Mexican Boxing Star Julio César Chávez Jr. Detained by US Immigration Authorities

Mexican boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has been detained by U.S. immigration agents and is set to be deported to Mexico. Officials claim he has an active warrant in Mexico for alleged involvement in organized crime and ties to the Sinaloa drug cartel. His lawyer denies these allegations. Chavez Jr. was defeated by Jake Paul in a boxing match held in California just days before his arrest. U.S. officials add that Chavez applied for permanent residency in the U.S. due to his marriage to a citizen with previous ties to the Sinaloa Cartel. Chavez Jr. was arrested in 2024 for weapon possession and has a prior record of offenses in the U.S., including driving under the influence. He had previously commented on the surge in immigration raids in LA. His arrest has sparked controversy, with his lawyer claiming it is politically motivated to scare the Latin community.

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