Paul-Tyson ring girl Sydney Thomas recalls 'once in a lifetime opportunity,' reveals how she got her start
Thomas was talked about on social media just as much as the Netflix debacle
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Sydney Thomas stole the show on Friday night as one of the ring girls for the fights on the Jake Paul-Mike Tyson card at AT&T Stadium, and on Monday, she opened up a little more about herself.
The 20-year-old University of Alabama student surpassed the 500,000-follower mark on Instagram over the course of the weekend and thanked those who expressed support for her in one of the biggest moments of her young career.
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Sydney Thomas stands near Jake Paul during the weigh-ins held at Toyota Music Factory in Irving, Texas. (Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile via Getty Images)
Thomas explained in a TikTok Q&A session that she was discovered through social media, according to the New York Post. She went on to model during Miami Swim Week and later appeared as a ring girl for a night of boxing in Puerto Rico.
"Social media was where I started out. This summer I walked in my first runway show during Miami Swim Week," Thomas wrote. "I’ve worked with a few brands as well but I think social media is where I’ve found the greatest publicity to be (prior to Paul-Tyson)."
She was also asked about her favorite part of being a ring girl for the spectacle.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"Being in the ring with Mike Tyson for sure," she responded. "It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity. He’s such a legend."
Ring 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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She initially broke her silence about her newfound fame on Saturday.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"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 in a post on her Instagram Stories. "I love you all – thank you for your kind words."
Separately, she said in a post she was "honored" to be a part of the night.
"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," she captioned a post.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"Words can’t describe this moment or how grateful I am to be part of such an amazing team at @MostValuablePromotions. History was made, and I’m truly honored to have been a part of it."
She quickly became the talk of social media.
Jake Paul opens a can of Celsius during the weigh-ins held at Toyota Music Factory in Irving, Texas, ahead of his heavyweight bout with Mike Tyson. (Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile via Getty Images)
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Thomas was among the "MVP Main Event Models" along with Lexi Williams, Raphaela Milagres, Virginia Sanhouse and Delia Sylvain.
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