Viral Ring Girl Sydney Thomas Reflects on Fame and Future Aspirations

The 21-year-old University of Alabama student gained widespread attention after the Paul-Mike Tyson fight and plans to use her platform for positive impact.

Sydney Thomas, a ring girl at the Jake Paul-Mike Tyson fight, went viral after the event, gaining over 1 million TikTok followers in less than two weeks.
Thomas, a junior at the University of Alabama studying management and entrepreneurship, plans to graduate a year early while balancing her rising fame.
She has expressed a desire to break stereotypes about her intelligence, highlighting her academic achievements, including a 33 ACT score and early graduation plans.
In addition to modeling and social media, Thomas aims to use her platform to inspire self-improvement and create a lasting positive impact on others' lives.
Thomas is exploring opportunities in modeling, including potential involvement with Sports Illustrated, while continuing her work with Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions.