Boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. deported after U.S. arrest, faces criminal charges in Mexico
Chávez, 39, is being held in a prison in Hermosillo in the northern state of Sonora, according to multiple reports Tuesday.
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The boxer, a son of legendary fighter Julio César Chávez, had a warrant for his arrest in Mexico in connection with allegedly dealing arms, distributing illicit drugs and having cartel ties. He was arrested in the Los Angeles area in July by Immigration and Customs Enforcement after a high-profile prize fight against Jake Paul. The match took place one day after Chávez was determined by DHS to be in the country illegally, allegedly overstaying his visa.
U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ronald Johnson posted a social media message Tuesday that depicted Chávez handcuffed and being escorted by heavily armed law enforcement. The message, written in Spanish, said Chávez had been deported to Mexico to face charges.
@DHSgov deportó a Julio César Chávez Jr. a las autoridades mexicanas para que enfrente los cargos conforme a la justicia de su país. Esta acción refleja la sólida cooperación entre nuestros gobiernos, demostrando que la colaboración ofrece resultados y fortalece la seguridad de… pic.twitter.com/q3NdKcNnAv
— Embajador Ronald Johnson (@USAmbMex) August 19, 2025
Chávez's lawyer, Michael Goldstein, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. After Chávez's arrest in July, however, Goldstein called the allegations against Chávez 'outrageous,' adding that Chávez's 'brazen' arrest was 'designed to terrorize the community.'
'Mr. Chávez is not a threat to the community,' Goldstein said in a statement to The Athletic at the time.
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