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Boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. was arrested by ICE agents in L.A. and faces deportation. Here's what to know.
U.S. immigration officials have arrested famous Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. - days after his high-profile fight with Jake Paul - for overstaying his visa and lying on a green card application, officials said Thursday. Chávez was detained in front of his home on Wednesday and will be deported to Mexico, where he faces organized crime charges, authorities said. Here's what to know about this arrest: Who is Chávez? The 39-year-old boxer is a former middleweight champion hails from Mexico. His father, Julio César Chávez, is one of the most beloved athletes in Mexican history and a member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame. The son has battled drug addiction for much of his lengthy boxing career, failing drug tests, serving suspensions and egregiously missing weight while being widely criticized for his intermittent dedication to the sport. The younger Chavez still rose to the heights, winning the WBC middleweight title in 2011 and defending it three times. Chávez shared the ring with generational greats Canelo Álvarez and Sergio Martinez, losing to both. In 2012, he was convicted of drunken driving in Los Angeles and sentenced to 13 days in jail. Then in January 2024, he was arrested on gun charges. Police said he possessed two AR-style ghost rifles. He was later freed on a $50,000 bond and on condition he went to a residential drug treatment facility. The case is still pending, with Chávez reporting his progress regularly. Jake Paul (Red-Blue & white short) and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (Red & White short) exchange punches during their cruiserweight bout of the Premiere Boxing Championship on Saturday night at Honda Center in Anaheim, California on June 28, 2025. Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images Chávez was away from the ring for three years before his return late last year, but Paul's invitation brought him back again. Where was he arrested? According to his attorney, Michael Goldstein, Chávez was picked up Wednesday by a large number of federal agents while he was riding a scooter in front of a home where he resides in the upscale Los Angeles neighborhood of Studio City, near Hollywood. Goldstein said officials blocked off the street and took Chávez into custody without informing his family. TV stations staked out his home Thursday afternoon and did not see anyone leave his home. Just days before, Chávez had faced off against influencer-turned-boxer Paul and lost in a highly anticipated fight in Anaheim, California. The Department of Homeland Security said officials had determined Chávez should be arrested June 27, a day before the fight. It was unclear why they waited to act for days after the high-profile event. His arrest comes amid the Trump administration's crackdown on immigration, including a lawsuit against Los Angeles' "sanctuary city" policies. What is he accused of? Federal officials said in a news release that Chávez overstayed a tourist visa that he entered the U.S. with in August 2023. The visa expired in February 2024, they said. Homeland Security said Chávez submitted multiple fraudulent statements when he applied for permanent residency on April 2, 2024, based on his marriage to a U.S. citizen, Frida Muñoz. She is the mother of a granddaughter of imprisoned Sinaloa cartel kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman. U.S. officials said he is believed to be affiliated with the powerful Sinaloa Cartel that is blamed for a significant portion of Mexico's drug violence. Just last week, the U.S. Justice Department revealed that the Sinaloa Cartel hired a hacker who was able to infiltrate an FBI agent's phone data to help track and kill informants. Mexico's Attorney General's Office said that an arrest warrant against "Julio "C was issued in March 2023 in an investigation of organized crime and arms trafficking allegations, and that Mexico initiated extradition proceedings on Thursday. A federal agent who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak publicly on the matter confirmed to The Associated Press that "Julio C" is Chávez. Assistant DHS Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement that "no one is above the law—including world-famous athletes." What happens next? Goldstein, Chávez's attorney, said he did not know where Chávez was being detained as of Thursday morning. DHS said Thursday that he was being processed for "expedited removal" from the country. Chávez's family issued a statement Thursday afternoon in support of him, the Los Angeles Times reported. "We have full confidence in his innocence," the statement said. "We firmly believe that the proper course is to allow the competent authorities to carry out their work without external pressure or speculation."
