Jarrell Miller Tosses Hairpiece After It Is Knocked Off at Madison Square Garden
Miller's toupee was dislodged by a second-round punch at Madison Square Garden; he won a split decision, 97-93, 97-93 and 94-96.
Overview
Jarrell Miller had his hairpiece dislodged by a punch from Kingsley Ibeh in the second round at Madison Square Garden and Miller tossed the wig into the crowd between rounds, according to ringside footage.
The incident occurred on the undercard of the Teofimo López–Shakur Stevenson main event, creating a viral moment that drew audible gasps and laughter from spectators, according to event attendees.
Fight officials did not halt the bout and the three judges awarded Miller a split decision with scores of 97-93, 97-93 and 94-96, officials announced after the fight.
Miller improved his professional record to 27-1-2 with 22 knockouts while Kingsley Ibeh fell to 16-4-1 with 14 knockouts, records show.
Miller told reporters after the fight that he lost much of his hair days earlier after using a shampoo he found at his mother’s house, and his manager said Miller could pursue higher-profile fights next.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources present this piece neutrally: straightforward, factual reporting with minimal evaluative language, clear attribution of Miller’s postfight comment about shampoo (source content), and concise background context (his 2019 failed drug test). The coverage relies on descriptive narration of events rather than editorializing, offering multiple facts without selective emphasis.
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FAQ
Kingsley Ibeh landed a right uppercut in the second round that dislodged the toupee, which Miller then removed and tossed into the crowd.
Jarrell Miller won by split decision with scores of 97-93, 97-93, and 94-96 after 10 rounds.
Miller said he lost much of his hair two days prior after using a shampoo from his mother's house that was like ammonia and bleach.
It was on the undercard of the Teofimo López vs. Shakur Stevenson main event at Madison Square Garden.
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