Javon ‘Wanna’ Walton vs. Erik Hanley Stats Comparison and Prediction: Record, Age, Height, Reach, Weight, and Knockout Ratio

Before you saw him on the screen, he was wiping opponents off the mat. While you were enamored by his acting skills, Jake Paul saw a boxing prodigy who needed a perfect platform. And soon the MVP signed Javon ‘Wanna’ Walton. But will he prove ‘Problem Child’s expectations, right? Or will it be a burst?

The fans will find it out when Walton will again go through the ropes this year, as he takes on Erik Hanley this December 13 at the Caribe Royale Orlando in Orlando. The 4-round super featherweight fight offers fans a high-octane fight justifying the event’s title. But the pressure will be on the Hollywood star to make amends for his last performance. Before that happens, let’s have a look at how they stake up.

Javon ‘Wanna’ Walton vs. Erik Hanley: Tale of Tape

Walton, 18, is in the nascent stage of his pro-boxing career. But don’t let his acting career fool you. You should look at his amateur boxing career and when he picked up boxing gloves. The Euphoria star started boxing at 8, and within a couple of years, the clips of him throwing fast punches made rounds on the internet, even drawing parallels with Floyd Mayweather Jr. That’s not it. It all helped him rack up the title of multi-time Junior Regional Champion and a two-time Junior Olympic national silver. Now, that’s some start to a boxing career. However, his pro boxing career has been a mixed tale.

The Georgia native has a record of 1-0-1 since making his debut last year in December. He is still molding himself into a better boxer, and his KO ratio of 100% is only a hint at the scope of improvement. In addition, Walton stands tall at 5’8″ (173 cm), using his high-energy approach and quick combinations. But how will he fare against Hanley?

Hanley, 31, is the older of the two but has only fought in two pro fights. So, there is very little sample for us to make a fair assessment of him. The Oceanside native made his debut 2 years ago in a knockout loss and spent two years honing his skills. It was on display when he took on Luis Andres Martinez and secured a third-round knockout win, improving his record to 1-1 with 1 KO. He has developed a penchant for knockouts, with a KO ratio of 100%.

Interestingly, Hanley also shares the same physical dimensions as Walton, as he also stands tall at 5’8″ (173 cm). The similarities don’t end here. We don’t have any reach measurement about him, too. Both fighters also weighed 130 lbs in their last fight. But how will their fight pan out?

Prediction: who wins it?

Why is exactly there a buzz surrounding Walton? He has strong fundamentals, with a special focus on his footwork, quick hands, and clean punching. You could also spot him with a high guard and tight defense, with effective counters. He will also look to build on his strong and exhaustive amateur record, despite dedicating time to Hollywood projects. While he appeared lackluster in his last fight, he attributed it to injuries. Walton had admitted, “That was 20 percent of what I’ve been able to fight at. The performance wasn’t exactly what I wanted.”

This time, you can expect Walton to bring his A-game and unload more jabs, which he admitted to failing to employ in his last fight. What if he can’t? It remains to be seen. Hanley has shown flashes of brilliance too, and his learning curve was steep too. But we still have Walton winning this one. He has the amateur experience, youth on his side, and a better fundamental base. Still, you can’t count Hanley out of this fight.

What do you make of this coming fight between Javon ‘Wanna’ Walton and Erik Hanley? Who do you think will leave the arena with a win? Let us know in the comments below.