Julio César Chávez Jr. Deported to Mexico
Julio César Chávez Jr., after losing to YouTuber Jake Paul nearly two months ago, has been deported to Mexico. Currently, he faces allegations regarding ties to the Mexican cartel.
This information was confirmed by Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum during her daily press conference, where she stated, “I understand that he has been deported. I don’t know if it was yesterday or this morning, but I’ve been informed that he’s arrived in Mexico.”
The boxer was arrested in the United States on July 3 for overstaying his visa and providing false information on a green card application. This incident occurred just days after his comeback fight against Paul in Anaheim, California, on June 28.
Chávez Jr., at 39, has a warrant out for his arrest in Mexico, connected to his alleged relationship with the Sinaloa cartel. Mexican Attorney General Alejandro Gerz Manelo noted that investigations into Chávez began in 2019. Following Chávez’s arrest, Sheinbaum expressed a desire for him to be deported to face his charges.
His father, a prominent figure in the boxing world during the 1980s and 1990s, had mingled with questionable circles and claimed associations with drug lord Amado Carrillo Fuentes. While he defended his son after the initial arrest, he hasn’t made any comments since the deportation.
Chávez Jr. has battled drug addiction throughout his career, including failed drug tests and criticisms for his commitment to the sport. He’s held the WBC middleweight title since 2011, defending it three times against notable opponents like Canelo Alvarez and Sergio Martinez, from whom he suffered defeats. His history includes a 2012 conviction for drunk driving, resulting in 13 days in jail, and a January 2024 arrest on a gun charge involving AR-style ghost rifles. While out on a $50,000 bond, he has attended a residential drug treatment facility and regularly submits progress reports.
According to the Department of Homeland Security, Chávez Jr. faces several charges. In addition to past convictions for DUI and related offenses, he is linked to organized crime charges connected to human trafficking and illegal arms manufacturing. The DHS suggested he is associated with the Sinaloa Cartel, classified as a foreign terrorist organization. His marriage to a U.S. citizen with cartel ties complicates his immigration status.
There was a previous attempt to deport him earlier this year. In December 2024, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Agency flagged Chávez as a significant public safety threat, yet he was allowed re-entry into the U.S. on January 4, 2025, following changes in immigration policy during the Biden administration.
