Former two-division UFC champion and Olympic Gold Medalist Henry Cejudo will make his professional boxing debut on September 26 at a Misfits Boxing event in Miami, following a last-minute shakeup on the fight card.
Opponent Change and Fight Breakdown
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The New Matchup: After Deen The Great pulled out under two weeks before the event, Cejudo was paired with undefeated 3-0-1 pro boxer and Euphoria actor Javon “Wanna” Walton, a top prospect from Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions (MVP).
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Cejudo’s Reaction: “Triple C” did not hold back in his official statement: “I knew all along that Dean would back out. But I have a new opponent now who thinks he’s a fighter, but Wanna will be playing another robot by the time I’m done with him.”
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Fight Context: Cejudo ended his UFC run on a 4-fight losing skid (most recently dropping a decision to Payton Talbott, alongside losses to Song Yadong, Merab Dvalishvili, and Aljamain Sterling), but holds iconic victories over Dominick Cruz, TJ Dillashaw, and Demetrious Johnson.
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Card Highlights: The Miami show will also feature the ring return of UFC icon Tony Ferguson taking on Kenzo Biyong.
