Sydney Thomas is a 20-year-old ring girl who gained widespread attention for her appearance during the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson boxing event on November 15, 2024. A student at the University of Alabama, she has a background in social media and modeling, including walking in Miami Swim Week and working as a brand ambassador for Fashion Nova.
Her participation in this high-profile event led to a significant increase in her social media following, with her Instagram audience doubling to over 555,000 and her TikTok engagement exceeding 15 million likes. Sydney described her experience in the ring alongside Mike Tyson as a “once in a lifetime opportunity” and expressed gratitude for the support she received after going viral. She attributes much of her success to social media, where she has built a substantial following before and after the event.