Jarrell Miller managed to get his first win in nearly three years, but lost his hair as well as some momentum in his career, in the process.
The brash Brooklyn-bred heavyweight edged Phoenix's Kingsley Ibeh via split decision in a largely forgettable 10-round affair. Ibeh won 96-94 on one card, overruled by scores of 97-93 and 97-93 for Miller in the opening bout of Saturday's DAZN Pay-Per-View event from Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The highlight of the night was when Ibeh knocked Miller's toupee loose in the 3rd round. Ever the showman, Miller owned the moment, ripping off the rug and tossing it into the crowd. Ironically, it landed in the seat next to WBO heavyweight titlist Fabio Wardley, whom Miller was supposed to face last June before he was forced out with a reported injury.
Miller's previous victory came in March 2023 knockout over Lucas Browne. He was stopped in the 10th round by Daniel Dubois in December 2023 and fought to a 12-round draw with former unified heavyweight titlist Andy Ruiz in August 2024.
