Associated Press: Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. arrested by ICE for deportation, federal officials say

The Associated Press reports that U.S. officials have announced that Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. has been arrested for overstaying his visa and lying on a green card application and will be deported to Mexico, where he faces organized crime charges.  The arrest came days after the former champion lost a fight against Jake Paul in California.

On July 2, ICE arrested Mexican boxer and criminal illegal alien Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.

He is now being processed for expedited removal from the United States. This Sinaloa Cartel affiliate has an active arrest warrant in Mexico for his involvement in organized crime and… pic.twitter.com/c4QeRVpCEr

— Homeland Security (@DHSgov) July 3, 2025

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