Sydney Thomas Celebrates Graduation After Viral Fame from Boxing Match

Tuscaloosa, Alabama — Sydney Thomas, the ring girl who gained fame during the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul boxing match, celebrated her graduation from the University of Alabama on May 6. She completed her degree a year early and marked the occasion with a heartfelt social media post.

“Did it in 3,” she wrote alongside a series of photos showing her in a white dress. In her post, she reflected on her college journey and the impact it has had on her life. Thomas expressed gratitude for the school’s support during both challenging and triumphant times. “From navigating the loss of my mother to the whirlwind of unexpected overnight fame, Alabama has been the one constant through it all,” she stated.

In her photos, Thomas is seen celebrating with friends and popping a bottle of champagne while wearing a red mini dress. “This has been such a beautiful chapter in the story of my life,” she added. “I know that wherever my path leads next, Alabama will always be sweet home to me.” Her graduation comes just six months after she first gained international recognition during the Tyson-Paul fight, which was broadcast on Netflix.

Since her rise to fame, Thomas has amassed over two million followers across various social media platforms and continues to create engaging content for her audience. Recently, she revealed in an interview that she has received an overwhelming number of direct messages from fans, including one from a well-known coach. However, she opted to keep the coach’s identity private.

Celebrating her milestone, Thomas received congratulatory messages from fans and fellow influencers, including former LSU gymnast Livvy Dunne. “Beauty queen! Congratulations,” Dunne commented on her post. Thomas remains grounded as she looks forward to the next chapter in her life.