Jake Paul Reveals Astonishing Fact About ‘Euphoria’ Actor, Boxer Javon Walton Before His Global Pro-Debut

Move over Hollywood, Javon ‘Wanna’ Walton is ready to make his mark in the boxing world. The 17-year-old “Euphoria” star is set to make his professional debut next week in Puerto Rico, facing Joshua Torres in a super featherweight bout. But for Walton, this fight isn’t just about stepping into the spotlight, it’s a chance to prove he’s a serious contender, not just a famous face.

Walton, known by his boxing nickname ‘Wanna’, has been fighting for most of his life. He boasts an impressive amateur career with multiple championships under his belt. He, nevertheless, acknowledges the challenges of breaking into the professional scene, especially with the shadow of his acting career. Jake Paul, moreover, has recently revealed something that is not known by a lot of people about the actor.

Jake Paul sheds light on the promising future of Javon Walton

Back in July 2023, Walton signed with Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), the boxing promotion company co-founded by YouTube personality Jake Paul and entrepreneur Nakisa Bidarian. This strategic partnership provided Walton with invaluable resources and guidance as he transitioned from his impressive amateur career to the professional stage. Walton’s first official appearance with MVP took place in August 2023, during the fight week leading up to the highly anticipated Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz bout.

He participated in open workouts, showcasing his skills and dedication to the sport in front of a larger audience. In a YouTube video, Jake Paul took his fans through the preparation for ths upcoming event against Amanda Serrano. In that video, he talked about the promising future of Walton. He said, “One of my favorite parts about this event is Javon ‘Wanna’ Walton, boxing’s next superstar, making his Global debut.” Then he revealed, “What people don’t know is that he started fighting before he started acting. This is his first love and passion.”

Moreover, his love was quite evident in his words during an interview, where he talked about how he wants to pause his career in Hollywood for some time now. He’s doing it so that he can make his name in ths world of boxing.

Javon Walton believes himself to be fortunate

Javon Walton may be a familiar face from the hit series ‘Euphoria’, but his true passion lies in the squared circle. While he may have found success in Hollywood, boxing has always been his calling. Walton’s love affair with the sport began at a young age. He wasn’t glued to the TV watching cartoons, he was “punching pillows” at the tender age of two. By the time he was four, he was already a dedicated boxing enthusiast.

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After getting a spot at the MVP’s Puerto Rico card, he said, “Not many people can say they’re good at two things in their lifetime. Both of those careers, I absolutely love, but boxing is definitely the priority right now. I feel like [I’ve been] a grown man since I was 4 years old. It’s definitely tough to have two different careers, but if you love something, it doesn’t feel like work. I love both, but I really just want to hone in on boxing.” So, currently he wants to solely focus on his boxing career and put a halt to his acting for now.

Well, it’s going to be interesting to see how far does Walton go in the thrilling sweet science. Will he able to make a place for himself just like he did in Hollywood? What are your thoughts about this? Let us know in the comments section.

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