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SYDNEY THOMAS stole the show with her “dangerous” body during Mike Tyson’s blockbuster bout Jake Paul.The boxing icon was defeated in a controversial fight in Texas, but a lot of attention was drawn away from the fight to the stunning ring girl.Sydney Thomas stole the show during Mike Tyson vs Jake PaulCredit: INSTAGRAMShe was on duty as a ring girlCredit: INSTAGRAMShe has shot to fame and gained thousands of followers on social mediaCredit: Instagram/iamsydneythomasShe now boasts over 500k followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram/iamsydneythomasSydney, 20, trended on social media for her appearance in the ring at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.She took to social media after the fight and admitted it was an “honor” to be a part of the night.She shared pictures from the fight, including snaps of herself in her black and red ring girl outfit, for her 557k followers.The post also had a video of her doing her duty with the round 5 card.Sydney wrote: “Getting the opportunity to step into the ring with Mike Tyson and Jake Paul for such a historic fight is something I never imagined I’d be able to say.”Words can’t describe this moment or how grateful I am to be part of such an amazing team at Most Valuable Promotions.”History was made, and I’m truly honored to have been a part of it.”Fans flocked to the comment section as they hailed her impact on the night.Most read in BoxingOne posted: “Stunner. You were the best part.”A second commented: “Literally the only bright spot of that event.”Stunning Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson ring girls oil up as they share behind-the-scenes video of Netflix fight Sydney insisted it was a ‘honor’ to be ringside for the fightCredit: INSTAGRAMShe is also a catwalk modelCredit: INSTAGRAMSydney is a big fan of travellingCredit: Instagram/iamsydneythomasShe also has a massive following on TikTokCredit: INSTAGRAM @iamsydneythomasA third wrote: “Syd looked the best ngl.”A fourth said: “You was the only reason why I kept watching.”Another added: “Your body is too dangerous for social media.”After realising her newfound fame she thanked all the “love and support” from her fans.Sydney only made her debut as a ring girl in October in Puerto Rico.Boxing is not the only sport she has shown an interest as she is a huge fan of the St. Louis Cardinals MLB side.She has revealed that her favourite place is the Busch Stadium and insisted that there is no place she “would rather be”.Instagram is not the only social media platform on which Sydney boasts a huge following.On TikTok, she has 878.3k followers who look out for her video content.On the platform, she regularly posts content of herself lip-syncing and dancing to songs.READ MORE SUN STORIESShe also shows off her incredible body in revealing outfits.Sydney is also a massive fan of travelling and has recently taken trips to Miami, Greece, and Venice, Italy.Sydney often wows her followers with her stunning outfitsCredit: INSTAGRAM @iamsydneythomasMany fans went wild for this angel lookCredit: INSTAGRAM @iamsydneythomasShe debuted as a ring girl in OctoberCredit: INSTAGRAM @iamsydneythomas More

MIKE TYSON is an incredible 183 PLACES behind Jake Paul in the BoxRec heavyweight rankings after his defeat to the social media star.Tyson, 58, lost by unanimous decision to the influencer-turned-boxer as the pair put on an uninspiring fight in Texas last week.Mike Tyson is some 183 places behind Jake Paul in the BoxRec heavyweight rankingsCredit: GettyIt was Iron Mike’s first time back in the professional ring since 2005, and as such he has re-entered the heavyweight standings.His return to the sport he once dominated has seen him place in at 309th.During his heyday Tyson reigned as the undisputed world heavyweight champion between 1987 and 1990.Now he sits just three spots above the likes of Terrell Jamal Woods, a 35-year-old fighter who has won just one of his last 15 fights and has a record of 29-62.READ MORE IN BOXINGWhile relatively unknown fighters such as Bradford puncher Peter ‘The Problem’ Naylor sit way ahead of the boxing legend in the standings, despite Naylor never even fighting outside of Greater Manchester.Jake Paul is currently ranked 126th in the world and is continuing to rise through the standings as he builds his boxing career with each fight. Paul, 27, has come under criticism for his win over Tyson with many boxing purists criticising “The Problem Child” for fighting someone 31 years his senior.But it’s Paul and Tyson who will be having the last laugh after pocketing millions for their bout which became one of the most watched sporting event EVER. