Paul-Tyson's ring girl Sydney Thomas remembers 'once in a lifetime,' reveals how she got started
Sydney Thomas stole the show Friday night as one of the ring girls on the Jake Paul-Mike Tyson card at AT&T Stadium, and on Monday, she opened up about herself.
The 20-year-old University of Alabama student surpassed the 500,000 follower mark on Instagram over the weekend and thanked those who showed her support during one of the biggest moments of her young career.
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Sydney Thomas stands next to Jake Paul during a weigh-in at the Toyota Music Factory in Irving, Texas. (Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile via Getty Images)
Thomas explained in a TikTok Q&A session that he was discovered on social media, according to the New York Post. She went on to model at Miami Swim Week and later appeared as a ring girl at a boxing night in Puerto Rico.
“Social media is where I got started. This summer I walked my first runway show during Miami Swim Week,” Thomas wrote. “I've worked with a few brands but I think social media is where I got the most exposure (before Paul-Tyson).”
She was also asked about her favorite part of being a ring girl in the show.
“Being in the ring with Mike Tyson for sure,” he replied. “It's a once in a lifetime opportunity. He's such a legend.”
The singing girls attend “LIVE On Netflix: Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson” at AT&T Stadium on Nov. 15. 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Sarah Stier/Getty Images for Netflix)
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He first broke his silence about his newfound fame on Saturday.
“I have been overwhelmed by so much love and support from all of you. I can't thank you guys enough or even begin to express how grateful I am,” she wrote in her Instagram Stories post. “I love you all – thank you for your kind words.”
Separately, he said in the post that he was “honored” to be a part of the night.
“Getting the chance to step into the ring with @MikeTyson and @JakePaul for a historic fight is something I never thought I'd be able to say,” he said in the post.
“Words cannot describe this moment or how grateful I am to be a part of the amazing team at @MostValuablePromotions. History is being made, and I am truly honored to be a part of it.”
He quickly became the talk of social media.
Jake Paul opens a can of Celsius during the weigh-in at the Toyota Music Factory in Irving, Texas, ahead of his heavyweight fight with Mike Tyson. (Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile via Getty Images)
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Thomas was among the “main event MVP models” along with Lexi Williams, Raphaela Milagres, Virginia Sanhouse and Delia Sylvain.
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