Henry Cejudo won his professional boxing debut against Javon Walton by split decision at a Misfits Boxing card held at the James L. Knight Center in Miami, Florida, according to multiple outlets.
The five-round bout was the main event of the Misfits Boxing show on Saturday, Sept. 26, per Variety and Yahoo Sports. Cejudo, a former UFC double champion and mixed martial artist, entered the fight with a 0-0-0 professional boxing record, while Walton, a former actor, entered with a boxing record listed as 20-9-0, according to Variety.
Yahoo Sports reported that Cejudo was initially scheduled to face an opponent referred to as Deen The Great before being matched against Walton instead.
Outlets differed slightly in characterizing the outcome: USA Today described Cejudo as having 'edged out' the win, while Yahoo Sports' headline said he 'escaped' with the victory, both indicating a close decision.
How each side covered it
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- USA Today reported Cejudo won a split decision in his professional boxing debut.
- Variety detailed how to watch the bout, describing it as a five-round fight in South Beach.
- Variety noted this was Cejudo's first pro boxing match, listing his record as 0-0-0 against Walton's 20-9-0.
“Misfits Boxing results: Henry Cejudo edges out split decision in pro debut” — USA Today
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- Yahoo Sports described Cejudo, a former UFC double champion, as having 'escaped' with a win in his boxing debut.
- Yahoo Sports reported the event took place at the James L. Knight Center in Miami, Florida.
- Yahoo Sports noted Cejudo was originally scheduled to face an opponent called Deen The Great before facing Walton.
- Forbes covered the results and highlights of the Cejudo vs. Walton bout.
“Highlights: Cejudo Escapes With Win In Misfits Boxing Debut” — Yahoo Sports
Questions readers ask
What happened in the Cejudo vs. Walton fight?
Henry Cejudo won his professional boxing debut against Javon Walton by split decision at a Misfits Boxing event in Miami, Florida, on Saturday, Sept. 26.
Who is Henry Cejudo?
Henry Cejudo, nicknamed 'Triple C,' is a former UFC double champion and mixed martial artist who made his professional boxing debut in this bout, according to Variety and Yahoo Sports.
Who is Javon Walton?
Javon Walton, nicknamed 'Wanna,' is a former actor and amateur boxer who fought Cejudo, entering the bout with a boxing record of 20-9-0 according to Variety.
Where and when did the fight take place?
The fight took place at the James L. Knight Center in Miami, Florida, on Saturday, Sept. 26, as part of a Misfits Boxing card.
Was the fight close?
Yes, the bout was decided by split decision, with USA Today describing Cejudo as having 'edged out' the win and Yahoo Sports saying he 'escaped' with the victory.
Sources · 4 outlet reports
- USA TodayLeft-leaningMisfits Boxing results: Henry Cejudo edges out split decision in pro debut
- VarietyLeft-leaningHow to Watch Henry Cejudo vs. Javon Walton Boxing Live Online
- ForbesCenterHenry Cejudo vs. Javon Walton Results and Highlights
- Yahoo SportsCenterMisfits Boxing Results: Cejudo vs. Walton