Announcers stunned as professional boxer Jarrell Miller’s hair flies off during heavyweight bout

• Heavyweight Jarrell Miller’s hairpiece was dislodged by a Kingsley Ibeh uppercut during their Jan. 31 bout at Madison Square Garden
• Ringside announcers compared the bizarre sight to a cartoon as the toupee bobbed on Miller’s head throughout the second round
• Miller revealed he wore the wig after accidentally washing his hair with ammonium bleach at his mother’s house just days prior
• Despite the viral wardrobe malfunction, Miller won the fight via split decision and celebrated by rubbing his now-bald head

In a sport defined by grit and heavy hits, heavyweight contender Jarrell "Big Baby" Miller proved that he could roll with the punches—even when they literally knocked the hair off his head.

During a high-stakes clash against Kingsley Ibeh at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, January 31, 2026, Miller provided fans with a viral moment that ringside announcers described as "something out of a cartoon."

The surreal scene unfolded in the second round when Ibeh pinned Miller against the ropes, unleashing a flurry of shots.

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A sharp right uppercut snapped Miller’s head back, causing his hairpiece to peel away from his scalp and flap precariously in the air.

DAZN commentator Chris Mannix, clearly stunned, remarked to viewers, "I’ve seen a lot in boxing, but I’ve never seen that."

As the wig bobbed with every punch Miller absorbed, another announcer joked, "It’s like a cartoon! He’s getting the hair knocked off his head!"

Despite the wardrobe malfunction, Miller finished the round with the piece still partially attached, much to the amusement of the capacity crowd.

Rather than hiding in embarrassment, the 37-year-old veteran leaned into the comedy. Before the start of the third round, Miller ripped the hairpiece off entirely, waved it triumphantly like a trophy, and tossed it into the front row.

It reportedly landed near fellow boxer Fabio Wardley, while others at ringside posed for photos with the now-famous "mane."

In a post-fight interview that was as entertaining as the bout, Miller explained the gro0ming catastrophe that led to the wig.

"I went to my mama's house and saw some shampoo bottles on the table," Miller laughed. "I shampooed, but that stuff was ammonium bleach. I literally lost my hair two days ago."

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Desperate for a solution, his manager secured the emergency toupee just hours before the fight. "I’m a comedian; you’ve got to make fun of yourself," Miller added.

The distraction did not hinder Miller's performance. He maintained his aggression throughout the ten-round contest, eventually securing a narrow split-decision victory with scores of 97-93, 97-93, and 94-96.

While the win keeps him relevant in the heavyweight rankings, his "wig-snatching" highlight has cemented his status as one of boxing's most colorful characters.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh