Internet sensation Sydney Thomas gains 604K followers overnight after Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul match

ARLINGTON, TEXAS: Sydney Thomas, a 20-year-old model and ring girl, has taken social media by storm following her appearance at the highly anticipated boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson.

The event, streamed on Netflix, not only showcased two iconic fighters but also catapulted Sydney into viral fame.

20-year-old ring girl Sydney Thomas becomes overnight sensation

Amid a roster of five ring girls, Sydney stood out, captivating fans and earning a staggering 200,000 new TikTok followers within 24 hours. Her Instagram following also skyrocketed, jumping from 237,000 to over 604,000 in a single day.

From college student to social media phenomenon

Currently a student at the University of Alabama, Sydney balances her studies with a burgeoning modeling career. Before the boxing event, she had already made waves with appearances at Miami Swim Week and a strong presence on platforms like TikTok and Instagram, where she shares lifestyle content, fashion posts, and glimpses of college life.

Following her viral moment, Sydney expressed her gratitude on social media saying, "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. I love you all — thank you for your kind words.”

While the Paul vs Tyson fight itself received mixed reviews, Sydney emerged as a standout moment, earning praise for her charm and presence.

Social media buzzes as ring girl Sydney Thomas goes viral

Ring girl Sydney Thomas has become the talk of social media following her appearance at the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson boxing match. While reactions to the fight itself were mixed, Thomas’ charm and presence stole the spotlight, earning her a massive influx of followers on TikTok and Instagram.

Netizens had plenty to say about her sudden rise to fame.

“The only good thing to come out of that circus fight,” one user remarked. Another chimed in, “She was smiling ear to ear the whole night.”

“This is the least surprising part of the whole fight honestly,” added another commenter.

Some were more skeptical, with one fan observing, “Got famous for standing there,” and another comparing her moment to a previous viral sensation: “This might be worse than the Hawk Tuah girl.”

A user expressed, “Damn only a woman can stand still, not say a word and blow up. Women live life on easy mode."

Despite the mixed reactions, the 20-year-old ring girl has cemented her place as one of the most memorable aspects of the night.

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