Boxer’s Toupee Knocked Off, Tossed into Crowd at Stevenson vs Lopez Event
A remarkable incident unfolded during the undercard of the high-profile boxing match between Teofimo Lopez and Shakur Stevenson at Madison Square Garden. American heavyweight Jarrell Miller, fighting Kingsley Ibeh, had his toupee knocked off in the second round of their bout.
Bizarre Moment in the Ring
The encounter took a dramatic turn when Ibeh managed to punch Miller’s hairpiece, which dislodged from its place. The toupee flew back, barely clinging to Miller’s head. The unexpected event elicited gasps from the New York City audience.
Miller’s Reaction
Embracing the unexpected, Miller humorously removed the toupee and tossed it into the crowd shortly before the third round. He laughed and even stuck out his tongue, displaying a lighthearted attitude about the situation. Despite the unusual distraction, Miller continued the fight, leaving a ring of hair around the crown of his head.
Fight Outcome
The bout concluded with Miller achieving victory by a split decision, with scores of 94-96, 97-93, and 97-93. Reflecting on the incident post-fight, Miller shared a humorous anecdote about his toupee. He mentioned nearly losing his hair days before the fight due to a strong shampoo he had used.
Boxing Career Background
Miller, aged 37, is known for his controversial presence in boxing. Notably, he faced backlash after being removed from a scheduled fight with Anthony Joshua in 2019 due to a failed pre-fight drug test. This incident was not isolated; he had previously failed drug tests in both kickboxing and boxing.
- Notable fights: Cancelled Joshua bout
- Previous drug test failures: 2014 (kickboxing), 2020 (boxing)
This amusing yet eyebrow-raising episode added an unusual twist to what was already an electrifying boxing event. Miller, leaving the arena with a hat on, proved he can take life—and the sport of boxing—with a grain of humor.
