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Victor Ortiz charged with rape – ex-WBC boxing champ turns himself in after cops issue arrest warrant for ‘sex attack’

Police in California say the 31-year-old Ortiz turned himself in to Ventura County Sheriffs on Tuesday afternoon

FORMER welterweight champion Victor Ortiz has been charged with three counts of sexual assault including the rape of a woman, officials have said.

Police in Oxnard, California, say the 31-year-old Ortiz turned himself in to Ventura County Sheriffs on Tuesday afternoon.

 Former boxing champion Victor Ortiz has been charged with rape
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Former boxing champion Victor Ortiz has been charged with rapeCredit: Oxnard Police Department

All three counts of sexual assault relate to an alleged incident which is said to have taken place at a home on March 19.

The female accuser contacted the police on the same day and filed a report, according to .

Cops say the district attorney filed charges after a months-long investigation and Ortiz surrendered after a warrant was issued for his arrest.

The Ventura County Sheriff's website shows that Ortiz posted $100,000 bail and was released.

 Ortiz, who faces several sex charges, is a former welterweight champion boxer
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Ortiz, who faces several sex charges, is a former welterweight champion boxerCredit: Getty - Contributor
 The athlete lost a bout to legendary boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr in 2011
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The athlete lost a bout to legendary boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr in 2011Credit: Getty Images - Getty
 Ortiz starred alongside Sylvester Stallone in 2014 action blockbuster The Expendables 3
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Ortiz starred alongside Sylvester Stallone in 2014 action blockbuster The Expendables 3

It could not immediately be determined whether he has an attorney but he is due to appear in court on October 10.

The 31-year old held the WBC welterweight belt in 2011 before losing it to Floyd Mayweather Jr.

He has a 32-6-3 record with 25 knockouts and is scheduled to face John Molina on Saturday in a 10-round bout in Ontario, California.

Ortiz has acted in movies including The Expendables 3 and TV shows including Ray Donovan.

He also competed on Dancing with the Stars in 2013.

The Sun Online has contacted Ortiz's representatives for comment.

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