A Cleveland professional boxer is back in legal trouble, this time facing a fresh indictment on three counts of menacing by stalking and telecommunications harassment after his ex-girlfriend reported a months-long barrage of calls, messages and online posts that she says left her fearing for her safety. Court filings show a grand jury returned the indictment on March 16, and his arraignment in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court is set for April 1, 2026. The new case comes on top of prior stalking convictions and a series of protective orders involving the same parties.
Court filings and reporting say Miguel Gonzalez was indicted on March 16 on three counts of menacing by stalking and telecommunications harassment in Cuyahoga County. Prosecutors allege he placed more than 500 calls to his ex in January, emailed her a photo of a man inside her home and posted audio of her having sex on social media. The woman told authorities the alleged conduct rattled her so badly that she canceled voicemail, changed her driving routes and lost sleep. An administrative judge initially set bond at $100,000, then Judge Shannon Gallagher cut it to $10,000 with GPS monitoring and a no-contact order. Gonzalez is being represented by the public defender's office, as detailed by Cleveland.com.
Gonzalez's criminal record is already extensive, and prosecutors have leaned on it in their arguments. Court records show he pleaded guilty in 2015 to stalking, aggravated theft, aggravated assault and vandalism, and he was convicted again in 2020 in two separate stalking cases. The Eighth District Court of Appeals later reviewed those convictions and affirmed an 18-month sentence on appeal. The appellate opinion, filed in the court system, lays out the earlier findings of stalking and protection-order violations; see the Eighth District Court of Appeals opinion.
In a statement to Cleveland.com, a prosecutor said the investigation is still active and that officials are trying to determine whether additional charges might apply. Defense filings quoted in the same reporting include a line from attorney Michael Wilhelm acknowledging the conduct while disputing its severity: "Admittedly, Mr. Gonzalez did not leave her alone, and violated a protection order she had against him." Gonzalez remains free on bond ahead of his April 1 arraignment in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court.
What The Charges Mean Under Ohio Law
Under Ohio law, menacing by stalking covers a "pattern of conduct" that knowingly causes another person to believe the offender will cause physical harm or to experience mental distress. The offense can be bumped up to a fourth-degree felony when the defendant has prior convictions or violates an existing protection order, according to the Ohio Revised Code section 2903.211. Telecommunications harassment, which can include repeated unwanted calls or posting audio or images meant to harass someone, is set out in the Ohio Revised Code section 2917.21. A fourth-degree felony in Ohio carries a potential prison term of six to 18 months, according to Ohio Courts.
Gonzalez is due back in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court for arraignment on April 1, 2026, when prosecutors are expected to formally present the indictment. Authorities say the investigation remains open as they review the allegations and decide whether to pursue further charges.
