Wes Watson, a fitness influencer, pleaded guilty on July 3, 2026, to aggravated battery related to an incident at a gym in Miami-Dade County. The plea was part of a negotiated agreement with prosecutors, who recommended a sentence of 21 months in prison, with credit for time served, followed by seven years of probation and mandated mental health treatment. Watson is scheduled for sentencing on July 17.
The incident occurred on December 29, 2024, at Elevation Fitness, where Watson was accused of striking a man with a weightlifting belt after the victim allegedly approached him seeking a confrontation. Surveillance footage reportedly confirmed this account. Watson's attorney claimed that the victim intentionally sought out Watson due to his online fame.
This case is separate from other pending felony charges Watson faces in Broward County, including felony battery and domestic violence-related charges, which remain unresolved. The Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office has not provided additional comments on the matter.