Boxer Edgar Berlanga arrested, facing felony aggravated battery charge

          • Brett OkamotoOct 27, 2026, 09:54 PM ET
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          Professional boxer Edgar Berlanga is facing a felony aggravated battery charge following his arrest Monday in Polk County, Florida.

          According to court records, Berlanga, 29, appeared in the Bartow Courthouse on Tuesday, and his bond was set at $16,000. He also faces a charge of misdemeanor battery. His next court appearance is an arraignment hearing Nov. 17.

          Both charges stem from an alleged incident Oct. 18. No further details have been released. The felony aggravated battery charge carries a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison.

          Berlanga (24-2, 19 KOs) unsuccessfully challenged Canelo Alvarez for the WBA, WBC and WBO super middleweight titles in September 2024 in Las Vegas, losing via unanimous decision. He is signed to Dana White's Zuffa Boxing, under which he headlined an event in July at Madison Square Garden. He defeated Steven Butler via seventh-round knockout.