Javon Walton found his breakout role in 2019’s Euphoria, playing the drug-dealing child that was often found in tow with the grown, Fezco. After working on Euphoria’s first and second seasons, he went on to secure roles in the series Utopia and The Umbrella Academy.
For his next act, Walton will be entering the ring. The 17-year-old has announced he’ll be making his professional boxing debut in March 2024 at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico in San Juan.
Walton is the latest signee to Most Valuable Promotions, the fighter incubator founded by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian. Walton will be competing in the featherweight category and has been boxing since the age of 4. He’s also a two-time Silver medalist in the Junior Olympics.
Alongside Walton, whose boxing name is Javon “Wanna” Walton, Paul, Amanda Serrano and Nina Meinke are competing.
“I’ve been training most of my life for this moment, and it is an honor to make my global debut beside my fellow MVP athletes Amanda Serrano and Jake Paul,” Walton said.
“Nakisa and the whole MVP team have become like a second family to me, and they are incredible mentors who truly believe in my talent. I’m ready to prove them right in the ring on Saturday, March 2 and start my path to greatness and I couldn’t be more excited to do it in Puerto Rico.”
