Julio César Chávez Jr. deported to face drug trafficking charges in Mexico
- Julio César Chávez Jr. was arrested in the U.S. for overstaying his visa and lying on a green card application.
- He has been deported to Mexico where he faces serious charges related to drug trafficking and cartel connections.
- The investigation against him began in 2019, shedding light on his alleged affiliations with organized crime.
Julio César Chávez Jr., a Mexican boxer and the son of a boxing legend, faced significant legal issues that led to his deportation from the United States back to Mexico. After being arrested in Los Angeles on July 2, 2025, for overstaying his tourist visa and providing false information on his green card application, Chávez was taken into custody by U.S. immigration officials. His visa had expired in February 2024, which raised concerns about his residency status in the U.S. Following his arrest, he was handed over to Mexican authorities. Chávez is wanted in Mexico for multiple serious offenses, including alleged drug trafficking, arms trafficking, and connections to the infamous Sinaloa Cartel. An investigation against him reportedly began back in 2019, indicating the severity of the allegations against him. The Mexican attorney general, Alejandro Gertz Manero, confirmed these claims and noted that the investigation unveiled a complex web of involvement with organized crime. Many observed that his deportation followed shortly after his high-profile loss to YouTuber Jake Paul in a boxing match, which had already drawn public and media attention. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed hopes of his deportation so he could face the charges waiting for him back home. Chávez Jr. has a troubled history, not only in boxing but also with the law. He was previously convicted for DUI in California and has struggled with drug addiction throughout his career. On January 2024, he faced gun charges after police discovered he owned two AR-style ghost rifles. This led to his conditional release on a $50,000 bond while being required to attend a residential drug treatment facility. Chávez Jr. has seen notable highs and lows in his boxing career, having once held the WBC middleweight title in 2011 and defending it successfully on several occasions. His boxing trajectory included notable matches against elite fighters like Canelo Álvarez and Sergio Martinez, but he eventually lost to both. As his legal troubles escalate, many are left wondering how they will affect his future in boxing and personal life. Further developments are anticipated as he navigates the complexities of both U.S. immigration law and the serious criminal allegations against him in Mexico.