The Amanda Serrano vs. Katie Taylor rematch showcased the incredible progress of women’s boxing, highlighting the significant impact female fighters have made on the sport. In the wake of this historic match, Euphoria star Javon ‘Wanna’ Walton has offered advice to aspiring female boxers, drawing inspiration from the example set by Serrano and Taylor.

The two women initially met in April 2022 at the Madison Square Garden in New York, which was labeled ‘the greatest women’s boxing match in recent history.’ Taylor had clinched victory via split decision after ten rounds of absolute war, making their second fight the attraction of a lifetime. And it didn’t disappoint. 

Fighting on the undercard of Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson live on Netflix, the streaming giant reported that over 50 million households tuned in to watch the fight live. Just like the last time, Serrano and Taylor came to knock each other’s heads off. Despite the best efforts from Serrano, Taylor secured a unanimous decision victory.

Taylor was reportedly paid $6.1 million for the fight, and Serrano has claimed she made even more than Taylor from the fight, putting their combined purse well over a whopping $12 million. The two women broke purse records and viewership records, furthering the cause for women’s boxing.

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So, during a recent conversation with a representative from Most Valuable Promotions, Walton referenced Serrano and Taylor’s groundbreaking achievement to inspire women to take the next step in boxing, emphasizing the possibilities and opportunities for female fighters in the sport. “I would say, I mean, go for it,” Walton said when asked for his advice. 

“If it’s something you’re super passionate about and it’s something that you want to pursue—that’s definitely something that you should do,” he said. “Women’s boxing is growing by the day. You have greats that you could look at such as you know, Amanda Serrano, Katie Taylor, and I mean the list goes on and on for the great women boxers.”

He concluded, “So if you’re a girl and you’re trying to get into boxing, nobody’s stopping you. You know, if that’s a dream that you want to pursue, then I say you go balls to the walls on it.” Meanwhile, Walton has his own test coming up. 

Javon Walton returns to boxing against Erik Hanley

Walton returns to the ring on December 13 to face Erik Hanley in a four-round super featherweight bout at the Caribe Royale in Orlando, Florida. Walton’s fight was originally scheduled for September but was canceled after he was declared medically unfit due to an infection. 

His promoter, Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions, expressed their disappointment, stating, “Javon’s well-being is our top priority. We are confident that he will make a full recovery and return to the ring stronger than ever.” Despite the setback, Walton has been hard at work in the gym, pushing through intense training sessions.

A recent Instagram clip shared by MPV shows Walton’s battered hands, captioned, “Wanna Walton’s hands after training…” The young fighter is determined to make a statement after a majority draw in his previous bout against Joshua Torres, hoping to bounce back and showcase his full potential.

That said, for women in boxing, there hasn’t been a brighter day ahead. As more and more women start coming into the sport, it can only grow bigger and bigger. What did you think about the Serrano vs. Taylor fight? What do you think about women’s boxing?