Sydney Thomas, the viral boxing ring girl who stole the spotlight during the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight in November 2024, has opened up about the challenges and rewards of her newfound fame.

Known for her stunning appearance and dubbed the 'real winner' by fans after the lackluster bout, Thomas has become a major social media star with a rapidly growing following.

Since that unforgettable night, Thomas, who now has over a million TikTok followers, has seen her popularity surge. She's attended high-profile events like the Grammys earlier this month and is currently in New Orleans ahead of the Super Bowl. But with her newfound fame comes an adjustment to life in the public eye.

At a Sports Illustrated event, Thomas admitted that being recognized in public has been a big change for her.

"I get people coming up to me now and asking for pictures, that's been an adjustment for me," she told the Daily Mail.

"It's weird walking around in public now and getting recognized. I never really thought that's a position I'd be in. It's great but it's also a bit overwhelming."

Despite the overwhelming nature of fame, Thomas has learned to navigate her new lifestyle, maintaining her role as a ring girl while growing her influence on social media.