The stage is set in Miami this Friday for the highly anticipated, highly controversial showdown between Anthony Joshua and YouTube sensation Jake Paul.
Amid all the hype and talk of a near £140million payday, the trio of ring girls has now been confirmed, adding a splash of glamour to the evening.
The Faces of the Ring
The ring girls for the event will be Raphaela Milagres, Marissa Ayers, and Journi Carr.
Milagres and Ayers were revealed at the end of November, while Carr recently announced her involvement to her 406,000 Instagram followers.
Each brings a unique flair, from experience in the boxing world to fresh faces stepping into the spotlight.
Journi Carr Joins the Crew
At 25, Texas-born influencer and model Journi Carr is making her debut as a ring girl in this high-profile matchup.
“I’m beyond excited to join the crew,” she said, sharing her enthusiasm online.
Despite a search initially focusing on UK-based talent, Carr impressed organizers and secured a spot alongside her more seasoned colleagues.
Raphaela Milagres Brings Experience
Brazilian model Raphaela Milagres, 30, has a history with Jake Paul’s fights.
She was part of the action during Paul’s win over Mike Tyson last November and his victory against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr in June.
With 181,000 Instagram followers, Milagres brings both experience and social media reach to the ring.
Marissa Ayers: Athletic and Social Media Savvy
At just 22, former University of Alabama gymnast Marissa Ayers has already made a name for herself.
She appeared as a ring girl at Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano earlier this year, alongside Milagres.
Ayers boasts 406,000 Instagram followers and around 1.5 million on TikTok — surpassing even Joshua’s social media presence, which sits at 1.1 million.
Pre-Fight Chemistry
Carr shared glimpses of the trio together at the pre-fight press conference, showing smiles and camaraderie as they posed for cameras.
The dynamic among the ring girls will be vital in keeping the audience engaged and tracking the rounds during what promises to be a tense, action-packed night.
Setting the Stage for the Fight
While all eyes are on Joshua and Paul — the former a two-time unified world heavyweight champion and the latter undeterred by the threat — the ring girls play an important role in the spectacle.
They guide the audience through each round and, in this particular matchup, help temper some of the tension surrounding a fight that has already divided fans and pundits alike.
The World Watches
As the countdown continues, the trio of Milagres, Ayers, and Carr will take their place in the spotlight, ensuring that whether the fight is a knockout or a battle of endurance, viewers around the world will have their eyes on both the action inside the ropes and the flair outside of them.
Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua are ready — and so are their ring girls.
The Miami spotlight is about to shine bright.
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