Sydney Thomas stole the show as one of the ring girls for the fights on the Jake Paul-Mike Tyson card at AT&T Stadium on Friday night, and on Monday, she opened up a little more about herself.
The 20-year-old University of Alabama student surpassed 500,000 followers 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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Sidney Thomas stands next to Jack Paul during the weigh-in held at the Toyota Music Factory in Irving, Texas. (Stephen McCarthy/Sports File via Getty Images)
Thomas explained in a TikTok Q&A session that he was discovered through social media. The New York Post. She went on to model during Miami Swim Week and later appeared as a ring girl at a boxing night in Puerto Rico.
“Social media was where I started. This summer I walked in my first runway show during Miami Swim Week,” Thomas wrote. “I’ve also worked with a few brands but I think social media is where I’ve gotten the most publicity (before Paul Tyson).”
She was also asked about her favorite part of being a ring girl for the pageant.
“Definitely being in the ring with Mike Tyson,” he replied. “It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. He’s such a legend.”
Ringgirls attend “LIVE On Netflix: Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson” at AT&T Stadium on November 15, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Sarah Steyer/Getty Images for Netflix)
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She initially broke her silence about her newfound fame on Saturday.
In a post on her Instagram Stories, she wrote, “I woke up to the overwhelming love and support from all of you. I can’t thank you guys enough and I can’t even begin to express it. How grateful I am.” “I love you all – thank you for your kind words.”
Separately, she said in a post that she was “honored” to be a part of the night.
“Having the opportunity to step into the ring for such a historic fight with MikeTyson and @JakePaul is something I never thought I’d be able to say,” she wrote in a post caption. ”
“Words cannot describe this moment or how grateful I am to be a part of such an amazing team at @MostValuablePromotions.
He quickly became the talk of social media.
Jack Paul opens a can of Celsius during the weigh-ins held at the Toyota Music Factory in Irving, Texas, ahead of his heavyweight bout with Mike Tyson. (Stephen McCarthy/Sports File via Getty Images)
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Thomas was among the “MVP Main Event Models” along with Lexi Williams, Raphaela Milagres, Virginia Sanhouse and Delia Sylvain.
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