Many viewers had their screens freeze or endlessly buffer, with some crashes reported as well. The 60 million who tuned in were an all-time high for the service. In a note to employees, Netflix Chief Technology Officer Elizabeth Stone admitted that there were problems.

Many third-party commentators are suspicious of Netflix’s ability to perform technically when it comes to streaming future high-profile sporting events.

The fight attracted a huge amount of media coverage. Tyson is one of the most famous men on the planet, while Paul drew in a younger audience. According to Paul, 120 million viewers watched it live globally on Netflix. The tech firm has said it will reveal further viewing figures on Tuesday.