A social media influencer rumoured to be dating New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart became an unexpected star of the show at a major boxing event in Miami on Friday night.
Centre Stage at the Netflix Spectacle
Marissa Ayers, a 22-year-old model with a massive online following, took centre stage as a ring girl for the highly-anticipated Jake Paul versus Anthony Joshua showdown. The event, broadcast globally on Netflix from the Kaseya Center, saw Ayers appear during the Jahmal Harvey-Kevin Cervantes bout. Her cameo was brief but memorable, and she later shared a video on Instagram striking a fighter's pose inside the ring.
Ayers, who boasts over 1.5 million followers on TikTok and more than 400,000 on Instagram, has seen her profile skyrocket alongside speculation about her romance with the NFL rookie. Her role at the fight was part of her work with MVP, having joined as a ring girl in May 2025. She told followers she was "beyond excited" to be part of the Miami spectacle, having previously gone viral as a ring card girl for the Katie Taylor-Amanda Serrano fight at Madison Square Garden in July.
Mounting Evidence of NFL Romance
The boxing appearance is just the latest chapter fuelling dating rumours. Recently, Ayers dropped a significant hint in a TikTok vlog entitled 'Day in my life vlog: New York City'. In the video, she is seen wearing a blue New York Giants top during her skincare routine. Observant users quickly filled the comments with references to Jaxson Dart, with one noting, "Not even trying to hide it."
Earlier this month, Ayers was spotted with Dart's family on the sidelines at a Giants game. Prior to that, she was seen with the 22-year-old quarterback and his mother, Kara, at Gillette Stadium as the Giants faced the New England Patriots. During the game, Ayers—dressed in a large black puffer jacket—was captured with a beaming smile directed at Dart as he chatted with his mum. Online sleuths were quick to conclude that romance was in the air.
A Social Media Sensation's Rise
The University of Alabama graduate was also part of the 'creator squad' for the first-ever MVP Fight House in the lead-up to the main event. Eagle-eyed fans have further fuelled the romance rumours by noting that the Giants player has liked several of her social media posts.
The sequence of public appearances, from a Halloween party to family-inclusive NFL games and now a high-profile boxing match, has cemented Ayers' place in the spotlight. As rumours of her relationship with the NFL star continue to swirl, her dual fame as an influencer and a figure in the sports world shows no signs of slowing down.
