Boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr arrested by US immigration

July 3, 2025

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, a 39-year-old Mexican boxer and son of boxing legend Julio Cesar Chavez Sr, was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in Los Angeles and faces deportation to Mexico where he has an active arrest warrant for alleged involvement in organized crime. US officials claim Chavez Jr is affiliated with the Sinaloa Cartel, has committed multiple weapons offenses in the US, and overstayed his tourist visa that expired in February 2023. The arrest came less than a week after Chavez Jr lost a boxing match to Jake Paul in California, with the Department of Homeland Security stating that "under President Trump, no one is above the law - including world-famous athletes.

Who is affected

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr (Mexican boxer)
Chavez Jr's wife (a US citizen allegedly connected to the Sinaloa Cartel)
Chavez Jr's lawyer Michael Goldstein
Chavez Jr's trainer (who was reportedly afraid to come to work due to deportation fears)
The Latin community (according to Chavez Jr's lawyer)

What action is being taken

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers have arrested Chavez Jr in Studio City, Los Angeles
US officials are processing Chavez Jr for "expedited removal" to Mexico
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is publicly announcing the arrest and allegations
Chavez Jr's lawyer is denying the allegations against his client

Why it matters

The case involves a prominent athlete with a famous boxing lineage
It relates to alleged connections between a public figure and the Sinaloa Cartel, which President Trump recently designated as a terrorist organization
The arrest is part of what the article describes as a "massive uptick in immigration raids" in Los Angeles in the past month
It illustrates the Trump administration's approach to immigration enforcement, with DHS explicitly stating "under President Trump, no one is above the law"

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

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