Javon "Wanna" Walton, known for his role in HBO's 'Euphoria', made headlines in the professional boxing world with his second pro fight against Joshua Torres, resulting in a split majority draw. At just 17 years old, Walton, who has been boxing since he was 4, stepped into the ring as part of the event featuring Amanda Serrano and Jake Paul. The fight, which was broadcast live globally on DAZN, saw scores of 39-37 in favor of Walton, and two scores of 38-38. Despite his established career as an actor, Walton has emphasized that he's not just dabbling in boxing but has "something to prove". His match against the 32-year-old Torres was described as the most talked-about pro fight for a 17-year-old in history.
Javon “Wanna” Walton gets a split draw in his second pro fight against unheralded Joshua Torres. Credit Walton—an established actor—for making the pivot to boxing but he’s going to have to be matched carefully. Torres clipped him a couple of times. Walton, 17, didn’t show elite…
"Euphoria" star Javon Walton, 17, fights to a majority draw against Joshua Torres in a pro boxing match on the #SerranoMeinke undercard. Scores were 39-37 Walton, 38-38, and 38-38.
The global pro boxing debut of Javon "Wanna" Walton, one of the stars of HBO's Euphoria, is up next. The 17-year-old is fighting Joshua Torres, who is 32. Walton has been boxing since he was 4 years old. #SerranoMeinke
“Euphoria” star Javon “Wanna” Walton was a boxer long before he was an actor but he knows he’s got “something to prove” in his professional debut on Saturday night as part of the card with Amanda Serrano and Jake Paul https://t.co/gLbkEK9kb3
‘Euphoria’ star Javon ‘Wanna’ Walton promises he’s not an actor just dabbling in boxing: ‘I’ve got something to prove’ https://t.co/8Tu77GIsVM
The most talked about pro fight for a 17 year old in history. Tonight Wanna Walton enters the professional boxing world on a global stage, taking on Joshua Torres. Live globally on DAZN. #SerranoMeinke #Wanna https://t.co/AxyFFVm3jl