Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy experienced a hilariously awkward wardrobe malfunction while enjoying a night of high-stakes boxing in Miami on Friday night. The media mogul, making a rare public outing with his girlfriend Camryn D'Aloia, found himself in a precarious situation as his trousers repeatedly threatened to fall down during the much-anticipated Jake Paul versus Anthony Joshua bout.
A Ringside Fashion Emergency
Portnoy, who was seated in a premium ringside seat at the Kaseya Center, took to social media platform X to share his sartorial dilemma with followers. In a video posted during the event, he explained, "Listen, I'm ringside at this fight and my pants keep falling down." He revealed the simple root of the problem: the trousers he had chosen to wear were too long and, crucially, lacked belt loops, leaving him with no immediate fix for the embarrassing situation.
The incident occurred as the audience awaited the main event, which was being streamed live globally by Netflix. In a twist of corporate serendipity, help arrived from an unexpected quarter. A staff member from the streaming giant Netflix approached Portnoy and handed him a belt, having apparently observed his struggle from afar.
Netflix to the Rescue
Portnoy, clearly amused, showcased the belt to his camera. "You wanna talk about this Netflix relationship? Someone from Netflix comes up with a belt and hands me a belt," he said. "They're like, 'Hey, we see your pants are too big and keep falling down, here's a belt.'" He praised the gesture as "first class stuff" from Netflix, joking about the timing given his company's recent lucrative deal to move three major Barstool podcasts to the platform.
Meanwhile, the fight itself delivered drama in the ring. Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua secured a knockout victory against YouTube sensation Jake Paul in the sixth round of a contest that many had predicted would end swiftly. Reports following the match suggested the powerful blow may have broken Paul's jaw.
Portnoy and D'Aloia's Rare Public Appearance
The evening also marked a notable public appearance for Portnoy with his partner, Camryn D'Aloia. The couple, who have a 22-year age gap, are rarely seen together at high-profile events. Portnoy, 48, and D'Aloia, believed to be 26, were first photographed together at a Boston Celtics NBA game in April 2024.
Little is widely known about D'Aloia, a Massachusetts native who graduated from Framingham State University in 2021 and previously worked at Nutrafol. Portnoy has seldom commented on their relationship, only confirming her name last year while recounting a humorous story about the pair getting stranded on a boat off Nantucket.
With his trousers now securely fastened thanks to Netflix, Portnoy was able to enjoy the remainder of the spectacle, which concluded with Joshua now setting his sights on a potential 2026 clash with British rival Tyson Fury. The entire episode provided a moment of levity amidst the intense sporting competition, perfectly blending the worlds of streaming entertainment and professional boxing.
