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YouTube sensation Jake Paul has been causing a lot of stir in the realm of boxing with his company Most Valuable Promotions. The boxing promotion company, co-founded by Paul and Nakisa Bidarian, has been making waves with high-profile fights and attracting young talent from various fields. Moreover, the latest addition to MVP is none other than Hollywood rising star, Javon ‘Wanna’ Walton, known for his compelling role in the hit series “Euphoria.”

As a multi-talented athlete with an impressive list of accolades, Walton’s decision to join MVP marks a significant milestone in his already remarkable career. His journey to stardom has been nothing short of exceptional. With notable appearances in popular shows like “The Umbrella Academy” and “Utopia,” he quickly captured the attention of the entertainment world. However, it is his role in “Euphoria” that truly solidified his presence in Hollywood. This is not all as he is also the youngest athlete to have deals with blue-chip brands like Jordan and OVO.

Javon Walton: A rising star with iconic brand deals

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In a recent interview with Variety Magazine, it was revealed that the 17-year-old was the only athlete in the state of Georgia to hold the youth gymnastics all-around and USA Boxing/Silver Gloves boxing champion state titles simultaneously. He is also the youngest person to have a deal with Jordan.  Moreover, his other partnerships include deals with  OVO, Gap, Venmo, Essentia Water and PSD Underwear.

The news of Walton’s signing with MVP Boxing took the sporting world by surprise. Despite being a seasoned actor, his passion for boxing has been evident since a young age. He began his boxing journey at the tender age of four and steadily built a remarkable reputation in the sport. In a recent statement, Walton expressed his excitement about joining MVP, emphasizing the significance of family-like support within the promotion. He believes that MVP will be instrumental in helping him achieve his goals in professional boxing while ensuring a special and personalized journey.

“I’ve been training so hard and working for the majority of my life for this moment. MVP feels like family and that’s very important to me. I know they can help me reach my goals in professional boxing and do it in a way that feels special to me.” he said.

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With such enthusiasm and dedication, Walton’s commitment to his boxing career and affiliation with MVP will undoubtedly lead to great achievement. In addition, Walton’s love for the promotion was thoroughly reciprocated after Paul welcomed the latest member of his promotion.

Jake Paul welcomes Walton to MVP

In a warm and exciting announcement, ‘The Problem Child’ extended a heartfelt welcome to Walton. Paul took to Instagram and posted pictures of him along with the 17-year-old. The montage showcased Walton signing the contract and having a great time with Paul in other slides.

 

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While the fans were not fully confident about the impact Wlaton will have, it is hard to dismiss him as a prospect. As MVP’s youngest signee, Walton’s addition to the promotion marks a bold move by Paul to further strengthen the roster with young, talented athletes.

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The YouTuber, who has been making headlines with his own boxing career, has been a driving force behind MVP’s rapid growth and success. Moreover, with Walton’s addition, MVP aims to make a significant impact on the rising star’s entrance into the world of professional boxing.

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What did you think about Walton having deals with Jordan and OVO before signing with MVP? Let us know in the comments.

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