Heavyweight boxer Jarrell “Big Baby” Miller delivered an unexpected viral moment during his fight against Kingsley Ibeh on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden—when a punch caused his hairpiece to lift off his head in the middle of the bout.
The incident occurred in the second round after Ibeh landed a brief flurry of punches. While the shots did not appear unusually powerful, one punch snapped Miller’s head backward, causing his hairpiece to pop up from the front and reveal a large bald spot. The crowd immediately reacted, roaring as the moment unfolded live.
What Happened Next in the Ring
Miller finished the round with the hairpiece still partially in place. Between rounds, while sitting in his corner, he removed it completely and tossed it into the crowd, drawing laughter and cheers from spectators inside the arena.
Despite the unusual distraction, Miller went on to win the fight by split decision. After the result was announced, he celebrated by dancing in the ring and rubbing the top of his head, acknowledging the moment with humor.
Miller’s Explanation After the Fight
In his post-fight interview, Miller addressed the situation directly. He claimed that he had lost his hair a few days earlier after using a bottle of shampoo he found at his mother’s house, which led him to wear the hairpiece during the fight.
The explanation added to the lighthearted tone of the incident, which quickly spread across social media and sports highlights.
A Notable Night at Madison Square Garden
The bout marked Miller’s first fight at Madison Square Garden. He competed on the undercard of an event headlined by Teofimo Lopez’s title fight against Shakur Stevenson.
Miller was previously scheduled to fight at the same venue in 2019 against then-heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, but that matchup was canceled after Miller failed a drug test. Andy Ruiz ultimately replaced him and went on to upset Joshua in a major boxing surprise.
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