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Mexican fighter Julio César Chávez Jr. was arrested by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The boxer has been accused of having alleged cartel ties and other infractions. Cesar is now in the process of being deported from the United States.
The Department of Homeland Security released a statement on Thursday. The legal development came just days after the boxer faced Jake Paul in a high-profile bout.
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. accused of having ties with Sinaloa Cartel
The boxer has been accused of having illegal ties with the Sinaloa Cartel. President Donald Trump has previously designated the cartel as a Foreign Terrorist organization. The Department of Homeland Security linked the boxer’s previous accusations in Mexico with his activities and cartel ties within the jurisdiction of the United States.
According to the Thursday release, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has an active arrest warrant in Mexico.
The fighter is alleged to be involved in organized crime and trafficking firearms, ammunition, and explosives. Chavez Jr. entered the US with a B2 tourist Visa in August 2023. The Visa expired in February 2024. The boxer applied for a Lawful Permanent Resident status in April 2024. The application was based on the fighter’s marriage to a US citizen.
The citizen was rumored to have a connection with the Sinaloa Cartel through a prior relationship with one of its members. The member was the now-deceased son of the cartel leader Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman.
Even though the boxer was allowed to re-enter the country in January 2025, his repeated fraudulent statements worked against him. Chavez Jr. made doubtful statements for his permanent resident status. Following this, the boxer was declared removable from the country on June 27, 2025. Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin stated in the release, “This Sinaloa Cartel affiliate with an active arrest warrant for trafficking guns, ammunition, and explosives was arrested by ICE. It is shocking the previous administration flagged this criminal illegal alien as a public safety threat, but chose to not prioritize his removal and let him leave and COME BACK into our country.” The official went on to highlight the effectiveness of the Trump administration in such cases, “Under President Trump, no one is above the law—including world-famous athletes.
Our message to any cartel affiliates in the U.S. is clear: We will find you and you will face consequences. The days of unchecked cartel violence are over.”
What are the allegations on Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.?
The boxer’s criminal rap sheet dates back to 2012. Some of the previous illegal activities carried about by Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. are
- On January 22, 2012, California Highway Patrol arrested Chavez. He was charged with DUI alcohol/drugs and Driving Without a License. He was convicted later on. The boxer was sentenced to 13 days in jail and 36 months’ probation.
- On January 14, 2023, a District Judge issued an arrest warrant for Chavez for the offense of organized crime. The boxer was alleged to have committed weapons trafficking and manufacturing crimes.
- On January 7, 2024, the Los Angeles Police Department arrested Chavez and charged him with Illegal Possession of Any Assault Weapon and Manufacture or Import Short Barreled Rifle.
The boxer’s last professional appearance was against Jake Paul. The former lost the bout via a unanimous decision. It was held on June 28, a day after Chavez Jr. was declared removable from the country.Also Read: Why RIZIN’s flyweight world grand prix lineup is sending shockwaves through MMA
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