Sydney Thomas, the viral ring girl sensation who’s been turning heads since her breakout moment at the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight, traded boxing gloves for basketball buzz Saturday night. The 21-year-old Tuscaloosa native made her courtside debut at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena, catching the Atlanta Hawks’ 120-110 victory over the Miami Heat in a fashion statement as tight as her rising social media game.
Decked out in a sleek, curve-hugging black outfit that seemed to whisper “VIP royalty,” Thomas was a picture of effortless cool as she soaked up the action with a mystery companion. Michelob Ultra, the beer brand that partners with the Hawks, made sure the ring girl-turned-rising star had the kind of luxury seating most fans only dream about. Courtside. Up close. Fully immersed.
As the Hawks’ Jalen Johnson dropped 28 points and De’Andre Hunter added another 26, the team’s social media team snagged a snapshot of Thomas in her courtside glory. The Instagram story practically begged for a little extra heat, and Sydney delivered, reposting the shot with a cool-as-ice caption: “First NBA game ✅.”
For anyone wondering how Thomas got here—from university classes at Alabama to mingling courtside with the basketball elite—it’s been a wild ride. Her fame skyrocketed after that controversial Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson clash, where Paul managed to edge out a 58-year-old Tyson in a fight that racked up 60 million Netflix views. But it wasn’t just the fight that went viral—Thomas stole the show with her signature look and undeniable presence.
In just a few short weeks, her online following exploded. TikTok? Over a million followers. Instagram? Nudging that mark too. “I had 220,000 on Instagram before Paul-Tyson,” Thomas told Most Valuable Promotions. “Now I’m at like 800,000. TikTok doubled too—600,000 to 1.1 million. It’s crazy.”
Crazy doesn’t even begin to cover it. Since her viral debut, Thomas hasn’t just been riding the wave—she’s surfing it like a pro. Earlier this month, she slipped back into her boxing persona, donning a bold blue and black ring-girl outfit for Antonio Vargas’ bantamweight showdown in Orlando. She hyped the event with an Instagram post that felt equal parts confident and cheeky: “Your favourite ring girl is back. Catch me in the ring again tomorrow on DAZN.”
It’s not just her stunning looks or enviable courtside seats that have fans hooked. Thomas knows how to play the fame game, crediting Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions for helping her capitalize on her moment. “They gave me the platform,” she said. “The opportunity to be on Netflix, meet cool people, and network. The doors that it has opened have been huge. Big thanks to MVP for that—they’re the best.”
With her charm, hustle, and a knack for being in the right place at the right time, Sydney Thomas is more than just a viral moment. She’s becoming a movement. Whether courtside at an NBA game or strutting her stuff in the boxing ring, one thing’s for sure: Sydney Thomas isn’t just watching the spotlight—she’s owning it.
And for the rest of us? Well, we’re just lucky to have a front-row seat.
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Last modified: December 29, 2024
