Sydney Thomas, a University of Alabama student and ring girl at the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight, is embracing her sudden rise to fame. After the match, Thomas shared that she was overwhelmed by the support she received online. "I woke up to an overwhelming amount of love and support from all of you. I can’t thank you guys enough or begin to express how grateful I am," she wrote on Instagram Stories, adding, "I love you all — thank you for your kind words." Her social media following has skyrocketed, with over 627,000 Instagram followers and 930,000 on TikTok.
Thomas reflected on the experience as a career milestone, posting on Instagram, "Getting the opportunity to step into the ring with @MikeTyson and @JakePaul for such a historic fight is something I never imagined I’d be able to say. Words can’t describe this moment or how grateful I am to be part of such an amazing team at @MostValuablePromotions." Fans also flooded her accounts with praise, with some calling her "the best part" of the event. In a Q&A, Thomas revealed she was discovered on social media and that this was only her second time as a ring girl, following her debut at an October fight in Puerto Rico.
Source: People