Dana White says a bizarre boxing moment dominated attention during a packed combat sports weekend. The UFC president promoted two major shows within 24 hours. He still watched an unexpected scene steal headlines across social media. White later called the moment unforgettable and shocking.
Two major events in one weekend
Dana White staged his second Zuffa Boxing event at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. He hosted the card on Sunday night with rising boxing talent. One day earlier, he delivered a UFC featherweight title rematch. Alexander Volkanovski defended his belt against Diego Lopes in a high-profile fight.
White skipped travel to Sydney for UFC 325. He chose to watch the event remotely from his home. He also followed a major boxing card promoted by Eddie Hearn. That event took place at Madison Square Garden in New York.
An undercard moment steals the spotlight
Shakur Stevenson defeated Teofimo Lopez in the boxing main event. The fight drew interest, but another bout captured global attention. Heavyweight contender Jarrell Miller suffered an awkward moment mid-fight. Kingsley Ibeh pressured him late in the second round.
Ibeh landed a heavy flurry that snapped Miller’s head backward. The impact lifted Miller’s hairpiece and revealed his bald spot. The crowd burst into laughter inside the arena. Fans reacted even louder when Miller removed the wig. He threw it out of the ring before the next round began.
Dana White reacts to viral chaos
Dana White addressed the incident during a Sunday press conference. He admitted the moment stood out above everything else. White said the toupee incident dominated his thoughts from the night. He described it as one of the craziest scenes he had ever seen.
UFC 325 still delivers success
Dana White remained pleased with how UFC 325 unfolded. He acknowledged the boxing clip stole online attention. He highlighted strong results for his promotion. White said the event broke the company gate record again.
He praised the energy inside the venue throughout the night. White said the fights delivered excitement from start to finish. He emphasized his enjoyment of the entire card. He made clear that UFC 325 succeeded despite the viral distraction.
