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Former UFC Champion Henry Cejudo Makes Boxing Debut Against Wanna Walton

By MMAReign News Desk·Sep 26, 2026 • 11:03 AM

Former UFC two-division champion Henry Cejudo competed in his Misfits Boxing promotional debut against Wanna Walton at the James L. Knight Center.

Former two-division UFC champion Henry Cejudo has officially transitioned to the boxing ring. Cejudo made his promotional debut for Misfits Boxing on Saturday at the James L. Knight Center in Miami. The event, which was broadcast on DAZN, featured Cejudo facing off against Wanna Walton in the evening's main event. This appearance marks Cejudo's first competitive action in less than 10 months following his decision to retire from professional mixed martial arts competition under the UFC banner. While Cejudo achieved legendary status as both a flyweight and bantamweight champion in the UFC, his move to the Misfits circuit highlights the growing trend of high-profile combat sports athletes exploring crossover boxing opportunities. Further details regarding the official result and scorecards were provided by MMA Fighting as part of their coverage of the Miami card.


Source: MMA Fighting.

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