The Independent
12 hours ago
- The Independent
What to know about Julio César Chávez's arrest by U.S. immigration officials
U.S. immigration officials have arrested famous Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. — days after his high-profile fight with Jake Paul — for overstaying his visa and lying on a green card application, officials said Thursday. Chávez was detained in front of his home on Wednesday and will be deported to Mexico, where he faces organized crime charges, authorities said. Here's what to know about this arrest: Who is Chávez? The 39-year-old boxer is a former middleweight champion hails from Mexico. His father, Julio César Chávez, is one of the most beloved athletes in Mexican history and a member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame. The son has battled drug addiction for much of his lengthy boxing career, failing drug tests, serving suspensions and egregiously missing weight while being widely criticized for his intermittent dedication to the sport. The younger Chavez still rose to the heights, winning the WBC middleweight title in 2011 and defending it three times. Chávez shared the ring with generational greats Canelo Álvarez and Sergio Martinez, losing to both. In 2012, he was convicted of drunken driving in Los Angeles and sentenced to 13 days in jail. Then in January 2024, he was arrested on gun charges. Police said he possessed two AR-style ghost rifles. He was later freed on a $50,000 bond and on condition he went to a residential drug treatment facility. The case is still pending, with Chávez reporting his progress regularly. Chávez was away from the ring for three years before his return late last year, but Paul's invitation brought him back again. Where was he arrested? According to his attorney, Michael Goldstein, Chávez was picked up Wednesday by a large number of federal agents while he was riding a scooter in front of a home where he resides in the upscale Los Angeles neighborhood of Studio City, near Hollywood. Goldstein said officials blocked off the street and took Chávez into custody without informing his family. TV stations staked out his home Thursday afternoon and did not see anyone leave his home. Just days before, Chávez had faced off against influencer-turned-boxer Paul and lost in a highly anticipated fight in Anaheim, California. The Department of Homeland Security said officials had determined Chávez should be arrested June 27, a day before the fight. It was unclear why they waited to act for days after the high-profile event. What is he accused of? Federal officials said in a news release that Chávez overstayed a tourist visa that he entered the U.S. with in August 2023. The visa expired in February 2024, they said. Homeland Security said Chávez submitted multiple fraudulent statements when he applied for permanent residency on April 2, 2024, based on his marriage to a U.S. citizen, Frida Muñoz. She is the mother of a granddaughter of imprisoned Sinaloa cartel kingpin Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman. U.S. officials said he is believed to be affiliated with the powerful Sinaloa Cartel that is blamed for a significant portion of Mexico's drug violence. Mexico's Attorney General's Office said that an arrest warrant against 'Julio 'C was issued in March 2023 in an investigation of organized crime and arms trafficking allegations, and that Mexico initiated extradition proceedings on Thursday. A federal agent who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak publicly on the matter confirmed to The Associated Press that 'Julio C' is Chávez. What happens next? Goldstein, Chávez's attorney, said he did not know where Chávez was being detained as of Thursday morning. DHS said Thursday that he was being processed for 'expedited removal' from the country. Chávez's family issued a statement Thursday afternoon in support of him, the Los Angeles Times reported. 'We have full confidence in his innocence,' the statement said. 'We firmly believe that the proper course is to allow the competent authorities to carry out their work without external pressure or speculation.'
Associated Press
12 hours ago
- Associated Press
What to know about Julio César Chávez's arrest by U.S. immigration officials
LOS ANGELES (AP) — U.S. immigration officials have arrested famous Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. — days after his high-profile fight with Jake Paul — for overstaying his visa and lying on a green card application, officials said Thursday. Chávez was detained in front of his home on Wednesday and will be deported to Mexico, where he faces organized crime charges, authorities said. Here's what to know about this arrest: Who is Chávez? The 39-year-old boxer is a former middleweight champion hails from Mexico. His father, Julio César Chávez, is one of the most beloved athletes in Mexican history and a member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame. The son has battled drug addiction for much of his lengthy boxing career, failing drug tests, serving suspensions and egregiously missing weight while being widely criticized for his intermittent dedication to the sport. The younger Chavez still rose to the heights, winning the WBC middleweight title in 2011 and defending it three times. Chávez shared the ring with generational greats Canelo Álvarez and Sergio Martinez, losing to both. In 2012, he was convicted of drunken driving in Los Angeles and sentenced to 13 days in jail. Then in January 