HAWK TUAH girl Hailey Welch stole the show at Jake Paul’s fight with Mike Perry – but came under criticism from an outspoken sports star.
Hailey became a viral sensation for a street interview she did earlier in the year where she produced her Hawk Tuah catchphrase.
And she has been making the most of her internet fame by featuring on podcasts and hanging out with the likes of NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal.
Her latest public appearance was a ringside seat at YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul’s win over Perry.
Fans hailed her entrance and stylish black dress – but not everyone was pleased with her attendance.
Outspoken tennis player Nick Kyrgios – who also works as a BBC pundit – was less than impressed.
Replying to a video of Hailey’s arrival, Kyrgios said: “No correlation between fame and actually being decent at something anymore.”
Hailey watched as Paul, 27, dropped Perry, 32, three times before winning in round six.
Afterwards, she was a guest on Paul’s post-fight podcast and revealed she became an instant boxing fan.
Hailey, 21, said: “It was badass. It was pretty cool.”
The social media influencer revealed she is hoping to capitalise on her online fame with charity work.
She said: “I want to do more with donations and stuff like that. I just did one with PetsSmart, the animal shelter in Nashville.”
Paul meanwhile improved to 10-1 as a boxer and looks ahead to fighting boxing legend Mike Tyson, 58, on November 15 in Texas.
