Portnoy makes rare public appearance with Camryn as pants fall during Joshua-Paul fight

Dave Portnoy, the founder of Barstool Sports, attended Friday night’s Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua showdown at the Kaseya Center in Miami, sitting ringside with his girlfriend Camryn D’Aloia as Joshua stopped Paul in the sixth round in a fight streamed on Netflix.

Portnoy’s appearance provided a rare public moment for the social-media entrepreneur, who has kept his private life largely out of the spotlight in recent years. The heavyweight bout drew attention beyond the ring, in part because of Netflix’s role in presenting the event to viewers around the world and Portnoy’s ongoing business ties to the streaming platform.

Before the main event began, Portnoy took to social media to acknowledge a wardrobe blunder that briefly dominated discussions around the ringside setup. He posted a video on X in which he explained that his pants were repeatedly slipping down, noting that the pair he intended to wear was too long. “Listen, I’m ringside at this fight and my pants keep falling down,” he said. “Long story. The pants I wanted to wear were too long.” The moment became a talking point as Netflix staffers quickly stepped in with a belt; Portnoy described the intervention on camera, saying a Netflix employee offered a belt and added, “They’re like, ‘Hey, we see your pants are too big and keep falling down, here’s a belt.’” He kept the moment light, quipping, “First day with Netflix, that’s class. By the way, my pants don’t have belt buckles so there’s nothing I can do, but day one and they’re watching me.” The exchange underscored the high-profile, often chaotic nature of ringside life and the ties between Portnoy’s business ventures and Netflix.

The fight itself unfolded with Joshua delivering a knockout in the sixth round, ending Paul’s bid for a notable upset. The result kept Joshua on track for a potential cross-Atlantic clash with Tyson Fury in 2026, a matchup that has long been floated in boxing circles but has yet to be finalized. Paul, who has built a following as a social-media-driven fighter and influencer, has faced a string of controversial bouts and reactions as the sport has continued to intersect with streaming platforms and digital audiences.

The spectacle also reflected Portnoy’s evolving media footprint. He recently announced a lucrative deal enabling three of Barstool’s largest podcasts to move to Netflix, signaling a broader strategy to expand the Barstool brand beyond its original platforms. The quotes from Portnoy during the event and the Netflix belt handoff were cited by observers as a playful demonstration of the collaboration between Portnoy’s media ventures and the streaming service.

Camryn D’Aloia, Portnoy’s partner, is a relatively private figure who has appeared publicly on rare occasions alongside the entrepreneur. The couple were first pictured together at a Boston Celtics game in April 2024 and have since appeared courtside at other high-profile events. D’Aloia, who hails from Massachusetts and is reportedly around 26, studied at Framingham State University, graduating in 2021, and has been associated with Nutrafol in a community management role, though her current employment status with the company is unclear. Their public appearances have drawn interest from fans and media, given Portnoy’s prominence and the couple’s occasional appearances in entertainment and sports settings.

In the wake of the Joshua-Paul bout, analysts noted Joshua’s late-shape performance and the controversy surrounding Paul’s recent fights and claims. The Netflix stream, paired with Portnoy’s visibility and the presence of D’Aloia, highlighted the cross-section of sports, entertainment, and streaming platforms that has become a defining feature of modern celebrity culture. As both Portnoy and Netflix push into broader collaborations, observers will watch how these high-profile appearances influence audience engagement and brand dynamics across the entertainment landscape.

As discussions of a Fury showdown gain momentum for 2026, the weekend’s events in Miami served as a reminder of the evolving nature of combat sports promotion and celebrity presence. Netflix’s involvement in presenting the fight, combined with Portnoy’s ongoing media entrepreneurship, reflects a broader trend of streaming platforms investing in live sports events to attract subscriptions and boost visibility for related content. The optics of the evening—the ringside chair, the belt interlude, and the candid moments—offer a glimpse into how entertainment figures navigate public appearances amid rapid shifts in how audiences consume sports and celebrity news.