Sydney Thomas goes viral after Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight : 'She must overtake Hawk Tuah'

"Got famous for standing there," fans react to Sydney Thomas’ overnight stardom.
Pop Culture & Art | November 19, 2024

-Instagram@iamsydneythomas

Sydney Thomas, a 20-year-old ring girl for the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul boxing match on November 16, has skyrocketed to internet fame.

Her appearance at the event, streamed live on Netflix, gained her a massive 300,000 Instagram followers in just two days, with fans and critics alike sharing their reactions.

One viral comment read, “She must overtake Hawk Tuah as a cleansing for the people.”

The internet was flooded with mixed responses as users compared Sydney to Haliey Welch, another viral ring girl popularly known as “Hawk Tuah girl.” One social media user wrote, “This might be worse than the Hawk Tuah girl,” while another quipped, “Got famous for standing there.”

Others commented on the moment with humor: “Podcast coming soon,” and, “She was smiling ear to ear the whole night.”

Sydney took to Instagram to express her gratitude, posting highlights from the fight night. “What a night #paulvstyson. 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,” she wrote.

Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing and business at the University of Alabama, Sydney is also an MLB cheerleader for the St. Louis Cardinals.

Her roles include engaging with fans, conducting interviews, and promoting brands through her social media. She has worked with notable names like FashionNova, Versace, and Boohoo, showcasing her versatility as both a student and an influencer.

Sydney’s Instagram and TikTok accounts, where she shares lifestyle updates and behind-the-scenes glimpses of her life, now boast over 597,000 and 907,900 followers, respectively.

Fans have called her the “unexpected star” of the fight night, with one noting, “This is the least surprising part of the whole fight honestly.”

The Tyson-Paul match, which took place at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, may have been a historic clash of generations, but Sydney Thomas undoubtedly stole the spotlight, leaving her mark as a rising viral sensation.

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