Sydney Thomas, the ring girl from the Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul fight, hilariously responds to her sudden rise to fame after being playfully crowned the ‘real winner’ of the match by fans and social media
Ring Girl Sydney Thomas steals the spotlight
Ring girl Sydney Thomas has found herself at the center of attention following the Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul fight.
The 20-year-old model and social media personality went viral during the event at AT&T Stadium in Texas.
Thomas, one of five ring girls at the fight, became an unexpected sensation, drawing more attention than the actual match.
Thomas is crowned the ‘real winner’
Although Jake Paul defeated the legendary Mike Tyson, it was Sydney Thomas who stole the show.
@iamsydneythomas ring girl, close enough 🤷🏼♀️ #paulvstyson #ringgirl
One spectator even declared Thomas the “real champ” after saying she brought more action to the ring than the fight itself.
Her appearance quickly became the talk of the event, leaving fans online buzzing.
Sydney Thomas reacts to her viral fame
The day after the fight, Thomas shared a hilarious TikTok video reacting to her newfound fame.
In the video, she pretended to wake up and checked her phone, stunned by her trending status.
Her caption read: “Waking up to see I’m trending for the Tyson v Paul fight.”
“I’m happy you guys enjoyed the broadcast!” she added, thanking fans for their support.
One person said: How about we give the respect and attention to the actual talents. The 2 female boxers that fought before Tyson. Now that was a fight.
A second wrote: The other ring girl was prettier. Y’all are trippin.
While a third commented: She is beautiful on the inside. Beautiful on the outside is irrelevant.
Another added: She is hot
Someone else said: About time men in shorts were paraded
Sydney Thomas is more than just a ring girl.
She is a University of Alabama student balancing academics with her modeling career. Thomas made her debut as a ring girl last month at a fight in Puerto Rico.
Since the Tyson vs Paul fight, her Instagram following has skyrocketed to over half a million.
The Tyson vs Paul fight was a global spectacle.
Jake Paul’s victory over the 58-year-old Tyson garnered 120 million viewers worldwide.
Netflix, which streamed the event, claimed that 60 million households tuned in, calling it a “record-breaking night.”
While the fight may not have lived up to expectations, Sydney Thomas’s star power was undeniable.
Sydney Thomas’s viral fame is a testament to the unexpected moments that make sporting events unforgettable.
While Jake Paul’s victory over Tyson may have been the main event, Thomas emerged as the true “winner” in the eyes of many fans.
Her popularity continues to grow, and it seems like we’ll be seeing much more of Thomas in the future.