Guess what?? I’m not a sports person, like at all. But today I stayed up, I made snacks, I even dared to feel excited about the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight. But what I got was an evening of frustration, both from what happened in the ring and the disaster Netflix served up as a live stream. Should I be disappointed, probably not – but I am. Honestly, this fight was less of a knockout and more of a total flop.

So, Let me tell you what happened right before the Main Event

Before all the disappointment of the main event, fans were treated to an exciting co-main event featuring Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano. Their match was everything the Paul vs. Tyson fight wasn’t—fast-paced, skillful, and downright thrilling. Taylor emerged victorious, retaining her titles, and the fight had the energy and drama that left viewers cheering. Why couldn’t we have that same level of excitement for the main event? I have no idea, smh!

The Fight That Couldn’t Fight Back

Let me get to the so-called main event now. Mike Tyson is a legend, but let’s face it—at 58, his best fights are behind him. He showed flashes of his old ferocity early on, but by Round 4, he looked like he was punching through molasses and would rather sit down and rest his eyes. Meanwhile, Jake Paul, the internet’s most persistent little brother, acted like he was sparring at his local gym, not in a highly publicized bout.

Did he knock Tyson out? No. Did he deliver any jaw-dropping moments? Also no. What he did do was coast to a unanimous decision after eight lackluster rounds. Honestly, if this fight had a flavor, it would be plain grits… No salt, no butter, cheese or even sugar (eww…) added. In my opinion this fight should have been a draw and I feel sorry for anyone who paid a ticket to be there.

Netflix, Honey, What Happened?

Now, let’s talk about the real knockout of the night: Netflix’s streaming service. Or, should I say, the lack of it. From the constant buffering to streams freezing mid-punch, it was a total circus—and not the fun kind. Social media lit up with complaints, with fans stuck staring at spinning wheels instead of the fight they paid for. I had more action refreshing my screen than what was happening in the ring. For an event hyped this much, the technical problems were just embarrassing. At one point, I was staring at a frozen frame one of the earlier fights, wondering if my internet provider had quit on me just at the right time.

Y’all know how big as Netflix is, and you’d think they could handle a little traffic. Instead, they gave us what felt like a bad throwback to when the internet made that screeching dial-up sound. I guess I just gave my age away with that last comment!

And can we talk about the unforgettable moment when Tyson’s Butt cheeks made a cameo during an interview segment? I mean wow, LOL. Seriously, who decided that showing off Tyson’s rear was a good idea? It felt like a bizarre episode of a reality show, and not in a good way.

Was It Worth It?

If you ask me, the whole thing felt like a giant cash grab. Tyson doesn’t need this for his legacy, and Jake Paul still hasn’t proved he’s a legitimate boxer, at least not to me. The only thing they successfully did was make my Friday night feel like a waste. I mean, I missed watching On Patrol Live for this!?!?!

This was A Waste of My Evening

I came looking for drama, excitement, something. Instead, I got a slow, uninspired fight and a streaming service that couldn’t keep up with its own marketing. Maybe it’s time to stop buying into the hype of these “celebrity” boxing matches. Or at least, until someone figures out how to make them worth watching. I guess I’ll have to stick to watching 90 Day Fiancé and 1000lb Sisters for my drama fix for now. At least I know those ladies can deliver.

Did you watch the fight? Please tell me I wasn’t the only one left feeling duped.