New York, USA – Heavyweight boxer Jarrell “Big Baby” Miller was involved in one of the more unusual moments in recent boxing history on Saturday, February 1, 2026, when his hairpiece was dislodged during his victory over Kingsley Ibeh on the undercard of the Teófimo López–Shakur Stevenson card at Madison Square Garden.
The Incident
The bizarre moment unfolded late in the second round as Ibeh unleashed a flurry of punches along the ropes. One shot snapped Miller’s head back, causing his hairpiece to lift from the front and briefly expose a bald patch before folding backward. The sequence drew gasps and laughter from the crowd.
Miller finished the round with the hairpiece still partially attached. In his corner between rounds, he removed it completely and tossed it into the crowd before returning for the third round unfazed.
Laughing It Off
Despite the distraction, the bout continued without interruption, with officials allowing the action to proceed. Miller went on to secure a split-decision victory by scores of 97-93, 97-93, and 94-96.
After the decision was announced, Miller rubbed the top of his head while celebrating in the ring. Speaking afterwards, he joked that he had lost much of his hair only days earlier after using a bottle of shampoo he claimed he found at his mother’s house.
Miller’s Controversial Career
At 37 years old, Miller remains a semi-active and controversial figure in boxing. He was originally scheduled to face then-champion Anthony Joshua at Madison Square Garden in 2019 but was removed from the bout after failing multiple pre-fight drug tests. Joshua instead fought late replacement Andy Ruiz Jr, who stunned the boxing world with one of the sport’s biggest upsets.
Miller later returned to the sport after serving suspensions related to anti-doping violations and has since worked to reestablish himself in a crowded heavyweight division.
Conclusion
While Miller’s split-decision win over Ibeh adds another notch to his record, it was his hairpiece mishap that stole the spotlight. In a sport known for drama inside the ring, Miller managed to reestablish himself on Saturday night though perhaps not in the way he had originally planned.
