Concerns Over Upcoming Boxing Broadcast
Fans of boxing might be feeling uneasy about the upcoming Netflix broadcast of Canelo Alvarez versus Terence Crawford after a significant technical failure marred a live airing of WWE’s SmackDown. The wrestling event, being held in Saudi Arabia for the Night of Champions this Saturday, was expected to attract a massive audience and was strategically planned to coincide with the month’s Premium Live Event, following the latest direction under Triple H’s leadership.
Technical Issues During SmackDown
However, right from the beginning, the broadcast encountered issues. Just moments after Cody Rhodes walked out to the ring, Randy Orton joined to commend him for advancing past Jey Uso in the King of the Ring Semi-Final match on Monday Night. Unfortunately, as the event unfolded, the live stream abruptly cut out. Viewers were left staring at a screen displaying a message from Netflix that read,
“We’ll be right back,”
but the interruptions persisted.
History of Streaming Problems
This kind of disruption is particularly troubling given Netflix’s history of streaming problems, most notably during the fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson last November. Numerous subscribers expressed their dissatisfaction, with some even considering legal action against the service due to recurring glitches.
Impact on Boxing Fans
The announcement by Saudi matchmaker Turki Alalshikh and Dana White about the highly anticipated Canelo vs. Crawford fight scheduled for September 13 at Allegiant Stadium only added to the concerns. The recent streaming difficulties experienced during SmackDown are likely to exacerbate the anxiety among boxing fans who are eager for an uninterrupted viewing experience come fight night. As this article was published, the SmackDown stream had already been down for ten minutes without resolution, prompting World Boxing News to pledge further updates as the situation develops.
