MIKE Tyson vs Jake Paul has split opinion in the boxing world, but promises to be an unmissable spectacle no matter where you stand.
Here we get to know the glamorous ring girls taking to the stage on fight night — Lexi Williams, Virginia Sanhouse, Sydney Thomas, Delia Sylvain and Raphaela Milagres.
The fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul on November 15, 2024, is generating significant buzz.
Every aspect of the fighters’ lives and their preparation for the mega-fight have been explored in great detail, but what do we know about the ring girls?
Lexi Williams
Lexi Williams is a prominent figure in the worlds of modelling and social media.
As of November 15, 2024, the 31-year-old influencer has amassed a substantial following of over 1.4million on Instagram under the handle @misslexiii.
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She is known for her work with various fashion brands including Fashion Nova.
Lexi showcased her runway talents during the 2024 Miami Swim Week.
Originally from Franklin, Tennessee, she now resides in Los Angeles, where she continues to build her career in modelling and fitness.
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Virginia Sanhouse
Virginia Sanhouse is also a model and influencer.
At just 24 years old, she has already garnered a massive social media following.
She has 5.5million followers on TikTok and 2million on Instagram.
Originally from Venezuela, Virginia moved to the US in 2018 to pursue her modelling dreams.
She has developed a brand centred on fitness and wellness through her platform, Sanhouse Fit, which aims to inspire others to achieve their health goals.
Sydney Thomas
The youngest of the group, Sydney Thomas, is making waves as a rising star in both modelling and social media.
At only 20 years old, she already has a following of 237k on Instagram and 640k on TikTok.
Sydney is known for creating engaging content revolving around college, fitness and lifestyle.
She has expressed her enthusiasm at taking on this prestigious role at one of the most anticipated boxing matches of the year.
Sydney posted a video of her changing into her ring girl outfit on TikTok along with the caption: “Excited to be an official event model for Paul V Tyson — who you got?”
Her enthusiasm was also evident during an open workout event in the build-up to the fight, where she engaged fans by giving away official merchandise related to the fight.
Delia Sylvain
Delia Sylvain is a 26-year-old Mexican fitness model and social media influencer.
She has gained recognition for her engaging content on social media platforms.
With over 77k followers on Instagram, she shares a variety of posts focusing on fashion, modelling and fitness.
Some of Delia’s videos featuring Fashion Nova swimwear went viral, securing her a brand ambassador role with the retailer.
She has previously worked as a ring girl for Showtime Boxing events.
Raphaela Milagres
Brazilian model Raphaela Milagres is known for her impressive achievements in the bikini modelling circuit.
The 30-year-old has made a name for herself by competing in International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) events.
She notably placed eighth at the Ms Olympia bikini competition in 2018.
Residing in Los Angeles, Milagres has built a strong social media presence with 117k followers on Instagram, where she shares her modeling work and fitness journey
Her experience as a ring girl includes appearances at several MVP events, including Jake Paul vs André August in December 2024, as well as Jake Paul vs Ryan Bourland in March 2024.
Big fight
Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul is expected to draw an audience of hundreds of millions of viewers globally, with Netflix broadcasting the bout live.
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This high-profile event features all-time great Iron Mike at age 58, taking on The Problem Child — social media sensation, relative newcomer to the ring and 31 years his junior.
Although pugilism purists have called the fight into question and labelled it “a freak show”, it’s set to be an unmissable spectacle.
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