Jake Paul was euphoric watching from home as his 19-year-old prospect Javon ‘Wanna’ Walton moved to 3-0-1 in Montreal tonight.
The teenage heart-throb is best known for his starring roles on hit TV shows such as Euphoria and The Umbrella Academy. However, he has been boxing since his childhood, and has opted to turn professional under Paul and Nakisa Bidarian’s Most Valuable Promotions.
After a stuttering start to his career where he drew his sophomore outing, Walton has moved on to win his following two fights. However, he is struggling to find the finish as he sprints up the ranks into six rounders.
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Javon ‘Wanna’ Walton delights Jake Paul with latest win
After making the switch to the professional ranks under Jake Paul before his 18th birthday, Javon ‘Wanna’ Walton has been thrown into the deep end. Aside from his debut, all three of his opponents have been in their 30s, with tonight’s rival Anthony Mora holding a 6-4-1 professional record.
As a result, he is struggling to land the flashy knockouts that might excite his younger fanbase, although he is earning valuable experience and banking rounds with tough veterans. Tonight, he went six rounds with the 36-year-old Mora who refused to go away for all 18 minutes.
While he wasn’t in attendance at the famed Theatre St-Denis in Montreal, Paul was a keen observer from home after a busy week launching his fight with Gervonta Davis. He shared his reaction on the Most Valuable Promotions Instagram page, cheering ‘let’s go’ as his teammate won.
Javon ‘Wanna’ Walton had to overcome low blow to win latest boxing fight
Walton was given a very tough challenge tonight, and it was made more difficult when he had to overcome a brutal low blow. Midway through the fourth after a clash of heads, Mora landed a big shot way below the belt line.
Commentators noted that it was a ‘fairly low blow’, but Walton appeared unfazed as he continued on. In a post-fight interview with Most Valuable Promotions’ social media channels, he noted that he was proud of being able to get through six rounds.
“Honestly, what I was thinking was ‘I’m pretty f—ing tired right now’,” he admitted. “I just wish, f—, I could have paced myself a bit more.”