Reginaldo Hollyfield, a 59-year-old former boxer from Bahia, was arrested on Monday for allegedly assaulting his 26-year-old niece in Salvador. The incident reportedly occurred in the family's home located in the Massaranduba neighborhood. According to the Civil Police, Hollyfield struck his niece in the forehead during a dispute, but details about the altercation have not been disclosed.

The necessary procedures following the arrest were carried out, including standard examinations at the Delegacia Especial de Atendimento à Mulher (DEAM Periperi). While Hollyfield was taken into custody by the Military Police and processed, the victim was also heard by authorities and subsequently released. He is facing charges of domestic violence and deliberate bodily harm as a result of the incident.

Reginaldo Hollyfield gained notoriety due to his physical resemblance to American boxer Evander Holyfield. This incident marks a significant turn in his personal life, highlighting issues of domestic violence. As he awaits legal proceedings, it raises questions about the implications of such behavior, especially within a family setting.