The world of Mexican sport has shaken today. And it is that the immigration and customs control service, ICE, has reported through its social networks and official channels, the arrest of the famous Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr., son of the legend Julio César Chávez. This is the information released by ICE:
► Julio César Chávez Jr. was arrested by ICE and will be deported from the United States to Mexico
«On July 2, ICE arrested the Mexican boxer and illegal foreigner with criminal record Julio César Chávez Jr.
«Currently, it is being prosecuted for expedited deportation of the United States. This alleged affiliate of the Sinaloa Cartel has an active arrest warrant in Mexico for its alleged involvement in organized crime and traffic of firearms, ammunition and explosives.
“Under the leadership of President Trump, no one is above the law – including world -fame athletes. Our message for any cartel affiliate in the US is clear: we will find them and face consequences. The days of violence of cartels without control are over ».
Recall that, Julio César Chávez Jr. was fighting last Saturday, June 28 against Jake Paul, qUien beat him in a media, but criticized fight from the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
The Superstar Brother WWELogan Paul, Domino to Chávez Jr.who received criticism in social networks for his physical state and his passivity in combat. For the moment, No authority in Mexico has spoken about it. We will keep you informed here in super struggles.
Subsequently, Homeland Security issued a press release giving more details:
«The Department of National Security (DHS) announced the arrest by ICE of the Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr.indicated as an affiliate of the Sinaloa cartel and with an active criminal arrest warrant.
«Publication date: July 3, 2025
«Although Chávez was identified as a threat to public security, the Biden administration indicated in internal records that It was not a priority for the application of immigration laws.
«Washington – The Department of National Security (DHS) announced that Immigration and Customs Control (ICE) arrested the renowned Mexican and illegal foreigner with a criminal record Julio César Chávez Jr.who is being prosecuted for expedited deportation of the United States. Chávez, Mexican citizen, has an active arrest warrant in his country for alleged participation in organized crime and firearms trafficking, ammunition and explosives.
«In August 2023, he legally entered the United States with a Visa of tourist B2 valid until February 2024.
«It is also believed that Chávez is an affiliate of the Sinaloa Cartel, designated as a foreign terrorist organization. ICE arrested him on July 2 in Studio City, California.
«On April 2, 2024, Chavez filed a request to obtain the legal permanent residence in the USA.UU., Based on their marriage to an American citizen linked to the Sinaloa Cartel, for a previous relationship with the deceased son of the leader of the Joaquín 'El Chapo' cartel Guzmán.
«On December 17, 2024, the US citizenship and immigration service.UU. He referred to Chavez to ICE when considering it a serious threat to public security. However, an internal DHS record under the Biden administration indicated that it was not a priority for the application of immigration laws.
«On January 4, 2025, the Biden government allowed Chávez to re -enter the country through the entrance port of San Ysidro, under the figure of migratory probation.
«After multiple fraudulent statements in his permanent residence application, on June 27, 2025 it was determined that He found illegally in the country and subject to deportation.
«This affiliate of the Sinaloa Cartel, with an active arrest warrant for arms trafficking, ammunition and explosives, was arrested by ICE. It is shocking that the previous administration has identified it as a threat to public safety, but still decided not to prioritize its expulsion and allowed it to come out and enter our country again, ”said Under Secretary Tricia McLaughlin.” Under the leadership of President Trump, no one is above the law – including world -fame athletes. Our message for any cartel affiliate in the US is clear: we will find them and face consequences. The days of no control violence are over. ”
«Next, the criminal history of this illegal foreigner:
«On January 22, 2012, the California road patrol arrested Chávez for driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs and driving without a license. On June 23, 2012, the Superior Court of the Los Angeles County condemned him to handle under the effects of alcohol and sentenced to 13 days in jail and 36 months of probation.
«On January 14, 2023, a district judge issued an arrest warrant against Chávez for alleged organized crime for the purposes of arms trafficking and explosive manufacturing, in the modality of those who clandestinely introduce weapons, ammunition, cartridges and explosives to the country; and those who manufacture these materials without the corresponding permission.
«On January 7, 2024, the Los Angeles Police Department arrested Chávez for illegal possession of assault weapons and manufacturing or importation of rifles with short cannon. He was convicted of these charges.
«On his first day in office, President Donald J. Trump appointed the Sinaloa Cartel as a foreign terrorist organization. This cartel has brutally murdered the veteran of the Marines' body of the United States, and has kidnapped, tortured and murdered many other Americans. He has also played a central role in Fentanyl traffic through the border with Mexico. President Trump and Secretary Noem will not allow bloodstreams to operate on American soil ».
