Legendary boxer’s son arrested in family incident at fighter’s home
The 25-year-old son of the iconic boxer was arrested on Wednesday.
Daniel Leonard, the 25-year-old son of boxing icon Sugar Ray Leonard, was taken into custody in Los Angeles on Wednesday following an incident at the legendary fighter's home.
Details of the Arrest
Authorities were called to the scene after reports indicated that Daniel Leonard was on the property in violation of a restraining order. According to an official statement provided to The Post by the Los Angeles Police Department, a 911 call was placed by someone at the residence after the suspect allegedly bypassed established legal boundaries.
Further reporting from TMZ notes that the younger Leonard was allegedly attempting to gain entry to the home by testing exterior door handles, which prompted the immediate police response.
Legal Proceedings
Records from the Los Angeles County Court indicate that Sugar Ray Leonard moved to file a request for a restraining order against his son on the same day the incident occurred. Daniel Leonard is the youngest of the four children of the boxing legend.
This report from 205focus.com will continue to monitor the situation as more details become available.