During the undercard of Saturday’s Teofimo Lopez vs. Shakur Stevenson bout, an unexpected and humorous moment occurred in the heavyweight clash between Jarrell “Big Baby” Miller and Kingsley Ibe. In the second round, as Ibe landed a series of punches on Miller, Miller’s toupee began to peel away, eventually flying off completely. Forced to remove the wig between rounds, Miller didn’t just toss it aside—he dramatically ripped it off and threw it into the crowd. Despite this odd distraction, Miller fought on, sporting a bare scalp for the remainder of the match. Although Miller appeared to be struggling early on, his stamina improved in the later rounds, leading him to win by a split decision with scores of 94-96, 97-93, and 97-93.
Miller, known for previously failing a drug test before his 2019 title fight against Anthony Joshua, addressed the incident post-fight with some humor. He explained that his hair had recently started falling out due to a harsh shampoo experience, prompting him to rely on a wig. After Ibe’s punches dislodged it, Miller treated the moment lightly, calling himself a comedian for handling the situation with a sense of humor.
Fan Take: This bizarre yet entertaining incident highlights the unpredictable nature of boxing, reminding fans that even the biggest fights can bring moments of levity. It also shows the resilience and showmanship fighters bring to the ring—qualities that keep the sport thrilling and memorable beyond just the punches thrown.
