Boxer Edgar Berlanga charged after alleged pistol attack on mother of child

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 28 Oct, 21:32 · Archive

Boxing star Edgar Berlanga has been charged with aggravated battery after allegedly hitting the mother of his child with a pistol during a dispute.

Boxer Edgar Berlanga, 29, has been charged with one count of battery and one count of aggravated battery following an incident on 18 October in Polk County, Florida. According to a probable cause affidavit, Berlanga and the mother of his child became involved in a heated argument while driving down an interstate. The woman alleged that Berlanga began hitting her with an open hand, then retrieved a pistol from the vehicle's cupholder and struck her on the forehead with the magazine well of the gun. When she attempted to exit the vehicle, Berlanga allegedly grabbed her by the arm and pulled her back inside.

The woman managed to break free and ran towards a nearby 7-Eleven, where witnesses called authorities on her behalf. Police officers observed swelling and bruising on her forehead, a tear on her shirt sleeve and an apparent bruise on her left inner arm. A warrant for Berlanga's arrest was issued on 23 October. He turned himself in to authorities on Monday and was released from custody on Tuesday.

Berlanga, a 24-2 fighter signed to Dana White's Zuffa Boxing promotion, is scheduled for arraignment on 17 November. His most recent high-profile fight came on 14 September 2024, when he took on Canelo Alvarez in Las Vegas.

How it is being reported

• Professional boxer Edgar Berlanga arrested after striking baby mama on the head with a pistol in heated disputeThe fighter, who is signed to Dana White's Zuffa Boxing promotion, was arrested and booked in Polk County, Florida, on one charge of battery and one charge of aggravated battery on Monday.Daily Mail Sport · 28 Oct, 21:14
• Boxing star Edgar Berlanga charged with aggravated battery after allegedly pistol-whipping mom of his childThe boxer was thrown behind bars this week after he allegedly whipped the mother of his child with a pistol.New York Post · 28 Oct, 20:56

In this story: Edgar Berlanga · Canelo Alvarez · Dana White's Zuffa Boxing · Polk County, Florida

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