Man from Florida Files Lawsuit Against Netflix for Technical Issue in Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul Match
In the world of sports and entertainment, the highly-anticipated boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul, livestreamed by Netflix on November 15, 2024, has generated more than just excitement. The event, which took place at the AT&T stadium in Arlington, Texas [6], has been the subject of two significant lawsuits.
Firstly, a lawsuit has been filed against Netflix due to the widespread streaming issues experienced during the event. Ronald "Blue" Denton, a viewer from Hillsborough County, Florida, has accused Netflix of breach of contract and unfair, deceptive actions [4][5][3]. The lawsuit seeks class-action status, alleging that Netflix failed to provide a reliable livestream, despite prior experiences with similar event streaming problems. Viewers were faced with problems such as no access, streaming glitches, and buffering issues, which marred their viewing experience [7].
In a separate lawsuit, Mike Tyson is being sued by music producer Ty Fyffe. The lawsuit alleges that Tyson used the hip-hop track "Murdergram," originally performed by Jay-Z, DMX, and Ja Rule, without permission in a promo for the fight [1][2]. Fyffe claims this unauthorized use caused financial harm and falsely implied his endorsement of the event. The lawsuit demands royalties and a share of Tyson's earnings from the fight, which drew massive Netflix viewership and broke streaming records.
Amidst these legal proceedings, the boxing match itself has been widely criticized as being boring [8]. Some viewers speculated that the fight may have been staged, while others expressed disappointment that Mike Tyson, known for his formidable knockout ratio, lost to Jake Paul. A meme circulated claiming that Paul would fight Jimmy Carter next, reflecting the unexpected outcome of the match.
Regardless of the outcome, the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul boxing match has undeniably left its mark, not just in the ring, but also in the courtroom.
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- Despite the boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul creating a significant stir in the future of tech-based entertainment, with its livestream on Netflix generating controversy and breaking streaming records, the event has also triggered two lawsuits.
- In the realm of tech and law, music producer Ty Fyffe has filed a lawsuit against Mike Tyson, claiming unauthorized use of a hip-hop track in a promo for the fight, alleging financial harm and false endorsement.
