Former UFC flyweight and bantamweight champion Henry Cejudo just stepped into a professional boxing ring for the first time, and he walked out with a split decision win over ‘Euphoria’ actor Javon Walton on Saturday’s Misfits Boxing card. The judges handed Cejudo the victory with scorecards reading 39-37, 39-37, and one dissenting 37-39. Talk about a tight finish in a wild debut!
Cejudo Fought Through the Fire in His Debut
Walton, who already had four pro boxing matches under his belt, brought some serious energy to the first two rounds. You could tell he was trying to dictate the pace early. But Cejudo, showing that champ mentality, dialed up the pressure big time in the third round. He really closed strong, landing a bunch of overhand and straight right hands to seize control and finish on a high note. Think about it: this was Cejudo’s *professional boxing debut*. He had to overcome Walton’s established technical ability, make adjustments on the fly, and still get the win. He even admitted in his post-fight interview that he felt the first round didn’t go his way. That just makes the comeback even more impressive, right?
What This Win Means For Cejudo’s New Path
Walton, who also stars in shows like *Euphoria* and *Under The Bridge*, took his first professional loss after an admirable performance, especially considering he jumped into this fight on short notice. He only stepped in on September 15 after Nurideen Shabazz had to pull out due to injury. For Cejudo, though, this is a huge moment. After an incredible 16-6-0 career in professional MMA, he’s now officially 1-0-0 as a boxer. It’s a brand new chapter, and he just proved he can hang in the squared circle. What’s next for Cejudo? We’re all watching to see if he keeps pushing in the boxing world, building on this wild debut win!
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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