Boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. is now incarcerated in a Mexican prison after being deported from the United States. He was arrested in the U.S. last month and is facing accusations related to cartel activities.

Chávez was transferred to a facility in Sonora, northern Mexico, as confirmed by an official, who opted for anonymity. The 39-year-old had an outstanding warrant in Mexico for alleged connections to drug and arms trafficking, as well as ties to the Sinaloa Cartel. This investigation into him commenced back in 2019, according to Mexican attorney general Alejandro Gertz Manero.

Chávez’s Operative Background and Arrest
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum verified the details of Chávez’s deportation during a press briefing, stating, “I understand he was deported… But they told us he will come to Mexico.”

ICE apprehended Chávez on July 2 in Los Angeles, shortly after a boxing match where he lost to Jake Paul. The deportation stemmed from him overstaying his visa and providing misleading information on a green card application. His tourist visa expired in February 2024.

Law enforcement indicated that Chávez applied for permanent residency based on his marriage to a U.S. citizen, previously linked to the Sinaloa Cartel, which is categorized as a Foreign Terrorist Organization by the U.S.

Chávez holds the title of former WBC middleweight champion and is the son of the renowned three-division world champion, Julio César Chávez. His legal troubles include a 2012 conviction for DUI in Los Angeles and a prior gun charge in January 2024 involving two AR-style ghost rifles.