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSTyson’s efforts certainly seemed to be that of someone who hasn’t boxed professionally for nearly 20 years.Damning punching stats from the fight showed how in control Jake Paul was, landing 78 punches in comparison to Tyson’s 18.Mike Tyson, 58, REFUSES to retire as he calls out Jake Paul’s brother Logan who says ‘I’ll kill you’ And Paul even admitted to PURPOSELY not knocking out his opponent when he saw that he was struggling.Speaking after his win, he said: “There was a point where I was like he is not really engaging back.”So I don’t know if he is tired. I can just tell his age was showing a little bit.”I just have so much respect for him and that war thing between us after he slapped me, I wanted to be aggressive, take him down and knock him out.”But that kind of went away as the rounds went on. I wanted to give the fans a show, but I didn’t want to hurt someone that didn’t need to be hurt.”Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson round-by-roundMIKE TYSON’s long-awaited return to the ring didn’t have the fairytale ending fight fans dreamed of.SunSport’s boxing expert Wally Downes Jr recaps one of the drabbest and most forgettable nights in boxing history.And he didn’t hold back, issuing a scathing assessment of social media sensation Jake Paul.Round OnePaul says “I love you, Mike” just before the opening bell sounds. He quickly runs away and holds the boxing legend.Tyson draws a big reaction from the crowd as he lands a jab and a good right hand.Verdict: 10-9 TysonRound TwoPaul ran away in the opener and held – just like we thought he would.Tommy Fury had it first and now Mike Tyson. It’s clever because Tyson will tire. Paul tags Tyson’s body with a straight right.Tyson looks spent now. 180 seconds in and the fight looks over.Verdict: 10-9 TysonRound ThreeThe legend cannot even keep his gumshield in. As expected it’s a waste of time. Paul has run away until the 58-year-old has tired.Shooting ducks in a barrel now. Tyson might get hurt here. Paul lands a couple of clumsy shots and Tyson wobbles backwards.Tragic after three.Verdict: 10-9 PaulRound FourThis is proper rubbish. The crowd are bored and boos are being heard.This is just two tired big lumps going at it.  One a legend, one a promoter.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound FivePaul jabs the body and aims right for the head and another one-two clips the icon.Tyson cannot keep his mouthpiece in, he is gasping for air. Paul lands a left hook but then so does Tyson.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound SixThank God these weren’t three-minute rounds. We are getting about four punches per round.Tyson is gasping in the air but replays show a left hook did graze Paul’s beard.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound SevenTyson slips a jab and tries an uppercut. The commentator admits it has been a “sad” spectacle.The AT&T stadium has been utterly stunk out. Paul is looking just as tired as Tyson.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound EightGo back to YouTube, Jake. You’re an excellent conman. But you’ve never been a boxer.The Judges decide: 80-72, 79-73 and 79-73. I’m glad Tyson gets paid and has stayed safe.But what a laughable performance from Paul to add to his stinker with Tommy Fury.Verdict 10-9 PaulSunSport’s final scorecard – 78-74 for Jake PaulClick to read the full round-by-round breakdown. More

TOMMY FURY has announced his ring return – two years after beating Jake Paul last time out.The former Love Island star will take on ex-UFC ace Darren Till at Manchester’s Co-op Live on DAZN PPV on January 18. Tommy Fury will be back in the ring in two months’ timeCredit: GettyTill has long called out Tommy FuryCredit: GETTYThe fight will air on DAZN PPVTyson Fury’s younger brother, 25, has been busy away from boxing and also split from long-term partner Molly-Mae Hague in August.He’s won all his 10 bouts but the last was a controversial split-decision victory in February 2023 over Paul, who beat Mike Tyson this weekend.Confirming his return, the Mancunian posted on social media: “I’M BACK” – along with the date and opponent.But his rival, 31-year-old Till, has never boxed before.READ MORE BOXING NEWSThe Liverpudlian notched up 24 MMA fights, recording 18 wins and challenging for the UFC world welterweight title in 