Breaking Stereotypes: Meet Viral Ring Girl Sydney Thomas Who Defies Expectations
Sydney Thomas, the ring girl who captured the spotlight during the Jake Paul-Mike Tyson fight, wants the world to know that she is more than just a pretty face. At 21 years old, Thomas, who recently reached 1 million followers on TikTok, decided to introduce herself to her newfound fans beyond her role in the ring.
Hailing from St. Louis, Missouri, Thomas is currently a junior at the University of Alabama, majoring in "management and entrepreneurship" with plans to graduate this spring. In a video posted on Monday, November 25, she addressed misconceptions about her intelligence, stating, "Contrary to popular belief, I actually am smart." Thomas highlighted her academic achievements, including scoring 33 on her ACT in high school and fast-tracking her college education by finishing a year early.
When she is not gracing the ring as a ring girl for Paul's Most Valuable Promotions, Thomas dedicates her time to maintaining both her physical and mental well-being. "I'm very athletic," she shared. "I love working out, the gym, health, wellness, and fitness. I'm all about self-improvement physically, mentally, and emotionally."
Emphasizing her commitment to personal growth, Thomas added, "I am very driven towards self-improvement and becoming the best version of yourself. I believe the most significant investment in life is investing in yourself."
Despite the whirlwind of fame and attention that has come her way, Thomas remains optimistic about the future. "My path is unique and different," she reflected. "I take it day by day, not stressing too much about the future. I trust that I am on the right path and will reach where I need to be at the right time. Everything will fall into place eventually."
In an exclusive interview with Us Weekly post-fight, Thomas expressed gratitude for her growing fan base and shared her excitement for the journey ahead. "I feel very blessed and grateful for all my new fans," she said. "I look forward to taking them along on this new adventure with me."
Looking ahead, Thomas outlined her plans to focus on expanding her social media presence, continuing her work with Paul's Most Valuable Promotions, and nurturing her career as a ring girl and model. "I aim to delve deeper into the ring girl and modeling aspects of my life and share that with my audience," she explained. "Additionally, I will continue my education, graduate, earn my degree, and then explore the opportunities that come my way."
