The ring girl from the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight has been revealed as Sydney Thomas and she’s quickly becoming a viral sensation.
The blockbuster event, held Friday night at Cowboys Stadium and streamed on Netflix, drew a crowd of over 70,000 fans and was declared a success despite criticism of the main event.
Netflix celebrated the event’s reach in a statement:
“60 million households watched the Paul vs. Tyson main event live around the world, peaking at 65 million concurrent streams. Nearly 50 million households globally tuned in live for the co-main event of Taylor vs. Serrano 2. Additionally, the bout is likely to be the most-watched professional women’s sporting event in US history.”
Although many fans were disappointed with the lackluster fight between Tyson and Paul, one unexpected highlight of the evening was the attention garnered by Sydney Thomas, one of the ring girls.
what a night 🥊 pic.twitter.com/155Rs6A711
— sydney (@sydneythomasxo) November 17, 2024
Her presence caught the eye of viewers, sparking chatter on social media throughout the night.
the best thing that happened at the fight last night was netflix’s ring girl 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/5bO3RZhYIw
— axel ☔️ (@luhaxel) November 16, 2024
As her newfound fame grows, Thomas has seen a surge in her social media following, capitalizing on the added exposure from the high-profile event.
