Hassan Saada, 22, was arrested under a temporary warrant at the request of the Rio de Janeiro police. Story highlights Boxer Hassan Saada was arrested under a temporary warrant valid for 15 daysSaada's attorney says his client has denied any wrongdoing to police(CNN) Brazilian police arrested a Moroccan Olympic boxer on allegations of trying to rape two Brazilian maids at the Olympic Village, authorities said Friday. Saada, a light heavyweight, had been scheduled to fight Saturday against Turkish boxer Nadir Mehmet Unal, but he currently is detained. Saada's attorney, Paulo Freitas Ribeiro, said his client has denied any wrongdoing during an official statement to the local police. Ribeiro is trying to obtain a release order to enable Saada to make the fight.

Source: CNN August 05, 2016 18:33 UTC