Texas, it looks like many Netflix viewers are wishing that they had just bought a ticket to watch this historic fight.
Yes, even as I type these words... my stream has frozen.
And with a must-watch boxing match about to take place - one that we'll no doubt be talking about for a long time to come - it looks like many Netflix users are struggling to stream tonight's live event.
Taking to X, one person wrote: "Can someone at AT&T stadium stream the fight from their cellphone on X? It will be a better signal than Netflix is putting out."
"I hope your stock plummets next week because of this bulls**t @netflix," former NFL linebacker Will Compton tweeted.
"Seriously @netflix should be embarrassed right now. As soon as people actually want to use their service, THIS IS WHAT WE GET," another added.
Some people were even sharing pictures and videos of their feeds experiencing an "error":
Another tweeted: "The only real question after tonight’s fight will be how much Netflix’s stock price plunges come Monday morning after this disastrous attempt at streaming!?"
And in response to Netflix live-tweeting about the event, one person replied: "I'm enjoying a spinning circle instead."
With another frustrated viewer adding: "It's 4 am. I have been up all night just so netflix can ruin it."
How to fix Netflix streaming issues:
If you are experiencing issues, here are some resolutions that will hopefully help your experience:
For Computers:- Mac: Completely shut down your computer, wait for about 10 seconds, and then turn it back on.
- Windows: Restart your computer. Next, clear Netflix cookies from your web browser, and try loading Netflix again.
- Apple TV: Close the Netflix app completely and restart your Apple TV. After restarting, reinstall the Netflix app.
- Cable/Set-top Box: Restart your set-top box and your home network. Afterward, reopen the Netflix app.
- Chromecast: To reset your device, hold down the button on your Chromecast for 25 seconds or until the indicator light starts flashing.
- PlayStation 5: Ensure that your network supports streaming services like Netflix. Networks like mobile hotspots, cellular, or satellite may not perform optimally for streaming.
- Xbox One: Uninstall the Netflix app by navigating to 'Manage App' and selecting 'Uninstall All.' Confirm the uninstallation by selecting 'Uninstall All' again. Once removed, reinstall the app, select it once the download completes, and try logging in again.
For more information or more specific details on a particular device, you can visit Netflix's help center HERE.
Let's hope something is done... and quick.