Sydney Thomas: All about the MVP Ring Girl who stole the spotlight in Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul fight
While Jake Paul claimed victory by decision after eight rounds, the night’s unexpected star was Sydney Thomas, a 20-year-old University of Alabama student who captivated the internet.
A Viral Moment at the Weigh-In
Sydney Thomas first grabbed attention during the pre-fight weigh-in on Thursday. Amid the fiery confrontation, where Mike Tyson delivered a dramatic slap to Jake Paul to generate pre-fight buzz, Thomas, standing just behind Tyson, became the center of attention. Her composed demeanor and bright smile sparked a frenzy online, quickly making her a viral sensation, as mentioned in a report by Decider.
Social media was abuzz with commentary, with fans dubbing her the “real winner” of the event. While the fight itself drew mixed reviews due to Tyson’s low punch count—landing only 18 punches in total—Thomas’s sudden rise to fame became one of the night’s few unanimously celebrated outcomes.
Who is Sydney Thomas?
A communications student at the University of Alabama, Sydney Thomas had no connection to boxing or the fight before the event. Her presence behind Tyson was purely coincidental, but it has propelled her into the limelight.
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