Michael Jordan’s brand is aiming for new heights. What better way for the brand to partner with the most promising athletes? Following Jake Paul, the brand has created another pair of superb boxing boots for boxer-turned-actor Javon Walton, who is making his global professional boxing debut.
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In his first professional fight, Walton faced boxer Joshua Torres. The 17-year-old also plays a drug dealer in the hit US TV series Euphoria. The actor has recently shared the stage with famous boxing figures such as Amanda Serrano and Jake Paul. What caught people’s attention was the athlete’s super cool and unique boxing boots during the game.
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At just 16 years old, he signed his first contract with the $5 billion Jordan Brand. The boxer also shared the inspiration behind his shoe’s creative design.
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Walton’s signature logo, a big “W” with wings spread like a bird, appears on the boot. Videos from the brand can be seen on Walton’s Instagram page, which has 5.4 million followers. After taking a closer look at the pair, it’s no surprise how Walton’s shoes were one of the biggest highlights of the event.
Previously, in an interview, the boxer also shared some insights into the inspiration for the shoe. Speaking on the matter, Walton shared how he wanted to bring fashion and style into the sport of boxing and his number one inspiration was Roy Jones Jr.
“So, the creative process behind my boots is that I borrowed a lot from Roy Jones Jr. who wore his boxing boots a long time ago. I did that with the Jordan 11 as well. I tried to bring fashion into boxing. In motion.” Walton said.Get the hottest notifications instantly boxing Stories from Google!Click to follow us and click Blue stars.
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The actor also hopes to win the title one day in the future, as he said, “Hopefully in five years I’ll be fighting for the world title. Even further, I want my name to be etched in the history of boxing. ” While it’s true that the aspiring boxing star has yet to show off his prowess in the ring, it seems like we can count on him to deliver some of the hottest fashion. What are your thoughts on this? Let us know in the comments section below.
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