Cejudo to Make Pro Boxing Debut Against 'Euphoria' Actor Walton
Retired UFC champion Henry Cejudo will face actor and boxing prospect Javon "Wanna" Walton on Sept. 26, according to ESPN.
Retired UFC champion Henry Cejudo has a new opponent for his professional boxing debut, according to a report from ESPN. Cejudo is set to face actor and boxing prospect Javon "Wanna" Walton on Sept. 26.
Walton, known for his role in the HBO series "Euphoria," has also been pursuing a career as a professional boxing prospect, ESPN reported.
Cejudo, a former two-division UFC champion, retired from mixed martial arts before turning his attention to boxing. The Sept. 26 bout will mark his first appearance as a professional boxer, according to the report.
Further details about the event, including its location and broadcast plans, were not immediately available.
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