Kate Scott (formerly Abdo) was forced to apologise after the Netflix broadcast of Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson was subject to difficulties.
Paul and Tyson were met in a record-breaking event at the AT&T Stadium in Texas, with millions of eyes set to tune in to see the outcome of the surprise heavyweight match-up.
It was big news in the build-up to the clash that the event would be broadcast on Netflix, the first live sporting spectacle to be shown on the streaming service.
The broadcast was hosted by award-winning sports presenter Scott, who had a star-studded cast of guests including heavyweight legends Evander Holyfield and Lennox Lewis.
During an exchange with Tyson’s former two-time conqueror Holyfield, he was unable to hear her line of questioning.
He was forced to listen to Lewis who put the questions to him, with the headphones he was wearing not working.
She was then instead turning to Lewis, Tyson’s other former rival, for alternative answers with Holyfield let out of the action.
The former undisputed cruiserweight and heavyweight champion’s brief appearance was simply marred by technical difficulties.
As a result, Scott decided to issue an apology on the service’s behalf for the difficulties so far.
She said: “Evander, I apologise. I’m so sorry about the sound.
“Lennox, thank you for helping us out with the interview. We appreciate you.
“Good to see you tonight. Good to see both of you champions with us tonight.”
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Fans were left baffled by the quality of the broadcast, which had been littered with issues, as it repeatedly froze and buffered throughout for many viewers.
They were quick to voice their outrage on social media.
One wrote: “This just turned into Lennox Lewis interviewing Evander Holyfield. Holyfield’s earpiece isn’t working.”
Another agreed: This panel is HORRENDOUS.
“Holyfield can’t hear. Lennox Lewis is unfunny and being cocky. It’s the worst.”
One also added: “Hosts asking Lennox Lewis to ask Evander Holyfield about getting his ear bit because his earpiece isn’t working.
Fans baffled by segment with Lennox Lewis and Evander Holyfield on Netflix coverage ahead of Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight
“@netflix really dropping the ball here. Should have hired a producer from Showtime or HBO.
“Really hope they fix it before Mike Tyson & Jake Paul because this is bad.”
It is clear they weren’t impressed with many keeping a keen eye on the historic event.
Paul vs Tyson will break records and barriers in the sport with many considering it the biggest of the year.
But it has attracted much backlash, and this is no different.
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