Javon Walton, best known to millions as Ashtray in the HBO series Euphoria, is set to headline a Misfits Boxing event in Miami, where he will face off against Henry Cejudo. Cejudo is a former two-weight UFC champion and Olympic wrestling gold medallist. Walton, who is 20 years old, has spent much of his life in the spotlight—sometimes performing in front of cameras and other times in the ring, dodging punches. His journey has taken him from acting to boxing and back again, with both pursuits demanding intense dedication. Walton had "zero interest in acting" as a young child, with boxing being his first love. His parents were boxing fans, and he would watch HBO boxing on Saturdays with them. At age four, he begged his father to take him to a gym, which eventually happened. Walton has since competed in 85 amateur bouts, twice won silver at the Junior Olympics, and is unbeaten as a professional with three wins and a draw. He is currently signed to Most Valuable Promotions, a company co-owned by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian. Walton also competed at a high level in gymnastics after following his sister into the sport, but boxing remained his main focus. His boxing career eventually led to an acting opportunity. At age 11, he appeared on Steve Harvey's television show to showcase his boxing ability and also demonstrated his gymnastics skills with a backflip. Casting director Jennifer Venditti saw the appearance and contacted his family about auditioning for Euphoria. Walton accepted and that led to a substantial acting career, including roles in Amazon drama Utopia, Netflix series The Umbrella Academy, and a film with Sylvester Stallone in Samaritan. Balancing both careers is a challenge for Walton. Filming can take him away for six months, while preparing to fight demands an eight-week training camp and complete focus. He says his goal is to see how well he can balance both, but that is easier said than done. For now, his focus is on Cejudo, who will make his professional boxing debut on Saturday. The bout, which Walton accepted at less than two weeks' notice after Cejudo's original opponent withdrew, has been sanctioned by the Florida State Commission and will count towards their professional records. Walton's father and trainer, DJ, will be in his corner. Walton says that while he was learning how to be a fighter at a young age, his father was learning the coaching side. He describes their relationship as being like a pilot and co-pilot, with his father as a head coach who happens to be his dad.