Boxer Edgar Berlanga arrested for allegedly assaulting his child mama

Professional boxer Edgar Berlanga has been arrested on home violence fees after allegedly placing the mom of his youngster with a handgun throughout an argument in Florida.

According to court docket paperwork obtained by TMZ, the incident occurred on October 18 whereas Berlanga was driving with the girl in Polk County.

Police allege that the argument grew to become bodily when Berlanga started slapping her earlier than taking out a pistol and placing her within the head. The girl reportedly tried to depart the automobile, however Berlanga allegedly grabbed her arm to stop her from getting out. She finally broke free and ran to a close-by 7-Eleven, the place bystanders known as police.

Responding officers stated they noticed swelling and bruising on her brow that appeared constant together with her account. When an officer requested whether or not the firearm was actual, the girl stated it was, explaining that that they had visited a gun vary roughly 20 minutes earlier than the incident.

According to the report, she didn’t wish to pursue fees. Police nonetheless proceeded with an arrest as a result of the allegations concerned home violence. Berlanga was booked into the Pasco County jail on two home violence-related offences: felony aggravated battery and misdemeanour battery involving touching or placing.

Records cited by TMZ present that he made his first court docket look on Tuesday, when his bond was set at $16,000. The allegations haven’t been decided by a court docket. The report didn’t embody a response from Berlanga or his representatives. Berlanga holds knowledgeable boxing document of 24 wins and two defeats, with 19 knockout victories.

In September 2024, he misplaced by unanimous resolution to Canelo Alvarez in a contest for the WBA, WBC and WBO super-middleweight titles. He is at present signed to Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing. In July, he headlined an occasion at Madison Square Garden, defeating Steven Butler by knockout within the seventh spherical.