The boxer who accidentally became an actor
Euphoria star Javon Walton discusses his boxing roots, acting career and Saturday's fight with UFC great Henry Cejudo.
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Notable Quotes
"My goal is to see how well I can balance both but that's easier said than done."
— Javon Walton , Celebrity
"You have to have a level of respect."
— Javon Walton , Celebrity
"What was beautiful about our journey was we got to grow together."
— Javon Walton , Celebrity
Key People
DJ Walton is Javon Walton’s father and trainer who took him to a boxing gym when he was four.
Henry Cejudo is a former two-weight UFC champion and Olympic wrestling gold medallist.
Javon Walton is a 20-year-old actor and boxer known for his role as Ashtray in the HBO series Euphoria.
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Euphoria star Javon Walton discusses his boxing roots, acting career and Saturday's fight with UFC great Henry Cejudo.
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