Javon Walton is discussing his boxing background and acting career ahead of a fight against UFC great Henry Cejudo on Saturday.
Walton, known for his role in Euphoria, has built a profile across both boxing and acting. His latest discussion focuses on the sporting roots that preceded his work on screen and how the two parts of his career have developed alongside one another.
The bout with Cejudo places Walton’s boxing background at the centre of attention. Cejudo is recognised as a UFC great, while Walton is also known for his work as an actor, creating an unusual meeting between the entertainment and combat-sports worlds.
Walton’s story is presented through both sides of his career: the boxer who became an actor and the performer returning to the ring. His comments come before Saturday’s contest, with the fight providing the immediate focus for discussion of his sporting background and future in boxing.
