Javon Walton
American actor and boxer (born 2006)
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Javon Anthony Walton[1] (born July 22, 2006), also known by his ring name Wanna, is an American actor and professional boxer,[2] who is best known for his portrayal of Ashtray in the HBO series Euphoria. After his work in Euphoria, he began working on the television series Utopia, The Umbrella Academy, and the film Samaritan.
July 22, 2006
- Actor
- professional boxer
Javon Walton | |
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| Born | Javon Anthony Walton July 22, 2006 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2019–present |
| Notable work | |
| Boxing career | |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
| Weight | Super featherweight |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 4 |
| Wins | 3 |
| Win by KO | 1 |
| Draws | 1 |
Early life
Javon Anthony Walton was born on July 22, 2006,[3] in Atlanta, Georgia,[4] to his father, DJ Walton, a boxing coach and founder of athletics apparel company Onward Athletics,[5] and his mother, Jessica Walton.[6][7] He has three siblings: a fraternal[8] twin brother, Jaden; an older sister, Jayla; and a younger brother, Daelo.[4][7]
He was homeschooled for most of his childhood due to his boxing career.[9]
Acting career
In June 2019, Walton appeared in the HBO television series Euphoria as Ashtray,[10] before landing a main role in the Amazon Prime Video streaming series Utopia (2020) as Grant Bishop.[11] In 2021, he appeared in the animated comedy horror film The Addams Family 2 as Pugsley Addams.[12] In 2022, he starred in the Netflix superhero television series The Umbrella Academy, and in the superhero thriller film Samaritan as Sam Cleary.[13] In 2024, he starred in the streaming series Under the Bridge.[14]
Boxing career
Most Valuable Promotions
In July 2023, Walton signed with YouTuber-turned-professional boxer Jake Paul's promotion Most Valuable Promotions.[15] Walton made his professional boxing debut on December 20, 2023 winning via technical knockout in the first round.[16]
One day after his debut, Most Valuable Promotions announced Walton's global debut on March 2, 2024 on the Amanda Serrano vs. Nina Meinke undercard, at the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum in San Juan, Puerto Rico.[17] Walton fought Joshua Torres (0–1–1) in a four round bout, which ended in a majority draw.[18]
Walton was originally scheduled to face Erik Hanley (1–1) as the co-feature on Most Valuable Prospects 8 on September 6, 2024, but Walton withdrew due to medical issues.[19][20] The bout was rescheduled for December 13 as the co-feature on Most Valuable Prospects X at the Caribe Royale Orlando in Orlando, Florida, US. Walton defeated Hanley via majority decision.[21][22][23]
Nine months later, Walton faced Anthony Mora (7–4–1) on the Most Valuable Prospects 15 undercard, in which he won via unanimous decision. The bout took place on September 27, 2025 at the Théâtre Saint-Denis in Montreal, Canada.[24][25]
Walton vs. Cejudo
On September 15, 2026, Most Valuable Promotions and Misfits Boxing announced that Walton would headline his first event against former UFC Flyweight and Bantamweight Champion Henry Cejudo.[26] Walton is a last-minute replacement for influencer Deen the Great. The bout is scheduled for September 26 at the James L. Knight Center in Miami, Florida.
Walton lost against Cejudo via unanimous decision.
Cejudo (1-0, 0 KOs) defeated actor and boxing prospect Javon "Wanna" Walton (3-1-1, 1 KOs) by split decision at Misfits Boxing at James L. Knight Arena in Miami. Two judges scored the four-round welterweight bout 39-37 for Cejudo, while a third had it 39-37 for Walton.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | The Addams Family 2 | Pugsley Addams (voice) | ||
| 2022 | Samaritan | Sam Cleary | ||
| 2027 | Gundam † | TBA | Post-production |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–2022 | Euphoria | Ashtray | Recurring role (season 1); main role (season 2) | [10] |
| 2020 | Utopia | Grant Bishop | Main role | [11] |
| 2022 | The Umbrella Academy | Stan | Recurring role (season 3) | [27] |
| 2024 | Under the Bridge | Warren Glowatski | Main role | [28][29] |
Professional boxing record
| 5 fights | 3 wins | 1 loss |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 1 | 0 |
| By decision | 2 | 1 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Loss | 3–1–1 | Henry Cejudo | SD | 4 | Sep 26, 2026 | James L. Knight Center, Miami, Florida, U.S. | |
| 4 | Win | 3–0–1 | Anthony Mora | UD | 6 | Sep 27, 2025 | Théâtre Saint-Denis, Montreal, Canada | |
| 3 | Win | 2–0–1 | Erik Hanley | MD | 4 | Dec 13, 2024 | Caribe Royale, Orlando, Florida, U.S. | |
| 2 | Draw | 1–0–1 | Joshua Torres | SD | 4 | Mar 2, 2024 | José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto Rico | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Moises Guzman Almonte | TKO | 1 (4), 2:18 | Dec 20, 2023 | Pabellon de Esgrima, Centro Olimpico, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
