Jarrell Miller’s Toupee Flies Off in Shocking Lopez-Stevenson Undercard Event
In a striking turn of events during the Teofimo Lopez versus Shakur Stevenson undercard, Jarrell Miller lost his toupee but secured a victory. This unusual incident unfolded on Saturday in New York, making headlines for its sheer oddity.
Unexpected Moment in the Ring
The heavyweight bout saw Miller facing Kingsley Ibeh. During the third round, the fight escalated to the point where Miller’s toupee was dislodged, flying through the air and revealing his bald head. In a light-hearted response, Miller discarded the hairpiece into the crowd.
For the remainder of the match, he sported a bare scalp, resembling a Franciscan monk. The incident, although entertaining, did not deter him from performing well in the ring.
Miller’s Victory and Reaction
Miller emerged victorious, winning by split decision with scores of 94-96, 97-93, and 97-93. Post-fight, he shared the story behind his recent hair loss, attributing it to an unfortunate mishap with shampoo at his mother’s home. He humorously described the experience, saying:
- “I get to my mom’s house, and she had some shampoo bottles under her table.”
- “I shampooed — that s* was like ammonia and bleach. I only lost my hair like two days ago.”
The lighthearted nature of the event continued as WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman was seen holding the toupee. In an amusing twist, WBC interim female super-bantamweight champion Skye Nicolson tried it on, adding to the spectacle of the night.
Miller’s Career Update
With this victory, Miller’s professional record now stands at 27 wins, 1 loss, and 2 draws. This win marks his first since March 2023, a crucial bounce back after recent setbacks, including a loss to Daniel Dubois by TKO and a draw against Andy Ruiz Jr.
The combination of a shocking visual and a resilient performance assures that this particular undercard event will be remembered for years to come, illustrating that sometimes, sports can blend with unexpected comedy.
