Overview
- Henry Cejudo won his professional boxing debut by split decision over Javon Walton with official scores of 39-37, 37-39 and 39-37 after four rounds in Miami on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026.
- Javon Walton took the bout on roughly a two-week camp after original opponent Deen The Great withdrew with a shoulder injury, and the 20-year-old actor suffered his first pro loss but remained competitive on the cards.
- Reporters and ringside observers said Walton used early range and speed while Cejudo adjusted after a slow start, landing heavier overhands and straighter counters in the middle rounds to swing two judges.
- The Misfits card also featured other last-minute opponent changes, including Tony Ferguson facing Mahmoud Sebie, illustrating the promotion's routine use of rapid replacement deals to preserve DAZN broadcasts.
- The result deepens the crossover conversation by showing a decorated MMA and Olympic wrestler can adapt to boxing short-term, while also raising questions about fairness, camp length, and whether rematches or full-camp fights will follow.