Jarrell Miller's return to the ring on Saturday night will be remembered for one unforgettable moment – his opponent punching his wig clean off his head.
The American heavyweight secured a split decision victory over Kingsley Ibeh at Madison Square Garden, but it was the second round that truly stole the show.
During a tight exchange near the end of the round, Ibeh connected with a crisp right hand that sent Miller's hairpiece flying loose.
The crowd absolutely loved it.
Between rounds, Miller's corner let him know what had happened. His response? Pure entertainment.
As the third round began, he faced the audience, yanked off the wig, and launched it into the stands with his tongue out, laughing the whole time.
The hairpiece even landed right in front of heavyweight champion Fabio Wardley, with Skye Nicolson grabbing it and posing for photos.
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But here's where it gets properly funny.
Miller revealed after the fight that he'd accidentally used his mother's shampoo a couple of days before stepping into the ring.
The problem? It wasn't shampoo at all – it was hair removal cream.
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Miller clearly saw the funny side, turning what could have been an embarrassing situation into one of the night's biggest talking points.
Beyond the wig drama, Miller (26-1-2, 22 KOs) got the job done when it mattered most.
The split decision win marked his first outing since fighting Andy Ruiz Jr. to a majority draw back in August 2024.
That bout came after the only loss of his professional career – a 10th-round stoppage against Daniel Dubois in December 2023.
For Miller, Saturday night represented a fresh start.
Jarrell Miller still won his boxing fight, despite his wig coming off
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Ibeh (16-2-1, 14 KOs) was no pushover either. The American came into the contest on an impressive 11-fight winning run and had been busy throughout 2025.
His most recent victory saw him stop former world title challenger Gerald Washington in the third round last September.
Miller made his intentions crystal clear after the fight. He wants to get straight back into the heavyweight mix and take on the biggest names out there.
This night meant everything to him personally. Nearly six years ago, he missed out on a massive showdown with Anthony Joshua at the very same venue after failing a drugs test.
Joshua wasn't standing opposite him this time, but Miller celebrated like he was.
The day before, he was spotted chatting with Derek Chisora at the Teofimo Lopez vs. Shakur Stevenson weigh-in. Chisora, who faces Deontay Wilder at the O2 Arena on April 11, joked that Miller could "get it next."