Julio César Chávez Jr., a former WBC middleweight champion and son of Mexican boxing legend Julio César Chávez, has been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement just days after losing a high-profile bout to Jake Paul.
Tied to the Sinaloa Cartel
According to ICE and DHS, the 39-year-old boxer overstayed his visa, entered illegally, and has been linked to the violent Sinaloa cartel — the same group led by El Chapo Guzmán’s family.
Authorities say Chávez was involved in trafficking guns, ammo, and explosives, and is now being processed for deportation back to Mexico, where he faces charges related to organized crime.
Arrested Outside His California Home
Chávez Jr. was arrested while riding an electric scooter in front of his Studio City home, according to his attorney Michael Goldstein, who called the arrest “outrageous” and claimed it was meant to “terrorize the community.”
But officials point the blame at Joe Biden’s DHS, who allowed Chávez back into the U.S. on Jan. 4, even though he posed an “egregious public safety threat.”
Lies, Drugs, and Visa Fraud
Chávez reportedly entered