Despite a decorated career with 30 fights and 22 knockouts, Walters' extended absence from boxing reveals both personal challenges and potential preparation issues, as evidenced by his admission about weight management problems in the Lomachenko fight and subsequent injury setbacks during attempted comebacks. While he maintains confidence in his current form, training with world champions across multiple gyms, his cautious approach to future matchups suggests an awareness of the challenges facing his return at age 38.