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Cejudo beats Walton in Misfits Boxing
Henry Cejudo wins split decision over Javon Walton in Miami
In brief
Henry Cejudo wins split decision over Javon Walton in Miami Cejudo earns boxing debut victory with split decision win Originally reported by FIGHTMAG.
Cejudo makes boxing debut
Olympic gold medalist Henry Cejudo, former UFC two-division champion, fights his first professional bout against Javon Walton in Miami.
“Henry Cejudo (1-0) defeats Javon Walton (3-1-1, 1 KO) by split decision at welterweight.”
Walton steps in last minute
Javon Walton, Atlanta-based boxer with a 3-0-1 record, replaced Deen The Great after injury concerns.
“Walton (3-0-1, 1 KO) of Atlanta, Georgia, took the fight on short notice, replacing Deen The Great, who withdrew due to an injury.”
Cejudo wins split decision
Cejudo defeats Walton 39-37, 37-39, 39-37 on split decision after a technical round.
“Henry Cejudo def. Javon Walton by split decision (39-37, 37-39, 39-37) | Watch video”
Ferguson retains title
Tony Ferguson stops Mahmoud Sebie in second round to retain his MFB middleweight title.
“Tony Ferguson def. Mahmoud Fawzy Sebie by TKO (R2, 0:42) | Watch video”
Fox The G wins title
Fox The G defeats Justin Ibarrola by unanimous decision to retain his MFB lightweight title.
“Fox The G def. Justin Ibarrola by unanimous decision (60-54, 60-54, 59-55) | Watch video”
Barrett gets KO'd
Louis Russell knocks out Dawson Myles Barrett in second round at cruiserweight.
“Louis Russell def. Dawson Myles Barrett by KO (R2)”
The takeaway
Cejudo earns boxing debut victory with split decision win
