When Amazon Prime Video became an exclusive partner with the NFL in 2022 — the first time a streaming service received a full, exclusive package of NFL games — the buzzword in the sports media industry was “proof of concept.

The Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight was a financial success, drawing a big live crowd and millions of viewers. But its technical issues – primarily buffering – have drawn concerns over whether the streamer can handle its next huge audience for a live event.