Photos: Viral ring girl Sydney Thomas pens "love letter" to welcome 2025, shares snaps of bathtub party and more

Sydney Thomas, who went viral following her debut at the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight, has welcomed 2025 with a heartfelt message on Instagram.

Thomas, who now boasts 412k Instagram followers, shared a series of photos to reflect on her transformative year, including snaps from a celebratory bathtub party.

In her post, she wrote:

"A love letter to 2024… a year of love, growth, discovery, and change. going into 2025 here is my little reminder to you- count your blessings and hold your people tight. we are so blessed to be here today. love hard, hug harder, and appreciate everything and everyone. life is such a beautiful thing, and it’s most valuable parts are free."

Check out some of the snaps from Sydney Thomas' post below:

Sydney Thomas shared snaps welcoming 2025. [Images courtesy: @iamsydneythomas via Instagram]

The fight’s spotlight not only boosted her social media presence but also underscored the lucrative and aspirational role of ring girls. With earnings ranging from $200 to $1,000 per event, high-profile matches offer even greater opportunities for exposure, modeling contracts, and brand collaborations.

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When Sydney Thomas spoke about breaking the "Pretty Blonde" stereotype

Sydney Thomas is challenging societal stereotypes with her growing platform. In a candid TikTok video, Thomas shared her determination to defy the "pretty blonde" label often attached to her, emphasizing her intellect and accomplishments:

"I grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, and I went to Alabama for college, and I'm still in school studying management and entrepreneurship. Technically a junior, but I'm gonna be finishing a year early, so I'll be done in August, which is exciting. I do all my classes online to be able to travel and have more flexibility in my schedule."

Thomas also highlighted her academic success, addressing misconceptions about her capabilities:

"Contrary to popular opinion or popular belief, I actually am smart. People kind of get the image of pretty blonde, doesn't have a brain, but I got a 33 on my ACT in high school, and I'm finishing college a year early, so take it as you want."

Check out Sydney Thomas' post below:

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