TOPEKA, kS— Fans tuning into Netflix to watch the highly anticipated fight between boxing legend Mike Tyson and internet personality Jake Paul were left fuming Saturday night, as technical issues rendered most of the match an incomprehensible blur. Strangely, the only part of the broadcast unaffected by glitches was an “unintended” high-definition close-up of Tyson’s bare rear end, which was inexplicably crystal clear for all 127 million viewers.
“I couldn’t make out a single punch,” complained disgruntled subscriber Jared White, who described the match as looking like “two Lego men brawling in a snowstorm.” He added, “But when Tyson kissed the interviewer on the cheek, pre-fight, Tyson’s cheeks also appeared on camera in perfect definition, I swear I could see every pore. It was almost… too clear.”
Viewers took to social media to vent about the bizarre streaming anomaly, dubbing it “the most 4K butt moment in sports history.” Netflix, which reportedly spent $150 million acquiring streaming rights to the event, has yet to comment on why the rest of the broadcast appeared to have been shot on a Nokia flip phone.
Experts were equally baffled. “It’s as if the system was programmed to prioritize gluteal detail over fight choreography,” said Dr. Elaine Patel, a streaming technology specialist. “This could be the result of an AI glitch—or perhaps someone on the production team really appreciates Tyson’s squats.”
Even Jake Paul chimed in, tweeting: “Netflix ruined my fight! Nobody even saw me land punches on Tyson, but now millions have seen his cheeks. Unacceptable.”
Some fans, however, found solace in the mishap. “Honestly, it was the highlight of the fight,” said casual viewer Linda Cho. “The punches were boring. Tyson’s butt? Iconic.”
Rumors quickly spread that Netflix is leaning into the incident, with reports suggesting an upcoming spin-off titled Mike Tyson: The Backside Chronicles. Meanwhile, petitions and class action lawsuits have gone viral, though not before dedicated fans memed Tyson’s rear as the “true winner” of the fight.
As of press time, Netflix announced plans to “reevaluate” its streaming algorithms, but not before issuing an official poster featuring Tyson’s now-infamous backside with the tagline: “No glitches. Just cheeks.”
