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Edgar Berlanga arrested on battery charges in Florida

Super middleweight contender Edgar Berlanga was arrested Monday in Polk County, Florida, on two counts of battery, including one felony…

By BoxingScene Staff · Boxing Scene

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 5:14 AM

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Edgar Berlanga was arrested in Florida on two battery charges following an alleged Oct. 18 incident.
Berlanga faces charges of second-degree felony aggravated battery and first-degree misdemeanor battery.
His bail was reportedly set at $16,000, with an arraignment hearing scheduled for Nov. 17.

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Super middleweight boxer Edgar Berlanga was arrested Monday in Polk County, Florida, facing two battery charges tied to an alleged Oct. 18 incident. The 29-year-old was taken into custody by the Lakeland Police Department and charged with second-degree felony aggravated battery as well as first-degree misdemeanor battery.

During a court appearance on Tuesday, Berlanga's bail was reportedly set at $16,000, with an arraignment scheduled for Nov. 17. If convicted, he could face up to 15 years in prison for the felony charge and up to one year for the misdemeanor offense.

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