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NewsNBC 6 South FloridaJuly 2, 2026Miami-Dade

Fitness Influencer Wes Watson Pleads Guilty to Gym Assault

Miami fitness influencer Wes Watson has pleaded guilty to aggravated battery following a 2024 altercation at a gym. Under a plea agreement, he faces 21 months in prison and 7 years of probation, though his legal team is seeking a reduced sentence.

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Why It Matters

The outcome of this criminal case determines the prison time and probation conditions for the defendant, while a separate civil lawsuit regarding the victim's injuries remains ongoing.

Key Facts

  • Wes Watson pleaded guilty to aggravated battery.
  • The plea deal includes a sentence of 21 months in prison followed by 7 years of probation.
  • The incident occurred on December 29, 2024, at a gym on N. Miami Avenue.
  • The victim sustained a fractured face, concussion, and injuries to teeth and jaw.
  • Surveillance footage shows the victim recording the interaction and pushing Watson before the assault.
  • Watson used a weight belt to strike the victim multiple times.
  • Watson and other individuals kicked and punched the victim while he was on the ground.
  • A gym employee intervened to stop the assault.
  • Sentencing is delayed as the defense seeks a shorter prison term.
  • A civil case is being pursued by the victim's attorneys.

Who's Mentioned

personTodd McPharlin“Attorney representing the victim.”locationN. Miami Avenue“Location of the gym where the incident occurred.”personJohn Morgan“Founder of Morgan & Morgan, representing the victim.”personWes Watson“Defendant who pleaded guilty to aggravated battery.”