Olympic champion and former UFC two-division titleholder Henry Cejudo is finally stepping into the professional boxing ring this Saturday, September 26, headlining Misfits Boxing in Miami. This isn’t some exhibition, folks, he’s making his *debut* against the unbeaten prospect and actor Javon “Wanna” Walton.
Cejudo’s Wild New Chapter at 39
Can you believe it? Cejudo, at 39 years old, is one of the most decorated combat athletes we’ve ever seen. We’re talking a 2008 Olympic freestyle wrestling gold medalist! He didn’t stop there, taking home UFC championships in both flyweight and bantamweight before hanging up his MMA gloves for the second time in late 2025. Even after retiring from the UFC, the guy stayed active in Real American Freestyle. But professional boxing? That’s a whole new animal, and he’s jumping right into the deep end. Cejudo was originally scheduled to face Misfits Boxing veteran Deen The Great, but that fell through less than two weeks before the event. Talk about a curveball!
The Unbeaten Kid With More Pro Experience
And who is Javon “Wanna” Walton? Don’t let the “actor” label fool you. This 20-year-old phenom, famous for playing Ashtray in HBO’s “Euphoria,” isn’t just a pretty face. He’s coming into this main event fight with *more* professional boxing experience than Cejudo, boasting an undefeated 3-0-1 record with one knockout. The kid’s legit, beating Anthony Mora by unanimous decision just last September. He’s taking this main event spot on short notice, which tells you everything about his confidence and hunger. This isn’t some walk in the park for Cejudo, not against a young, undefeated pro like Walton.
Beyond the main event, the card is absolutely stacked. UFC legend Tony Ferguson is back, putting his Misfits Boxing middleweight championship on the line against Kenzo Biyong. Remember when Ferguson knocked out Salt Papi in August 2025 for that interim belt? Then he went and outclassed Warren Spencer last December to become the undisputed champ. That dude knows how to fight! Plus, we’ve got Dawson Myles Barrett vs. Louis Russell, Cherdleys vs. Dad (Nathan Barnatt), and Fox The G defending his Misfits lightweight championship against Justin “Joyboy” Ibarrola. You can catch all this action live on DAZN this Saturday, September 26, kicking off at 6 p.m. ET from the James L. Knight Center in Miami. Get ready, because it’s going to be wild!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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