Jarrell Miller’s triumphant return features memorable wig moment
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, reports BritPanorama.
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.
However, the incident took a humorous twist when 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.
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.
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 aims to get straight back into the heavyweight mix and take on the biggest names available, demonstrating the confidence to reclaim his status. 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.
As he seeks to pave his way back into contention, Miller’s journey serves as a reminder that the heavyweight scene is as unpredictable as ever — and just when it seems the stakes couldn’t get higher, moments of levity remind us all why we love the sport.