2018.However his career waned dramatically after that.Till lost four of his next five bouts following defeat in his crown bid.He then left the UFC early last year – in fact in the very same month Fury was last in action.Most read in BoxingFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSIt comes days after one-time reality TV star Fury gave fans a glimpse of his new home after moving out of the £3.5million mansion he shared with Molly-Mae.They got engaged and have a daughter – Bambi, one.Watch Tommy Fury ‘break every part of his leg’ after being kicked eleven times by UFC legend Tom Aspinall But three months ago Molly-Mae went on YouTube to reveal their relationship formed on Love Island was over.Defeat against Fury in Saudi Arabia 21 months ago is the only blot on Paul’s 13-fight boxing record.But the YouTuber, 27, has been criticised over the choice of some of his opponents, never more so than with 58-year-old Tyson.And he also made an array of excuses for losing to Fury, who got off the floor in the final round to triumph on points.Paul cited “illness” and “arm injury” as well as claiming he went out drinking seven nights before his Riyadh loss. More

JAKE PAUL has hit back at Carl Froch after the ex-world champion claimed he would beat him with “one arm tied behind his back”.Paul, 27, beat Mike Tyson on points last night in a bout slammed by critics.Carl Froch claimed he would knock out Jake Paul with one armCredit: Steve BellJake Paul beat Mike Tyson in their controversial bout last nightCredit: GettyFroch, 47, was one of those who took aim at the Problem Child’s performance against the legend 31 years older than him. The former super middleweight champ said: “He’s getting there, but he is not quite there. There will be plan for Jake Paul. “I’ll tell you what – my mobile phone won’t be ringing, he won’t be sending me and email, they won’t be contacting my agent.”I ain’t calling him out, I am just letting you know, so that he knows, that I f****** know if I went in there with Jake Paul it would be an absolute mismatch.READ MORE IN SPORT”One round demolition job. I’d even tie one arm behind my back.”Just imagine, one arm behind my back, lining him up with this right hand and then eventually leathering him with a big uppercut or a big overhand dirty stinker.”Put him in the ‘el sparko’ position like he’s been tasered.”Paul responded with a tweet back, writing: “F****** sour loser. Shut the f*** up. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”I’ve done more in four years than you have in your life. “First and last time I respond to your broke salty a***. Let me know if you want to wash my cars.”Jake Paul BOOED as he comes out for Mike Tyson ringwalk in CAR and $1m diamond-encrusted outfit Froch hung up his gloves in 2014 – four years before fellow ex-British boxer Tony Bellew retired.He also hit out at Paul, saying: “We are all to blame for this man. We are all talking and watching. We have to stop this fool.”Don’t tune into him until he fights someone who is fit healthy and not a grandfather.”Any proper boxing people helping Paul need to look at themselves. This is just sad.”Paul wants his next fight to be against current super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez. He called him out in the ring after he beat Tyson, saying “He knows he wants a payday. So, he knows where the money man is at.”He’s going to want a payday and I want to show the world what I’ve been talking about, beating Canelo is true and I’ll have the biggest upset in the history of boxing.”Paul vs Tyson shocking punch statsTHE punch stats from Mike Tyson’s defeat to Jake Paul made for “sad” reading.Veteran Iron Mike, 58, started strongly enough in his Netflix boxing fight with the former YouTuber.But he simply ran out of gas within the first few minutes of the eight-round contest.In the 16 minutes of action, the former undisputed heavyweight world champion landed just 18 punches – averaging just 2.25 successful hits per round.In total, he only attempted 97, meaning he made contact with just 18 per cent.By comparison, Paul, 27, threw a whopping 278 punches – nearly 200 more than his ageing opponent – but still only landed 78 for a success rate of 28 per cent despite his opponent barely moving.His most explosive round came in the third when the victorious Problem Child attempted 44 punches and connected with 16 of them.However, a woeful fifth round saw just four punches landed between the pair as the quality failed to live up to the hype and Paul refused to go for the knockout. More