2024, he was arrested on gun charges. Police said he possessed two AR-style ghost rifles. He was later freed on a $50,000 bond and on condition he went to a residential drug treatment facility. The case is still pending, with Chávez reporting his progress regularly. Chávez was away from the ring for three years before his return late last year, but Paul's invitation brought him back again. Where was he arrested? According to his attorney, Michael Goldstein, Chávez was picked up Wednesday by a large number of federal agents while he was riding a scooter in front of a home where he resides in the upscale Los Angeles neighborhood of Studio City, near Hollywood. Goldstein said officials blocked off the street and took Chávez into custody without informing his family. TV stations staked out his home Thursday afternoon and did not see anyone leave his home. Just days before, Chávez had faced off against influencer-turned-boxer Paul and lost in a highly anticipated fight in Anaheim, California. The Department of Homeland Security said officials had determined Chávez should be arrested June 27, a day before the fight. It was unclear why they waited to act for days after the high-profile event. What is he accused of? Federal officials said in a news release that Chávez overstayed a tourist visa that he entered the U.S. with in August 2023. The visa expired in February 2024, they said. Homeland Security said Chávez submitted multiple fraudulent statements when he applied for permanent residency on April 2, 2024, based on his marriage to a U.S. citizen, Frida Muñoz. She is the mother of a granddaughter of imprisoned Sinaloa cartel kingpin Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman. U.S. officials said he is believed to be affiliated with the powerful Sinaloa Cartel that is blamed for a significant portion of Mexico's drug violence. Mexico's Attorney General's Office said that an arrest warrant against 'Julio 'C was issued in March 2023 in an investigation of organized crime and arms trafficking allegations, and that Mexico initiated extradition proceedings on Thursday. A federal agent who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak publicly on the matter confirmed to The Associated Press that 'Julio C' is Chávez. What happens next? Goldstein, Chávez's attorney, said he did not know where Chávez was being detained as of Thursday morning. DHS said Thursday that he was being processed for 'expedited removal' from the country. Chávez's family issued a statement Thursday afternoon in support of him, the Los Angeles Times reported. 'We have full confidence in his innocence,' the statement said. 'We firmly believe that the proper course is to allow the competent authorities to carry out their work without external pressure or speculation.'
Daily Mail
21 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Julio Cesar Chavez Jr arrested by ICE agents days after Jake Paul loss amid alleged cartel links
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has reportedly been arrested by ICE agents, just five days after his boxing fight against Jake Paul. According to TMZ, the 39-year-old was taken into custody in the Los Angeles area and is currently being processed. He was arrested over a warrant in Mexico. The outlet report that he will 'be returned' to Mexico once he is processed. Chavez Jr. is the son and namesake of one of boxing's greatest ever fighters and a former world middleweight champion. He has fought more than 60 times as a professional but the 39-year-old barely laid a glove on Paul during their fight. Paul, who was fighting for the first time since his controversial clash with Mike Tyson, won by scores of 99-91, 97-93 and 98-92. Chavez Jr. failed to land a single punch in the first round before showing flashes of life in the closing stages. But he was still powerless to prevent Paul from improving his professional record to 12-1 on Saturday night. After victory was secured, Paul turned on the pro-Mexican crowd and turned his attention to tougher tests. 'Y'all can shut the f*** up,' he said. 'I just beat your boys' a**!' Paul continued: 'I was flawless... I thought I did great, going 10 rounds against a former world champion... I embarrassed him.' Chavez Jr. captured the WBC middleweight title and improved to 46-0-1 with a TKO win over Ireland's Andy Lee back in 2012. And while that proved to be the peak of his career, Chavez has since fought and lost to highly rated pros like Sergio Martinez, Andrzej Fonfara, Canelo Alvarez and Daniel Jacobs. However, prior to his bout with Paul, he'd fought only once in the last four years, beating converted kickboxer Uriah Hall by unanimous decision last July. Prior to that, he dropped a 2021 split decision to UFC legend Anderson Silva, who actually lost a boxing match to Paul the following year.
CBS News
10-05-2025
- CBS News
Dallas police searching for critical missing 71-year-old man
The Dallas Police Department needs your help locating a critical missing 71-year-old man on Saturday. At about 8 p.m. Friday, May 9, Sergio Martinez was last seen in the 3300 block of West Clarendon Drive. Martinez stands at approximately 5'6" and weighs about 135 pounds. He has black and gray hair and brown eyes. Police said Martinez was last wearing a black T-shirt that said "father", dark blue jeans, and a green and red baseball cap that said "Mexico" on it. If you see Martinez, call the Dallas Police Department at 214-671-4268 or 911 and reference case number 065922-2025.
