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Boxer Edgar Berlanga arrested on battery charges in Florida
Boxer Edgar Berlanga was arrested in Polk County, Florida, on Monday, Oct.
26.
He faces misdemeanor battery and felony aggravated battery charges over an alleged incident on Oct.
18.
The 29-year-old is a super middleweight boxer who has fought for world titles and is signed to Zuffa Boxing.
A judge set his bond at $16,000 after he appeared in court on Tuesday.
The allegations have not been detailed publicly, and the charges are not proof of guilt.
The felony charge carries a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison.
Berlanga is scheduled to appear for an arraignment on Nov.
17.
Edgar Berlanga was arrested in Florida and faces felony aggravated battery and misdemeanor battery charges.
The charges stem from an alleged incident on Oct. 18, according to court records.
Berlanga appeared in court on Tuesday, where his bond was set at $16,000.
His arraignment is scheduled for Nov. 17.
No further details about the alleged incident have been released.
- Who
- Boxer Edgar Berlanga, 29.
- What
- He was arrested and faces felony aggravated battery and misdemeanor battery charges.
- When
- He was arrested on Oct. 26. The alleged incident took place on Oct. 18.
- Where
- Polk County, Florida.
- Why
- The charges relate to an alleged Oct. 18 incident. No further details have been released.
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Berlanga defeated Steven Butler by seventh-round knockout at a Zuffa Boxing event.
The alleged incident behind the charges took place.
Berlanga was arrested in Polk County, Florida.
Berlanga appeared in court, where his bond was set at $16,000.
Berlanga is scheduled to appear for arraignment.
- Charges
- One felony aggravated battery charge and one misdemeanor battery charge
- Bond
- $16,000
- Arraignment
- Nov. 17
- Age
- 29
- Boxing record
- 24-2, with 19 knockouts
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Boxer Edgar Berlanga was arrested on misdemeanor battery and felony aggravated battery charges